Dr. Narendra Kinger
Senior Clinical Psychologist | Psychotherapist | Mental Health Educator | Crisis Intervention Specialist
Biography
Narendra Kinger is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over four decades of experience in mental health care, psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and crisis intervention. Widely recognized for his extensive clinical expertise and commitment to mental health advocacy, he has dedicated his career to making psychological support accessible across clinical, community, and corporate settings.
A Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), Mr. Kinger earned his Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Bombay in 1986. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has worked with more than 75,000 clients, providing evidence-based psychological care across diverse populations and mental health concerns.
As the Founder Trustee of TALK TO ME, a Mumbai-based mental health NGO, he has been instrumental in promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and expanding access to psychological support. His work spans corporate mental health, crisis management, police mental health initiatives, child and adolescent assessment, and public mental health education through leading media platforms.
Education
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology – University of Bombay, 1986.
- Registered Clinical Psychologist – Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Experience
- Senior Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 40 years of clinical practice.
- Provided psychological services to more than 75,000 clients across a broad range of mental health concerns.
- Associated with Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital.
- Associated with Holy Family Hospital.
- Mental Health Consultant with Akasa Air.
- Founder Trustee, TALK TO ME.
- Extensive experience in psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychological assessment.
- Contributor to corporate mental health and employee well-being initiatives.
- Worked on crisis management and psychological support programs.
- Involved in police mental health and resilience-building initiatives.
- Specialist in child and adolescent psychological assessment.
- Frequent mental health expert featured on television and public awareness platforms.