About Me

Currently practicing as a full-time Spiritual Counsellor and Psychotherapist with specialization in Hypnotherapy and over 2 decades of experience. 

Have been fortunate to be mentored under stalwarts like Dr. Samir Chandra Das, Dr. Rakesh Jain, Mr. Vijay Mehra, Dr. Bhupinder Palan, Dr. Bhaskar Vyas, Dr. Rajni Vyas, Mr. Stephen Brooks of British Hypnosis Research & Training Institute (BHRTI) and others.

In the academic field, have received my Ph.D. in Applied Psychology with a specialization in the application of Hypnotherapy in handling Job-related stress in the Corporate IT world.

The subjects of my Post graduation include a Masters in Applied Psychology (Annamalai University), Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy (IPMS), a Masters in Library & Information Science (University of Calcutta) and a Masters in English (Jadavpur University). Have also completed with distinction PG Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis from Charotar University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT) and PG Diploma in Compassionate Ericksonian Hypnotherapy from British Hypnosis Training Institute (BHRTI) and have developed specialized skills in areas like, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Regression therapy, Ego state therapy, etc.  

I am an avid reader of Indian spiritual studies and Indian Psychology and have keen interest in Indian classical instrumental music and martial arts. Along with this, my spiritual pursuits in Yogic Sadhana for over 2 decades have helped sharpen intuitive capabilities of the mind in diagnosing and treating clients coming from various walks of life.

Although I prefer personalised one-to-one healing and psychotherapy to training, I have also conducted various workshops on Hypnotherapy and participated in numerous seminars and webinars by presenting and publishing many papers on Hypnotherapy in Journals and book form. 

Prior to my retirement a few years ago, have worked for over 36 years in the corporate sector in the Banking and IT industry in senior management positions, where in addition to the managerial roles, have played the role of a mentor, guide, counsellor, and a corporate trainer to the internal staff. 

I am the ex Vice President of the Indian Society of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis (ISCEH) where I was fortunate to follow on my dream of spreading awareness and strength of Indian Psychology and Hypnotherapy amongst all sections of people. I was also one of the faculties of the New Age Hypnosis course conducted by ISCEH. 

