Ms. Ishika Mittal
Child Life Therapist - Psychology
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Msc - Counselling Psychology | BA - Journalism Psychology English | Certificate Course - Suicide Prevention & Positive Psychology | Trained in Child Life Practices | Therapeutic Play & Pediatric Psychosocial Care |
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Ms. Ishika Mittal is a Counselling Psychologist and Child Life Therapist dedicated to promoting emotional well-being and child-centred care within healthcare settings. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing counselling support for concerns related to stress, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and emotional regulation.
As a Child Life Therapist, Ishika specializes in supporting medically fragile children by facilitating medical preparation, hospital anxiety reduction, coping interventions, and family support. Her therapeutic approach integrates psychological principles, therapeutic play, developmentally appropriate communication strategies, and emotional coping tools, helping children and families navigate medical experiences with greater confidence and resilience.
She is currently associated with Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, where she provides psychosocial and therapeutic care to paediatric inpatients and their families, while also offering outpatient counselling services for social, emotional, and behavioural concerns across age groups. In addition, she actively advocates for child-friendly, emotionally safe, and family-centred healthcare environments.
Ishika’s professional interests extend to counselling psychology, child psychology, child life services, and school psychology. She has a strong research orientation, with work focused on child and family mental health, coping strategies, and psychosocial care. Alongside clinical work, she contributes to mental health awareness, psychoeducation, and training initiatives within healthcare settings.
Through her work, Ishika strives to create developmentally sensitive and supportive environments for children and families by integrating psychology, child life principles, and family-centred care, making mental health and paediatric support accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free.
- Pediatric psychological care
- Child life services
- Counselling psychology- Child and Adult
- Play Therapy
- Grief and Loss Support
- Screening Assessments
- Research
- English
- Hindi
- 1st rank (Gold Medalist) - MSc Counselling Psychology (2025)
- Published a research paper titled “""Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism"" in International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research. Mittal, I., & Sinha, A. Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism. Click Here
- Published a paper titled “Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students' Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction” in INSPA Journal of Applied and School Psychology. Mittal, I., Rajesh, S., & Muthukumaran, R. Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students’ Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction. Click Here
- Published a research paper titled “Wounded to Healed: Self-care Practices Among Counselors” in World Journal of Advanced Research and ReviewS. Mittal, I., Shethiya, R., Goswami, S., Nawandar, A., & Sinha, A. (2024). Wounded to healed: Self-care practices among counselors.
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- Contributed to a published tool development research paper- “Development and Validation of the Parent Satisfaction Scale for Child Life Services (PSS-CLS): A Pilot Study”
Overview
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Awards & Achievements
Talks & Publications
- English
- Hindi
Ms. Ishika Mittal is a Counselling Psychologist and Child Life Therapist dedicated to promoting emotional well-being and child-centred care within healthcare settings. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing counselling support for concerns related to stress, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and emotional regulation.
As a Child Life Therapist, Ishika specializes in supporting medically fragile children by facilitating medical preparation, hospital anxiety reduction, coping interventions, and family support. Her therapeutic approach integrates psychological principles, therapeutic play, developmentally appropriate communication strategies, and emotional coping tools, helping children and families navigate medical experiences with greater confidence and resilience.
She is currently associated with Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, where she provides psychosocial and therapeutic care to paediatric inpatients and their families, while also offering outpatient counselling services for social, emotional, and behavioural concerns across age groups. In addition, she actively advocates for child-friendly, emotionally safe, and family-centred healthcare environments.
Ishika’s professional interests extend to counselling psychology, child psychology, child life services, and school psychology. She has a strong research orientation, with work focused on child and family mental health, coping strategies, and psychosocial care. Alongside clinical work, she contributes to mental health awareness, psychoeducation, and training initiatives within healthcare settings.
Through her work, Ishika strives to create developmentally sensitive and supportive environments for children and families by integrating psychology, child life principles, and family-centred care, making mental health and paediatric support accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free.
- Pediatric psychological care
- Child life services
- Counselling psychology- Child and Adult
- Play Therapy
- Grief and Loss Support
- Screening Assessments
- Research
- 1st rank (Gold Medalist) - MSc Counselling Psychology (2025)
- Published a research paper titled “""Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism"" in International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research. Mittal, I., & Sinha, A. Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism. Click Here
- Published a paper titled “Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students' Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction” in INSPA Journal of Applied and School Psychology. Mittal, I., Rajesh, S., & Muthukumaran, R. Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students’ Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction. Click Here
- Published a research paper titled “Wounded to Healed: Self-care Practices Among Counselors” in World Journal of Advanced Research and ReviewS. Mittal, I., Shethiya, R., Goswami, S., Nawandar, A., & Sinha, A. (2024). Wounded to healed: Self-care practices among counselors.
