Shruti Murali is a DOH-licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years of clinical experience in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Throughout her career, she has worked in multidisciplinary healthcare settings, rehabilitation centres, hospitals, educational institutions, and mental health clinics, providing comprehensive psychological care for individuals with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. Her practice is centred on evidence-based care, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting progress.
She is now available for consultations at the Abu Dhabi branch of KidsHeart Medical Center. Shruti works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. She believes in building trusting therapeutic relationships through open communication, ethical practice, and measurable treatment outcomes, helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate psychological challenges with confidence and support.
Areas of Expertise
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychometric Assessment
- Psycho-educational Assessment
- Cognitive Assessment
- Developmental Assessment
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Couples Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Risk Evaluation and Safety Planning
- Treatment Planning
- Mental Health Workshops
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Qualifications
Degrees
- Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) Mumbai University, Mumbai, India
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Full Major with Honours – St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, India
Licensure
- DOH Licensed Psychologist (United Arab Emirates)
- CDA Eligibility Letter
Professional Certifications
- CBT for Anxiety – Beck Institute for CBT, USA
- Integrating CBT with ACT and DBT – Beck Institute for CBT, USA
Professional Experience
- Clinical Psychologist
Future Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi
March 2024 – November 2025 - Workshop Facilitator
Re:Set, Abu Dhabi
May 2024 – December 2024 - Senior Psychologist
Mindcare Clinic – Dr. Vishal Sawant, Mumbai
February 2018 – October 2023 - Counselling Psychologist
Juno Clinic, Mumbai
August 2016 – February 2018 - Counsellor
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
2019 – 2021
Clinical Interests
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychometric Testing
- Developmental Assessment
- Cognitive Assessment
- Psycho-educational Assessment
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Personality Disorders
- Couples Therapy
- Eating Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Mental Health Education
- Multidisciplinary Mental Health Care
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
Why Choose Shruti Murali?
- More than 10 years of clinical psychology experience across hospitals, rehabilitation centres, mental health clinics, and educational settings.
- Experienced in comprehensive psychological, developmental, cognitive, and psychometric assessments.
- Provides evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
- Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
- Skilled in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and individualized treatment planning.
- Committed to culturally sensitive, ethical, and compassionate psychological care.
- Focuses on helping patients achieve measurable progress through personalized evidence-based interventions.