Clinical Psychologist
B.A Psychology (IND)
M.A. Clinical Psychology (IND)
M.Sc. Rehabilitation Psychology (UK)
Hong Kong Psychological Society Member
Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society (BPS)
HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist (UK)
Registered Rehabilitation Psychologist with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Naina relocated to Hong Kong in 2018, where she has gained extensive experience working with children in educational institutions, focusing on their psychological and academic well-being. She provides individual counselling and psychotherapy sessions for children, utilising evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Behaviour Modification techniques, Mindfulness-based strategies from Positive Psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Her international experience also includes roles as a School Psychologist and as an in-house psychologist at a Cancer Centre in India. Additionally, she has served as a Research Assistant at the Royal Derby Hospital in the United Kingdom.
At SPOT, Naina is dedicated to working with children of all ages and their families. Her goal is to help them reach their full potential by providing comprehensive support and conducting psychoeducational, multidisciplinary, and psychological evaluations that identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Naina works with children, adolescents, and young adults facing various challenges, including interpersonal relationship issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and adjustment disorders.
She employs a systemic approach, often collaborating with families and the wider community, including schools, NGOs, and other teams involved with the client. Naina actively engages with parents to improve family relationships and enhance overall functioning, helping families operate as cohesive units. In addition to individual sessions, she also facilitates group therapy aimed at achieving common goals, such as fostering resilience and enhancing social skills among children and young adults.
Additionally, Naina is a trained Collaborative Practitioner and a member of the Hong Kong Collaborative Practice Group (https://www.hkcpg.com.hk/members-suri-naina), where she helps families understand the emotional impact of separation, communication styles, and the potential effects on children.
Naina is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. In her spare time, she enjoys strength training, listening to podcasts, reading, and travelling.
Media Coverage
- Guest speaker at RTHK’s Backchat discussion on World Obesity Day https://www.rthk.hk/…/episode/1008616/contentindex/1
- July 2022 – South China Morning Post featured an article about childhood obesity
Certifications:
- January 2020: Level 1 Training, Gottman Method Couples Therapy– Bridging the Couple Chasm
- October 2021: SOS Approach to Feeding
- March 2022: Level 1-Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- July 2022: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) Clinical Training
- September 2022: Medico-Legal Report Training by Justice Centre, Hong Kong
- December 2022: The Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised (ADI-R) Clinical Training by King’s College, London (UK)
- March 2023: Emotion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders
- September 2023: Certification – Foundations in Therapeutic Play Skills
- November 2023: Collaborative Practice training