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS
  • PhD in Applied Psychology from Annamalai University (2023)
  • Master’s degree in Applied psychology, Annamalai University (2013)
  • Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from IPMS (2011)
  • Master’s Degree in Library & Information science, University of Calcutta (1994) 
  • Master’s degree in English, Jadavpur University, Calcutta (1988) 
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master Practitioner Diploma in Compassionate Ericksonian Hypnosis, British Hypnosis Research Institute (BHRTI), (2022)
  • Practitioner Diploma in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and Counselling from BHRTI, (2021)
  • Certificate in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling from International Forensic Sciences (2021)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis from Charotar University, Gujrat (2019)
  • Certificate in Intensive Clinical Training in Psychotherapy from DE Sousa Foundation, Mumbai (2018)
  • Certified NLP Practitioner from AULP (2015)
  • Certified Corporate Trainer from PEAK Performance Trainings (2013)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance (2013)
  • Certificate of Project Management, PMP (2007) 
  • Certificate in Italian Language, University of Kolkata (1995) 
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS 
  1. Patra, D. (2022). Therapeutic Application of Principles of Positive Psychology in Hypnotherapy. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 10(4), 1740-1755. DIP:18.01.166.20221004, DOI:10.25215/1004.166
  2. Patra, D. (2022). Hypnotherapy for Young Students with an Abusive Past. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 10(4), 1918-1932. DIP:18.01.183. ‌202210‌04‌, DOI:10.25215/1004.183
  3. Patra, D. (2022). Yoga Nidra and hypnosis: a bridge between Eastern mysticism and Western psychotherapy. https://vedasamskrutisamiti.org.in/scientific-papers/
  4. Patra, D (2022). The concept of Quality of work life. International Journal of Indian Psychology. 10(3), 1984-2002. DOI:10.25215/1003.203. https://ijip.in/issue/?volumes=Volume-10-Issue-3
  5. Patra, D & Others. (2022). The concept of Job engagement in the work place. Universe International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research. (Peer Reviewed Referred Journal), 2 (8). https://www.doi-ds.org/ doi link/02.2022-55855323/UIJIR 
  6. Patra, D. & Others (2021). The role of hypnosis in handling job related stress and anxiety at the work place. International Journal of Current Advanced Research. 10 (A). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.24327/ijcar.2021.25277.5042 
  7. Patra, D. & Others. (2021). The role of Hypnosis in handling psychosocial stress of employees at the workplace. In Poddar, S. & Others (Eds.) Human Resource Management and Mental Health – A Psychosocial Aspect. Lincoln Research and Publishing Limited, Australia in collaboration with Lincoln University College, Malaysia. DOI: 10.46977/book.2021.hrmmh. 
  8. Patra, D & Others (2021). Locus of Control and Stress in Organizations. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 9 (1). DOI;10.25215/0901.170 
  9. Patra, D & Others (2021). Professional Obsolescence in the IT Industry. Universe International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 2 (2). Pp. 92-105. https://uijir.com/DOI: 08.2020-25662434 – 45 – 
  10. Patra, D & Others (2021). The Challenges of Research in Hypnosis. Universe International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research.2 (1), pp.182- 190. Link https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2021-92472546/UIJIR 
  11. Patra, D (2021). A hypnotherapist’s account of Perinatal depression. In Dr. Bhawna Chahar and Dr. Bhavana Arya (Eds.). Maternal Mental Health (pp.261-274). University Book House Pvt Ltd. 
  12. Patra, D & Neelakandan, R. (2021). Yoga Nidra and Hypnotherapy: Powerful healing modalities for the future. UIJIR. 2 (4). Pp.105-112. https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2021-21376723/UIJIR 
  13. Patra, D & Others (2021). The Dilemma of an Indian Counsellor practicing online. In Dr. P. Pachaiyappan and Dr. T. Ramkumar (Eds.), Recent Trends in Online Teaching & Learning (pp.186-205). Akinik Publications. 
  14. Patra, D & Others (2019). Role of Hypnosis in treating Adolescents in grief and bereavement. (Paper Presentation). Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhi Nagar: 9th InSPA International Conference on School Psychology: Empowering Professional Skills and Competencies, Indian School Psychology Association, 14-16 Nov, 2019. (Published in Book of Abstracts InSPA, pp.84). 
  15. Patra, D & Others (2019). Hypnotherapy as a solution in handling stress amongst children from Cyberbullying. (Paper Presentation). Annamalai University, Education Department, Annamalai University, IMPRESS – ICSSR sponsored Two-day National Seminar, “Education on Digital Culture and social media. (Published in Conference Journal). 
  16. Patra, D & Others (2018). The Art and Science of Hypnotherapy in the treatment of Stress. (Paper Presentation). ISMA.5th International Conference on Stress Management (Assessment-Intervention Technologies – Professionalism) (ICSM 2018), International Stress Management Association, 10-11 November, 2018. (Published in Compilation of Paper Abstracts). 
  17. Patra, D & Others (2018). Clinical Hypnotherapy – A very Indian Approach to Holistic Mental Health and Treatment. (Paper Presentation). Annamalai University, Department of Psychology, International Seminar on “Trends in Clinical Psychology”, 14-15th March 2018. Other Publications 
  18. Patra, D & Others (2018). Clinical Hypnosis as a tool for treatment of children having suicidal and self-harm inclinations (Paper presentation). Department of Psychology and Para Psychology, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam. 8th INSPA International Conference on School Psychology: Broaden the Horizon: Towards Achieving Excellence in Children, October 11-13, 2018 (Published in Conference Journal). Received Best Research Paper Award. (Published in Conference Journal).
  19. Patra, D & Others (2018). Clinical Hypnosis as an Effective Integrative medical treatment amongst Adolescents for Behavioural modifications. (Paper Presentation). Department of Psychology, National Seminar on Adolescent’s Behaviour: Care Vs Concern. Sponsored by ICSSR, NRC, 
  20. Patra, D. (2017). The Therapist Librarian. IASLIC Special Publication, Vol. 56, pp. 169-178. (Proceedings and Papers of 31st All India Conference, 2017, Nov 7-9, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
  21. Patra, D. (2008). Leadership qualities of librarians. IASLIC, Vol. 48, pp. 265-271. 23rd National Seminar of IASLIC, 10-13th Dec, 2008. (Papers to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the founder of the Institute of Sir J. C. Bose, IASLIC Conference.)