Dr. Rekha R Ahuja

Assistant Professor

Rekha Ahuja has a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Psycho-Oncology. Her interests and expertise are in the field of Health Psychology and Qualitative Research Methods, among other areas such as Client Experiences in Chronic Health Conditions, Personal Growth, Psycho-Social Rehabilitation and Holistic Health Practices. With a decade long experience in teaching, she has also served as a trainer and counselor for various groups. She is the Assistant Director of SAMAGRA – St. Joseph’s Holistic Development and Wellness Centre, a team of mental health professionals across all institutions under the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society. They support the cause of mental health and holistic wellbeing through regular workshops, assessments, counseling and other initiatives.

She has served as Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Psychology at St. Joseph’s Evening College. Along with teaching Psychology, and seeing clients for supportive therapy, she has also facilitated workshops and lectures in areas such as parenting skills, professional growth, personal growth, counseling skills for corporates, life skills, mental health & wellbeing, and research methods. She has been a resource person, presented papers, and published articles in the area of mental health, psycho social rehabilitation and cancer care. She has also worked as an Assistant Professor in Psychology at CHRIST (Deemed to be University).