Manobodha Action Team

Madhublish Khanal is a dedicated psychotherapist and counselor providing mental health support and therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups within the Manobodha Action Team.

Sangita KC is a psychotherapist and counselor dedicated to mental health promotion and psychosocial wellbeing, supporting clients through compassionate therapeutic care.

Kiran Bhattarai is a psychotherapist and counselor supporting individuals through evidence-based therapeutic care and psychosocial interventions.

Manish Koirala is a psychotherapist and counselor committed to mental health care and community psychosocial support within the Manobodha Action Team.

Suchita DC is a psychotherapist and counselor providing holistic psychosocial support and therapeutic interventions to clients at Manobodha.

Dr. Jenny Mandal is a psychiatrist specializing in neuropsychiatry, providing comprehensive psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for individuals at Manobodha.

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Dr. Prajwal Thapa is a psychiatrist specializing in mental health diagnosis and treatment, supporting individuals through comprehensive psychiatric care at Manobodha.

Dr. Amrish Thapa is a psychiatrist dedicated to clinical mental health services and evidence-based psychiatric interventions at Manobodha.

Dr. Sirjana KC is an Ayurvedic doctor providing traditional holistic healing therapies and wellness consultations as part of the Manobodha team.

Dr. Sadiksha Pant is an Ayurvedic doctor specializing in holistic health, herbal treatments, and traditional Ayurvedic interventions at Manobodha.

Anju Shrestha is a yoga teacher and instructor facilitating mindfulness-based practices, stress management, and physical well-being at Manobodha.

Rita Dulal is a yoga instructor dedicated to promoting holistic wellness, mindfulness, and body-mind balance through yoga practice at Manobodha.

Santosh Dhungel is a trained Ayurveda Assistant Therapist supporting holistic healing treatments and therapeutic Ayurvedic practices at Manobodha.

Sunita Shrestha is a psychologist and Counseling Supervisor providing oversight, mentoring, and quality assurance to the counseling team at Manobodha, ensuring ethical and effective practice across all psychosocial services.

Bebi Shah is a highly experienced Senior Psychosocial Counselor, Board Member of Center for Mental Health and Counseling (CMC) Nepal, and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Expert with more than 22 years of professional experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), trauma-informed care, and inclusive community development across Nepal. She has extensive expertise in counseling and therapeutic interventions for complex and sensitive cases including human trafficking, gender-based violence (GBV), suicide, sexual violence, family conflict, crisis situations, and trauma affecting children, women, men, senior citizens, and sexual and gender minority communities. Her professional contribution spans conflict-affected settings, earthquake response, COVID-19 recovery, and other humanitarian emergencies, where she has provided psychosocial care, resilience-building support, and case management services.

Bebi is widely recognized for her strong skills in crisis counseling, Psychological First Aid (PFA), group counseling, supervision, caregiver support, stress management, and psychosocial case management. She has served as a lead trainer and facilitator for six-month counselor training programs, Community Psychosocial Worker (CPSW) training, PFA training, and trauma-informed care capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, INGOs, and community-based organizations. Integrating evidence-based psychosocial approaches with holistic healing practices, she also incorporates sound healing, singing bowl therapy practicing, art therapy, somatic approaches, and energy touch therapy to promote emotional healing, mindfulness, resilience, and overall wellbeing.

Academically, Bebi Shah completed a Master's Degree in Psychology from Tribhuvan University (thesis submission pending), and a Master's Degree in Rural Development (MA) from Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur. She completed a Post Graduate Degree in Psychosocial Intervention from Purbanchal University in collaboration with TPO Netherlands and CVICT. Additionally, she completed a one-year Somatic Experience Therapy course in collaboration with The Art2Healing Project and The American University (2018–2020). Her professional development also includes advanced training in Art Therapy, Trauma and Attachment, Restorative Yoga, Gender Equality and Diversity, Emergency Management, Humanitarian Standards, Leadership, and Psychosocial Support across Nepal and internationally in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Uganda, Cambodia, India, and France.

Mrs. Anju Shah is a counseling psychologist, educator, and psychosocial practitioner with extensive experience in teaching, administration, and mental health support. She holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology (MCP) and a Master's in Education (M.Ed.) in English from Tribhuvan University, along with a B.Ed., PGD in Counseling Psychology, and an Intermediate qualification in English. Her professional journey includes serving as a Section Officer at the Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction (2008–2009), where she contributed to peacebuilding coordination and administrative management.

She has also worked in education as a Lecturer and English Teacher in colleges and secondary schools from 2005 to 2016, focusing on English language, linguistics, and student development. Alongside her academic career, she has served as a Board Member for FMTCL (2020–2024) and PICS Nepal (2023–2025), contributing to organizational development and community-focused initiatives. She has been working as a psychosocial practitioner since 2020, supporting individuals through counseling, psychoeducation, and mental health promotion.

She is currently an Advanced Level Student of Somatic Experiencing International (March 2023 – November 2026), specializing in Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy with a focus on trauma resolution, nervous system regulation, and body-based healing approaches. In addition, she is a co-author of NEB Grade XI and XII practice books. Her work reflects a strong commitment to education, mental health, and community well-being through counseling, training, and capacity-building initiatives.

Anita K.C. (Founder and Board Member) is a dedicated and compassionate wellness practitioner specializing in yoga, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and pranic healing, with a strong commitment to promoting holistic wellbeing. She brings extensive experience in facilitating yoga and meditation sessions, supporting stress management, emotional balance, and mindfulness-based practices for individuals and groups. Through her work, she integrates body–mind approaches with psychosocial support to enhance emotional awareness, interpersonal relationships, and overall mental health. Anita is passionate about creating safe and supportive spaces for healing and growth, combining evidence-based techniques with holistic practices to foster resilience and wellbeing.

Anu Chaudhary serves as a Mental Health Counselor and Ayurveda Assistant Therapist within the Manobodha Action Team, providing integrated mental health and holistic wellness support to clients.

Sita Shahi is an accomplished international Spa Therapist with over seven years of dedicated experience in the wellness and hospitality industries. Known for her strong communication skills and exceptional client care, she has built a career centered on promoting physical well-being and delivering premium therapeutic treatments.

Sita's career highlights include a successful five-year tenure working internationally as a Spa Therapist in Turkey. This global experience allowed her to master advanced wellness techniques while adapting seamlessly to a high-standard, multicultural environment. Currently, she continues to provide top-tier therapeutic services at Himalayan Healers, where she has been working since early 2024.

A natural communicator, Sita is highly multilingual and fluently connects with diverse clienteles in Nepali, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, and English. Originally from Kailali, Nepal, she is a dedicated professional who brings a wealthy blend of cross-cultural experience, technical skill, and a passion for holistic health to every wellness establishment she represents.