About Us

The Clinical Psychology Society of India

The Clinical Psychology Society of India (CPSI) is a registered society which acts as the representative body for Clinical Psychology and Clinical Psychologists in India. It is responsible for the promotion of excellence and ethical practice in the science, education, and application of the discipline in the community. CPSI will/shall strive to determine and ensure the highest standards, play leading role in addressing the challenges of mental health currently and in the future.

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2022

Our Direction

Vision & Mission

Guiding principles that drive our work in advancing clinical psychology in India

Our Vision

To be a leadership body that represents the fraternity of Clinical Psychology and strives to develop and deliver state-of-the-art approaches to mental health care in the community.

Our Mission

To maintain high standards in professional ethics, continuously raise competencies through education, research, publication and consulting, and ensure representation in policy-making and mental health care delivery.

Ethics

Education

Research

Advocacy

What We Do

Core Objectives

Our strategic priorities for advancing clinical psychology in India

Capacity Building

Developing and strengthening professional competencies across the clinical psychology workforce

Career Empowerment

Empowering professionals across all career stages from students to senior practitioners

Learning & Upskilling

Continuous professional development through workshops, courses, and certification programs

Research

Promoting evidence-based practice through research initiatives and scholarly publications

Policy Advocacy

Ensuring clinical psychology voice in national mental health policy and healthcare delivery

Global Partnerships

Building collaborations with international and Indian professional associations

Academic Interfaces

Bridging academia and practice through educational institution partnerships

Community Outreach

Extending mental health awareness and services to members and the broader society

Ethical Standards

Maintaining highest professional ethics and practice standards in clinical psychology

Our Journey

History & Milestones

The story of how CPSI came to be and our key achievements

Why CPSI Was Formed

The Clinical Psychology Society of India was established to address the need for a unified professional body that represents clinical psychologists across the nation. Recognizing the importance of standardized practice, ethical guidelines, and continuous professional development, founding members came together to create an organization that would elevate the profession and advocate for mental health care in India.

Today, CPSI stands as the premier representative body for clinical psychologists, working tirelessly to advance the field and ensure quality mental health care for all Indians.

Key Drivers

Unified representation for clinical psychologists
Standardized ethical guidelines
Professional development opportunities
Policy advocacy for mental health

Key Milestones

2022

CPSI Founded

Clinical Psychology Society of India registered as a society with inaugural Executive Committee

2023

1st CPSICON

Launched inaugural annual conference bringing together clinical psychologists from across India

2024

2nd CPSICON

Second annual conference with key engagements in national mental health policy discussions

2025

3rd CPSICON

Third annual conference with international collaborations and expanded CPD programs

2026

4th CPSICON - Being Planned

4th International Annual Conference being planned, expanding regional presence

Our Structure

Leadership & Structure

How CPSI is organized to serve its members and advance the profession

Executive Committee Members

The governing body responsible for strategic direction and day-to-day operations

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Dr. Jamuna Rajeswaran

President, CPSI

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Dr. Kalpana Srivastava

Vice-President, CPSI

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Dr. N Suresh Kumar

General Secretary, CPSI

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Dr. Ravikesh Tripathi

Joint Secretary, CPSI

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Dr. Rithvik S Kashyap

Treasurer, CPSI

Zonal Vice-Presidents

Regional leadership representing different zones of India

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Ms. Smriti Joshi

Zonal Vice-President, North

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Dr. Keerthi Pai

Zonal Vice-President, South

Dr. Prasanta Kumar Roy

Zonal Vice-President, East

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Dr. Sudipta Roy

Zonal Vice-President, West

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Dr. Mythili Hazarika

Zonal Vice-President, North East

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Dr. Manoj K Pandey

Zonal Vice-President, Central

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Looking Ahead

Where We Are Heading

Our strategic priorities for the next 3-5 years as we advance clinical psychology in India

Digital Transformation

Expanding teletherapy platforms, digital learning modules, and virtual conference capabilities to reach members across India

CPD Ecosystem

Building a comprehensive continuous professional development framework with certifications and accredited programs

Research Leadership

Establishing CPSI as the leading voice in clinical psychology research with journals, grants, and collaborations

Regional Expansion

Expanding our presence to underserved regions with new chapters and local events across all states

Policy Advocacy

Strengthening our voice in national mental health policy and healthcare delivery systems

Global Reach

Deepening international partnerships with global psychology associations and educational institutions

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