Dr. Ashutosh Srivastava

Dr. Ashutosh Srivastava

About

Specialization:
Clinical & Counselling Psychology

Qualification

Qualification Board/ University  Year 
Diploma in  ReAttach Therapy

 ReAttach Therapy Institute, Netherlands

2017 
M.Phill (Clinical Psychology) 

Gautam Buddha  University     

2017
Ph.D (Psychology)  Lucknow University    2014
MA (Psychology)  Lucknow University    2004
BA  Lucknow University    2002
Intermediate  UP Board  1999
High School  UP Board  1996

      

Personal Interest

Travelling, Nature Watching, Exploring Food & Culture

Working Experience

Academic Experience

Position/ Responsibilities Duration  Organization 
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Program of Psychology, School of Humanities & Social Sciences October 2022- Continue  Assam down town University, Guwahati
BOS Member 2020- Continue Department of Psychology, NMIMS, Mumbai
Guest Faculty 2022- 2022 at MB Govt. P.G. College, Kumayun University, Uttarakhand
Guest Faculty 2021- 2022  Department of Psychology, Amity University, Mumbai
Guest Faculty 2020- 2021 Department of Psychology, NMIMS, Mumbai
Lecturer January, 2006-November, 2008 Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow

Clinical Experience

Position/ Responsibilities Duration  Organization 
Independent Practice as Clinical Psychologist November, 2018- Continue Independent Practice as Clinical Psychologist
Consultant Clinical & Counselling Psychologist 2019-2022

Udhyan Healthcare Hospital, Eldico, Lucknow 

Consultant Counselling Psychologist (On-Call)

2005-2022 Surya Hospital, Lucknow
Consultant Psychologist at Cosmos Hospital,(On-Call)  May 2016-November 2018 Kadkadduma, New Delhi

Industry Experience

Poisition/ Responsibilities Duration  Organization 
Associate Leader November 2017-Auguest 2018 Social & Behavior Change Communication & Capacity Building with Water Aid India
Zonal Project Manager November 2008-May 2015

Project ‘Saksham’ on counseling component of GFATM Round 7 at Lucknow University

Curriculum Design & Development Manager.

July, 2008- December, 2008 Mind Edutainment Pvt. Ltd
Program Manager May, 2007- July, 2008 Cognition Group

Psychologist / project coordinator (H-13 Project on IDU sponsored by   United Nations Office for Drug & Crime)

July, 2005- January, 2006 Nirvan Neuropsychiatry Hospital

Research Assistant.

Auguest, 2004-June, 2005 Enadu Audience Research (a part of ETV Group)

 

Research

Publications

  1. Srivastava, A. (2023). Counselling Psychology: An Indian Overview. SMVN Publication   
  2. Singh V., Sharma U. & Srivastava A. (2022). Impact of Fearful-Avoidant Attachment Styles on Emotional Maturity among Young Adults. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 10(1), 939-945. DIP:18.01.095.20221001, DOI:10.25215/1001.095
  3. Weerkamp-Bartholomeus, P.; Marazziti, D.; Chan, E.; Srivastava, A.; Amelsvoort, T. (2020) Randomized comparison of W.A.R.A. (Wiring Affect with ReAttach) versus distraction: A pilot study assessing the efficacy of an ultrafast transdiagnostic intervention, Heliyon, VOLUME 6, ISSUE 8, E04660, AUGUST 01, 2020  DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04660
  4. Srivastava, A. (2018). ReAttach Therapy: a new hope in the treatment of anxiety disorders. In P. Weerkamp-Bartholomeus (Ed.), Autism: is there a place for ReAttach therapy? A promotion of natural self-healing through emotions rewiring (pp. 43–61). Rome: Giovanni FioritiEditores.r.l.
  5. Srivastava, A. (2018). From Attitude to Gratitude. New Delhi: Psyuni Trust.
  6. Srivastava, A., & Shukla, A. (2018). Subjective Happiness and Differential Loneliness among Indian Adults. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 4(1), 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2017.04.001
  7. Srivastava, A., & Shukla, A. (2015). Understanding and Respecting Multi-Layering of MSM Sexuality:  A Counseling Challenge. In S. Deb & A. Shukla (Eds.), HIV/AIDS in India: A Public Health Approach on Contemporary Trends. New Delhi: Global Vision Publication.
  8. Srivastava, A., & Shukla, A. (2015). HIV/AIDS Counseling in India and the Saksham Experience. In S. Deb & A. Shukla (Eds.), HIV/AIDS in India: A Public Health Approach on Contemporary Trends. New Delhi: Global Vision Publication.
  9. Srivastava, A., & Shukla, A. (2009). Reproductive Health Management: Public Health Perspectives. In S. Deb (Ed.), Reproductive Health Management. New Delhi: Akansha Publishers.
  10. Srivastava, A., (2008). Emotional Intelligence and Performance. Synergy biannual Journal : Institute of Technology and Science, Ghaziabad

 