- Click Here
- Contributed to a published tool development research paper- “Development and Validation of the Parent Satisfaction Scale for Child Life Services (PSS-CLS): A Pilot Study”
Languages Spoken
Overview
Field of Expertise
Awards & Achievements
Talks & Publications
- Pediatric psychological care
- Child life services
- Counselling psychology- Child and Adult
- Play Therapy
- Grief and Loss Support
- Screening Assessments
- Research
- English
- Hindi
- 1st rank (Gold Medalist) - MSc Counselling Psychology (2025)
- Published a research paper titled “""Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism"" in International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research. Mittal, I., & Sinha, A. Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism. Click Here
- Published a paper titled “Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students' Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction” in INSPA Journal of Applied and School Psychology. Mittal, I., Rajesh, S., & Muthukumaran, R. Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students’ Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction. Click Here
- Published a research paper titled “Wounded to Healed: Self-care Practices Among Counselors” in World Journal of Advanced Research and ReviewS. Mittal, I., Shethiya, R., Goswami, S., Nawandar, A., & Sinha, A. (2024). Wounded to healed: Self-care practices among counselors.
- Click Here
- Contributed to a published tool development research paper- “Development and Validation of the Parent Satisfaction Scale for Child Life Services (PSS-CLS): A Pilot Study”
Ms. Ishika Mittal is a Counselling Psychologist and Child Life Therapist dedicated to promoting emotional well-being and child-centred care within healthcare settings. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing counselling support for concerns related to stress, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and emotional regulation.
As a Child Life Therapist, Ishika specializes in supporting medically fragile children by facilitating medical preparation, hospital anxiety reduction, coping interventions, and family support. Her therapeutic approach integrates psychological principles, therapeutic play, developmentally appropriate communication strategies, and emotional coping tools, helping children and families navigate medical experiences with greater confidence and resilience.
She is currently associated with Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, where she provides psychosocial and therapeutic care to paediatric inpatients and their families, while also offering outpatient counselling services for social, emotional, and behavioural concerns across age groups. In addition, she actively advocates for child-friendly, emotionally safe, and family-centred healthcare environments.
Ishika’s professional interests extend to counselling psychology, child psychology, child life services, and school psychology. She has a strong research orientation, with work focused on child and family mental health, coping strategies, and psychosocial care. Alongside clinical work, she contributes to mental health awareness, psychoeducation, and training initiatives within healthcare settings.
Through her work, Ishika strives to create developmentally sensitive and supportive environments for children and families by integrating psychology, child life principles, and family-centred care, making mental health and paediatric support accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free.
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Awards & Achievements
Talks & Publications
Overview
- 1st rank (Gold Medalist) - MSc Counselling Psychology (2025)
- Pediatric psychological care
- Child life services
- Counselling psychology- Child and Adult
- Play Therapy
- Grief and Loss Support
- Screening Assessments
- Research
- English
- Hindi
- Published a research paper titled “""Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism"" in International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research. Mittal, I., & Sinha, A. Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism. Click Here
- Published a paper titled “Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students' Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction” in INSPA Journal of Applied and School Psychology. Mittal, I., Rajesh, S., & Muthukumaran, R. Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students’ Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction. Click Here
- Published a research paper titled “Wounded to Healed: Self-care Practices Among Counselors” in World Journal of Advanced Research and ReviewS. Mittal, I., Shethiya, R., Goswami, S., Nawandar, A., & Sinha, A. (2024). Wounded to healed: Self-care practices among counselors.
- Click Here
- Contributed to a published tool development research paper- “Development and Validation of the Parent Satisfaction Scale for Child Life Services (PSS-CLS): A Pilot Study”
Ms. Ishika Mittal is a Counselling Psychologist and Child Life Therapist dedicated to promoting emotional well-being and child-centred care within healthcare settings. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing counselling support for concerns related to stress, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and emotional regulation.
As a Child Life Therapist, Ishika specializes in supporting medically fragile children by facilitating medical preparation, hospital anxiety reduction, coping interventions, and family support. Her therapeutic approach integrates psychological principles, therapeutic play, developmentally appropriate communication strategies, and emotional coping tools, helping children and families navigate medical experiences with greater confidence and resilience.
