Master of Arts in Psychology · Clinical specialisation · Tribhuvan University
Ankeeta Manandhar is a dedicated psychologist with a Master’s in Psychology (Clinical) from Tribhuvan University. She works with people navigating some of life’s most difficult experiences — including trauma, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Her practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, and shaped by a genuine belief that healing looks different for every person. Ankeeta brings warmth, curiosity, and a non-judgemental presence to every session.
Ankeeta does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. She tailors each session to the unique needs of the individual, drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches:
Therapeutic Methods
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Ankeeta uses CBT to help individuals recognize negative thought patterns and unhealthy behaviours, guiding them toward healthier emotional responses and practical coping strategies.
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Narrative Practice
Through Narrative Practice, Ankeeta helps clients explore the stories they hold about themselves, empowering them to reshape personal narratives with greater self-awareness and strength.
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Ankeeta gently works with clients to uncover the deeper roots of emotional pain, trauma, and behavioural patterns through a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic approach.
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Person-Centred & Gestalt Therapy
By combining Person-Centred Therapy and Gestalt Practices, Ankeeta creates a safe, respectful environment where clients feel heard while developing deeper awareness of their present emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
Education & Training
Academic & professional background
Master of Arts in Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Tribhuwan University · Kathmandu, Nepal
Postgraduate study covering psychopathology, psychological assessment, research methods, and evidence-based treatments. Dissertation examined the role of rumination in anxiety maintenance.
Specialist Training
Training Programme
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — to help identify and shift unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns
Narrative Practice — to explore the stories we tell about ourselves and reclaim our own narrative
Compassionate Inquiry — to gently uncover the roots of emotional pain
Person-Centred Therapy — to ensure clients feel truly heard and respected throughout the process
Gestalt Practices — to bring greater awareness to how we experience ourselves in the present moment
Areas of Support
Ankeeta works with individuals experiencing
• Sexual abuse trauma
• Depression and low mood
• Stress and anxiety
• Personality disorders
Areas of Expertise
What Ankeeta specialises in
Anxiety Disorders
GAD, social anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety and specific phobias — using proven CBT and ACT protocols.
Depression & Low Mood
Treatment-resistant depression, persistent depressive disorder, and anhedonia using behavioural activation and CFT.
Shame & Self-Criticism
Transforming harsh inner dialogue and chronic shame through compassion-focused approaches and self-compassion practices.
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
Developmental and relational trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and their long-term psychological effects.
Identity & Life Transitions
Career change, relationship shifts, parenthood, loss of identity — navigating major life transitions with clarity.
Online & Hybrid Therapy
Extensive experience delivering effective therapy via secure video — clinically equivalent to in-person work.
Sexual abuse trauma
Sexual abuse trauma is the emotional and psychological impact caused by unwanted or abusive sexual experiences, often affecting a person’s mental health, trust, safety, and relationships.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are mental health conditions that affect the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, and relates to others, often causing difficulties in daily life and relationships.