Paper presentation 

  • Keynote Speech on Modifying Negative Self-Image with W.A.R.A. at International ReAttach Therapy Conference held online on September 16, 2022
  • Invited Speaker at International Panel Discussion on What are some of the common challenges facing counselling psychology now and into the future? at the Australian Psychological Society, College of Counselling Psychologists conference held on June 21, 2022
  • Invited Speaker at Panel Discussion on Age of Anxiety at BPS Conference held on July 16-17, 2021
  • Keynote Speech on ReAttach Therapy: A Positive Psychology Intervention at International ReAttach Therapy Conference held at online at Amsterdam on June 24th - June 26th, 2020.
  • Keynote Speech on ReAttach Therapy: An Indian Experience with Anxiety at International ReAttach Therapy Conference held at Eindhoven, Netherlands on April 14-15, 2018 
  • Presented paper on “Cognitive Retraining as technique for management of Cognitive Dysfunctions among Neoro-Psychiatric Disorders” in 2nd International Conference of National Academy of Health Psychology held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida in December 2016.
  • Presented paper on “ReAttach Therapy and its Effectiveness” in 2nd International Conference of National Academy of Health Psychology held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida in December 2016.
  • Presented paper on “Subjective Happiness and Differential Loneliness among Indian Adults” in 2nd International Conference of National Academy of Health Psychology held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida in December 2016.
  • Poster on “The Young Mania Rating Scale: Response on item 8 “Content” in 3rd Biennial Meeting of the ISBD 27-30 January 2008, Delhi & Agra
  • Presented paper on “ Emotionally Intelligent Wins the Race” in annual conference of National Academy Of Psychology held at Faizabad between 4-6 march 2005
  • Presented paper on “ You can Win: It is all about Beliefs and Self-talk” in UGC national seminar held at Gorakhpur University between 21,22 march 2005
  • Presented paper on “Why Emotional Intelligence in Sports” in 17th National Conference of Sport Psychology held at University of Jammu in November 2004.
  • Presented paper on “Less-Communication in Classroom” in Indian Science Congress 2004.
  • Dissertation on “Emotional Intelligence and Performance in Sports Person” as part of partial fulfillment of MA Psychology in year 2004. 

Awards & Achievements

Affiliations / Memberships 

  • President, Bharatiya Counselling Psychology Association
  • Board Member, International ReAttach Therapy Foundation, The Netherlands
  • Representing India at Global Counselling Psychology Forum (A Global Consortium of Counselling Psychologists)
  • International Associate Member, American Psychological Association
  • Life Member, Indian Association of Clinical Psychology
  • Life Member, Clinical Psychology Society of India
  • Associate Member, Indian Psychiatric Society
  • Life Member, Youth Hostels Association of India
  • Life member, International Association of Holistic Psychology
  • Life member, Indian Academy of Health Psychology
  • Associate Member, International School Counseling Association

Workshops / Trainings

  • Co-chaired a session on ‘HIV & Youth Awareness to What Works’ in the International Conference on Youth Gender and HIV held on August 12-13, 2014 organized by Amity University, Lucknow Campus 
  • Workshop on “Application of Projective test: Rorschach and Somatic Inkblot Series, in Personality Assessment, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Intervention” held at Chandigarh in the year 2004.     
  • Training of counseling skills for HIV/AIDS counselors organized by UPSACS in 2005
  • Workshop on “Cognitive Behavioral Interventions For Emotional Wellness” held at Lucknow in the February 2005
  • Training for Disability rehabilitation counselors organized by CRRC, Lucknow and NIOH Kolkatta in 2005.
  • Three-day workshop on “Trauma Counseling” organized by OLAKH, Vadodara, Gujarat and conducted by Anita M & Neeta M form Canada in February 2007
  • Advanced Workshop on HIV/AIDS Counseling by Tata Institute of Social Sciences held on January 03-09, 2009
  • Workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation organized by Tata Institute of Social Sciences held on February 25-26, 2009
  • SPSS training organized by Psychology Department, Lucknow in 2011
  • Workshop on Process Improvement – TISS Way by Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. held at Goa in May 2012
  • Counselling Children & Adolescents by Prof. Shekhar P. Sheshadri, NIMHANS in August 2012 
  • Training on Counseling Plus Module organized by Saksham at JamiaMiliaIslamia, New Delhi on January 15-17, 2014
  • Intensive workshop on Rational Emotive Therapy (REBT) by Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis, (REBT Trainer, USA) held in Bangalore on February 11-13, 2014
  • Basics of CBT and its Applications in Childhood Disorders organized by National Center for Individual & Organizational Development held at Delhi in March 2014
  • Rehabilitation Council of India Sponsored CRE Program On Applications of Neuro-Biofeedback Therapy among Patients with Neuro-psychiatry Conditions at Gautam Buddha University on March 03-05, 2016   

Organized Workshops /Seminars/Trainings

  • Workshop on “Family Therapy” at AMITY, Lucknow Campus, conducted by Dr. Sushma Mehrotra, Director CARE India.
  • Seminar on “Therapies in Use: Issues and Challenges” at AMITY, Lucknow Campus
  • Workshop on “Mental Health and Well Being” at AMITY, Lucknow Campus
  • Interdisciplinary Seminar on Women’s Choices: Women’s Realities on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2013 
  • More than 600 days of training programs on counseling for Counselors, Master Trainers, Supportive supervisors