Dr. Anubhav Katyal

Neuro-Affirming | Queer-Trans Affirmative | Trauma-Informed Psychiatrist | MD Psychiatry

About Dr. Anubhav Katyal

Dr. Anubhav Katyal is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Neuropsychiatrist with over eight years of clinical experience in mental healthcare. He completed his MBBS from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and his MD (Psychiatry) from the University of Delhi. His practice combines evidence-based psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and a biopsychosocial understanding of mental health to provide comprehensive and individualized care.

Dr. Anubhav works with adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of psychiatric concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma-related difficulties, and neurodevelopmental conditions. He is particularly known for balancing biological, psychological, and social perspectives while helping individuals navigate complex emotional and mental health challenges.

A strong advocate for equitable and accessible mental healthcare, Dr. Anubhav follows a rights-based and recovery-oriented approach. He has extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and gender-diverse communities, providing queer-trans affirmative psychiatric care that is respectful, evidence-based, and free from pathologization.

Alongside outpatient psychiatric consultations, he is experienced in crisis intervention, inpatient psychiatry, medication management, and multidisciplinary treatment planning. His approach emphasizes collaborative decision-making, ensuring that individuals and families understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and recovery journey.

Patients often describe him as thoughtful, compassionate, and approachable — someone who combines clinical expertise with genuine respect for each person's lived experience.

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Mood Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder • Persistent Depressive Disorder • Bipolar Disorder • Postpartum Depression • Mood Instability and Emotional Dysregulation

Anxiety & Related Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) • Panic Disorder • Social Anxiety Disorder • Health Anxiety • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Related Conditions • Trauma-Related Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) • Learning and Executive Functioning Difficulties • Emotional and Behavioural Regulation Challenges

Personality & Complex Mental Health Concerns
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) • Personality-Related Difficulties • Complex Trauma • Interpersonal and Emotional Regulation Challenges

Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia • Schizoaffective Disorder • First-Episode Psychosis • Delusional Disorders • Severe Mental Illness Management

Addiction Psychiatry
Alcohol Use Disorders • Substance Use Disorders • Nicotine Dependence • Behavioural Addictions • Dual Diagnosis (Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Conditions)

Gender, Sexuality & Affirmative Mental Healthcare
Queer-Trans Affirmative Psychiatric Care • Gender Dysphoria Assessment • Mental Health Support for LGBTQIA+ Communities • Gender-Affirming Care Pathways

Crisis & Acute Mental Healthcare
Suicidality and Self-Harm Risk Assessment • Crisis Intervention • Acute Stress Reactions • Emergency Psychiatric Evaluation • Inpatient Psychiatric Care

Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment • Evidence-Based Medication Management • Treatment-Resistant Conditions • Long-Term Recovery Planning

Qualification

MD, Psychiatry – Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), University of Delhi
MBBS – Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital

Philosophy of Care (in his words)

"Mental healthcare is most effective when it is collaborative, evidence-based, and rooted in respect for individual experiences. I believe treatment should go beyond symptom reduction and focus on helping people build meaningful, fulfilling lives. Whether through careful diagnosis, medication management, crisis support, or long-term recovery planning, my goal is to provide care that is scientifically grounded, compassionate, and affirming of each person's identity and circumstances."