Board Members

Dr. Hom Nath Chalise (PHD) is a Gerontologist who serves as an Advisory Member of Manobodha. He provides expert advisory guidance on elderly mental health, ageing, and psychosocial well-being within Manobodha's programmes.

Madhubilas Khanal is a School Mental Health Expert and School Psychologist who serves as an Advisory Member of Manobodha. He brings extensive experience supporting children and adolescents and provides advisory expertise on psychosocial programmes in educational settings.

Sangita KC is a Psychologist, Somatic Experiencing (SE) Therapist, and Gestalt Psychotherapist who serves as an Advisory Member of Manobodha. She provides advisory support on trauma-informed and body-oriented therapeutic practices.

Anuradha Aacharya is a Psychologist who serves as an Advisory Member of Manobodha. She contributes advisory expertise to Manobodha's clinical and community psychosocial programmes, supporting evidence-based mental health practice.

Kiran Bhattarai is a CBT Therapist, NLP Practitioner, Brain Switch Practitioner, Life Coach, and Mental Health Trainer who serves as an Advisory Member of Manobodha. He provides advisory expertise on evidence-based therapeutic methods and mental health capacity-building.

Dr. Basudeo Karti is a Psychiatrist who serves as an Advisory Member of Manobodha. He provides expert advisory guidance on clinical mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

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.

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.

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.

She holds a Postgraduate in Business Studies from Federation University Australia and a Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed.) from Mahendra Ratna Campus.

Shaha Shahi (Founder and Board Member) is a dedicated women entrepreneur, leader, and social advocate serving as the Managing Director of Space 4K Television and Mount Royal Holidays. She is widely recognized for her visionary leadership and valuable contributions to Nepal's media and tourism sectors, promoting organizational growth through innovation, effective management, and strategic development.

She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English, which has enhanced her expertise in communication, leadership, and organizational management. Alongside her professional accomplishments, she has also contributed to the education sector by serving for 3 years as a teacher in a Government Community School in Nepal, strengthening her connection with community development and public service.

Mrs. Shahi is the Chairperson of J-CERT Nepal, where she actively works in the areas of social development, leadership promotion, and community empowerment. In addition, she is a Singing Bowl therapy Practitioner for mental health and wellness, supporting emotional well-being, stress management, and holistic healing practices through sound therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.

With her diverse professional experience, compassionate leadership, and commitment to social impact, she continues to make meaningful contributions to media advancement, tourism development, education, mental health awareness, and community empowerment in Nepal.

Babita Shahi (Founder and Board Member) is a dedicated social worker and women's rights activist with a strong commitment to advancing gender equality, social justice, and community empowerment in Nepal. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Political Science, which further strengthens her understanding of governance, public policy, and inclusive development. Through her academic engagement and field-based work, she actively contributes to addressing issues affecting women and marginalized communities, particularly focusing on empowerment, awareness, and capacity building. Babita is recognized for her compassionate approach, leadership in community initiatives, and continuous efforts to promote social transformation and equitable opportunities for all.