She is currently associated with Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, where she provides psychosocial and therapeutic care to paediatric inpatients and their families, while also offering outpatient counselling services for social, emotional, and behavioural concerns across age groups. In addition, she actively advocates for child-friendly, emotionally safe, and family-centred healthcare environments.
Ishika’s professional interests extend to counselling psychology, child psychology, child life services, and school psychology. She has a strong research orientation, with work focused on child and family mental health, coping strategies, and psychosocial care. Alongside clinical work, she contributes to mental health awareness, psychoeducation, and training initiatives within healthcare settings.
Through her work, Ishika strives to create developmentally sensitive and supportive environments for children and families by integrating psychology, child life principles, and family-centred care, making mental health and paediatric support accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free.
Awards & Achievements
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Talks & Publications
Overview
- Published a research paper titled “""Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism"" in International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research. Mittal, I., & Sinha, A. Exploring The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Autism. Click Here
- Published a paper titled “Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students' Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction” in INSPA Journal of Applied and School Psychology. Mittal, I., Rajesh, S., & Muthukumaran, R. Influence of Retrospective School Bullying on Undergraduate Students’ Self Esteem and Life Satisfaction. Click Here
- Published a research paper titled “Wounded to Healed: Self-care Practices Among Counselors” in World Journal of Advanced Research and ReviewS. Mittal, I., Shethiya, R., Goswami, S., Nawandar, A., & Sinha, A. (2024). Wounded to healed: Self-care practices among counselors.
- Click Here
- Contributed to a published tool development research paper- “Development and Validation of the Parent Satisfaction Scale for Child Life Services (PSS-CLS): A Pilot Study”
Ms. Ishika Mittal is a Counselling Psychologist and Child Life Therapist dedicated to promoting emotional well-being and child-centred care within healthcare settings. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing counselling support for concerns related to stress, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and emotional regulation.
As a Child Life Therapist, Ishika specializes in supporting medically fragile children by facilitating medical preparation, hospital anxiety reduction, coping interventions, and family support. Her therapeutic approach integrates psychological principles, therapeutic play, developmentally appropriate communication strategies, and emotional coping tools, helping children and families navigate medical experiences with greater confidence and resilience.
She is currently associated with Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, where she provides psychosocial and therapeutic care to paediatric inpatients and their families, while also offering outpatient counselling services for social, emotional, and behavioural concerns across age groups. In addition, she actively advocates for child-friendly, emotionally safe, and family-centred healthcare environments.
Ishika’s professional interests extend to counselling psychology, child psychology, child life services, and school psychology. She has a strong research orientation, with work focused on child and family mental health, coping strategies, and psychosocial care. Alongside clinical work, she contributes to mental health awareness, psychoeducation, and training initiatives within healthcare settings.
Through her work, Ishika strives to create developmentally sensitive and supportive environments for children and families by integrating psychology, child life principles, and family-centred care, making mental health and paediatric support accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free.
- Pediatric psychological care
- Child life services
- Counselling psychology- Child and Adult
- Play Therapy
- Grief and Loss Support
- Screening Assessments
- Research
- English
- Hindi
- 1st rank (Gold Medalist) - MSc Counselling Psychology (2025)
Talks & Publications
Overview
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Awards & Achievements
FAQ's
Patients visit Ms. Ishika Mittal, a leading Child Life Therapist - Psychology at Manipal Hospitals Yelahanka - Bengaluru, for expert care and advanced treatments. Known for accurate diagnoses and patient centric care, Ms. Ishika Mittal is a trusted choice for exceptional medical support.
Ms. Ishika Mittal Specialises in:
- Pediatric psychological care
- Child life services
- Counselling psychology- Child and Adult
- Play Therapy
- Grief and Loss Support
- Screening Assessments
- Research
To book an appointment with Ms. Ishika Mittal at Manipal Hospitals Yelahanka - Bengaluru, please call 1800 102 5555. Our dedicated team will assist you in scheduling a convenient time for your consultation.
Ms. Ishika Mittal has extensive experience and qualifications in Paediatric And Child Care at Manipal Hospitals Yelahanka - Bengaluru. With expertise spanning Msc - Counselling Psychology . BA - Journalism Psychology English . Certificate Course - Suicide Prevention & Positive Psychology . Trained in Child Life Practices . Therapeutic Play & Pediatric Psychosocial Care, bringing a wealth of knowledge and skill to their practice, ensuring top-notch patient care. Ms. Ishika Mittal has also published numerous articles and publications in the field of Paediatric And Child Care.
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Cancellation of appointment and refund with a cancellation charge of Rs.100/-.
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