The Institute of Human Mind Research (IHMR) is a premier center dedicated to advancing mental health, emotional balance, and personal growth. Our mission is to provide evidence-based, compassionate psychological care that empowers individuals, families, and communities to overcome challenges and lead fulfilling lives.
At IHMR, we offer a wide spectrum of therapeutic services tailored to diverse needs. These include individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children, couples and family counseling, group therapy, and specialized programs addressing stress, trauma, grief, addiction, and behavioral challenges. Each therapy plan is personalized, science-driven, and client-centered, ensuring meaningful progress and long-term well-being.
Our child and adolescent programs focus on nurturing young minds. We provide interventions for behavioral issues, ADHD, learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, school stress, and career
guidance. By equipping children and teenagers with emotional resilience, coping strategies, and cognitive skills, we help them excel academically, socially, and personally.
Psychological assessments form a critical part of our approach. We conduct IQ and cognitive testing, personality assessments, neuropsychological evaluations, career and aptitude testing, forensic evaluations, and learning disability assessments, providing accurate insights to guide therapy, educational planning, and personal development.
Recognizing the broader impact of mental health, IHMR also provides workplace psychology, leadership coaching, team-building, mindfulness therapy, positive psychology, geriatric support, sports psychology, rehabilitation counseling, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy. We also offer crisis intervention and suicide prevention support for urgent situations.
Under the leadership of Dr. Neha Kamat Pai, Ph.D., IHMR has become a trusted hub for mental health care in Pune. Our commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation ensures that every client receives support in a safe, empathetic, and empowering environment.
Dr. Neha Prasad Kamat is a distinguished psychologist honored with an Honorary PhD from IIU University (International Internship University). She also holds a PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology & Clinical Skills and is a registered professional (Reg. No. MH 15151). With over a decade of experience in counselling practice and academia, she has built a strong reputation for compassionate and evidence-based care.
She has dedicated her career to helping individuals, families, and communities achieve emotional balance, mental wellness, and personal growth through personalized therapeutic approaches and professional guidance.
She is the founder of Soulroot Counselling Centre and leads the Institute of Human Mind Research (IHMR), bringing together evidence-based counselling practices, innovative psychological interventions, and compassionate care under one roof.
Areas of Expertise:
Individual, child, adolescent, couples, and family therapy
Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction counseling
Psychological assessments including IQ, personality, neuropsychological, and career evaluations
Workplace and organizational psychology, mindfulness therapy, and positive psychology
Awards & Recognition:
Dada Saheb Phalke Award – Best Writer
Abdul Kalam Award – Best Writer
Rastriya Puraskar – Best Clinic (Soul Root)
COVID Sanman Award – Patient Support
Golden Book Records & London Book Records – Content Development & Influencer
Dr. Neha combines academic rigor, clinical expertise, and compassionate care to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Her mission is to transform lives through therapy, counseling, and mental health education, making professional psychological care accessible and impactful for all.