Family Physician
Clinical Psychology Counsellor & Metabolic Wellness Specialist

Integrating clinical psychology and metabolic medicine to provide holistic diagnosis, treatment, and long-term mind–body wellness. Our approach blends medical science, psychological care, and lifestyle medicine to support complete physical, emotional, and metabolic health.

EDUCATION

⇒ MBBS
⇒ CCEBDM (Diabetes)
⇒ PGDCP (Clinical Psychology)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Private Practitioner – Clinical Psychology & Metabolic Wellness

Independent Practice, New Delhi | Nov 2018 – Present

⇒ Providing integrative psychological counselling and metabolic wellness care
⇒ Supporting clients through psychotherapy, lifestyle transformation, and behaviour change
⇒ Conducting assessments, therapy sessions, and personalised care planning
⇒ Offering metabolic wellness consultations including diabetes prevention, PCOS support, and lifestyle medicine
⇒ Treating all ailments as a Family Physician and General Medical Practitioner

Medical Scientist (D) – Nephrology

Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi | May 2018 – Nov 2018

⇒ Contribution to nephrology clinical services and research-based patient care
⇒ Active involvement in CKD management and disease progression prevention programmes

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

First Prize – Endocrinology Research Award PCOS Society Update Meet, 2011

⇒ Topic: Association of family history of DM, HTN, CAD with phenotype and first symptom of PCOS

CONFERENCES & CONTINUING EDUCATION

DUAL VIII Investigator Meeting
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Nov 2015

⇒ Ongoing engagement in professional development, peer learning, and clinical psychology up-skilling

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

⇒ Arora A, Kulshreshtha B. Family background of diabetes mellitus, obesity, and hypertension affects phenotype and first symptom of patients with PCOS. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2013; 29(12):1040–1044.

⇒ Arora A, et al. Cost of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in India. Europe PMC. 2014; 6(1):2014046.

⇒ Arora A, et al. Prolonged adrenal insufficiency after unilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing's syndrome. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2015; 10(3):430–432.

⇒ Arora A, Kulshreshtha B. Menstrual cyclicity post oral contraceptive withdrawal in PCOS: Use of non-hormonal options. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2016; 36(6):033–630.

⇒ Arora A, et al. Adolescent gynaecomastia is associated with obesity, dysglycaemia and family history of diabetes mellitus. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2017; 21(1):160–164.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

⇒ Novel biomarkers in early diabetic nephropathy in non-hypertensive patients
⇒ Randomised multicentric study on varying protein diets for CKD and quality-of-life outcomes
⇒ Analytical modification of the SF-36 Quality of Life questionnaire for nephrology OPD use

CORE COMPETENCIES

METABOLIC & MEDICAL PRACTICE

Clinical Focus Areas

⇒ Diabetes care, counselling, and lifestyle modification
⇒ Metabolic syndrome and obesity management
⇒ PCOS and hormonal health
⇒ Preventive lifestyle medicine
⇒ Integrative care for chronic medical conditions

PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE

Therapeutic Approach

An integrative and eclectic therapeutic model grounded in humanistic psychology, incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) where clinically appropriate. Therapy is personalised to promote emotional resilience, self-awareness, and sustainable life change.

Areas of Psychological Support

⇒ Emotional distress, anxiety, and stress management
⇒ Behavioural and lifestyle challenges
⇒ Low self-esteem and self-worth concerns
⇒ Relationship and interpersonal issues
⇒ Psychological support for chronic medical conditions
⇒ Adjustment, coping strategies, and resilience building

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDCP)
IGMPI (Govt. of India Recognised) | 2025

CCEBDM – Clinical Course of Evidence-Based Diabetes Management
Public Health Foundation of India & Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Academy | 2018

MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Gandhi Medical College, Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Completed 2008 | 5.5-year programme including internship

International Schooling
International Baccalaureate
Primary & Secondary education across Morocco, Tanzania & France

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sub-Investigator / Research Officer – Endocrinology

Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi | Aug 2014 – Nov 2016

⇒ Contribution to endocrinology research in diabetes, PCOS, and adolescent metabolic health
⇒ Co-authorship in multiple peer-reviewed medical publications

Floor In-Charge Resident – Haemato-Oncology (Bone Marrow Transplant Unit)

BLK Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi | Oct 2012 – Jul 2014

⇒ Coordinated high-acuity patient care and clinical management
⇒ Worked with multidisciplinary teams for complex transplant cases
⇒ Provided patient and family counselling, education, and psychosocial support

Private Practitioner – General Medicine & Diabetes Care

New Delhi | Dec 2016 – May 2018 & Sept 2010 – Jan 2012

⇒ Outpatient consultations in general medicine and diabetes care
⇒ Preventive lifestyle counselling and health education
⇒ Association with research-focused clinical practice under Dr Bindu Khulshreshtra (Endocrinology)

Junior Resident – Endocrinology & Ophthalmology

Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi | 2009 – 2010

⇒ Rotational residency with clinical and departmental responsibilities

Medical Officer – Paediatric Cardiology

Steve Biko Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa | Jan 2009 – May 2009

⇒ Medical support in tertiary government healthcare system
⇒ Clinical exposure to paediatric cardiac care and complex case management