Our Team

Qualified doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, and counsellors dedicated to family-centered recovery.

Clinical Excellence, Human Compassion

At Punarjjany, recovery is led by a multidisciplinary team of qualified professionals — each bringing years of clinical experience, specialized training, and a deep commitment to dignified, family-centered care. Our staff includes MBBS doctors, an MD psychiatrist, clinical psychologists, and MSW-qualified social workers, all working in coordination to support residents and their families through a holistic programme blending Kerala's Ayurvedic tradition with modern medical oversight.

Clinical Leadership

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Dr. George Antony Lal
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)
  • Specialized in addiction psychiatry & co-occurring mental health disorders
  • Comprehensive psychiatric assessments and medication management
  • Detoxification support and relapse prevention strategies
  • Individual therapy and treatment planning for all residents
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Fr. Franklin Varghese
Clinical Psychologist
MSc Psychology | MPhil Clinical Psychology | RCI Registered | ACGC
  • Psychological assessments, diagnosis & psychometric testing
  • Individual psychotherapy & addiction psychology expertise
  • Trauma-informed care and emotional regulation support
  • Treatment planning & recovery-oriented interventions

Programme Management & Social Work

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Sreedhil M Sasidharan
General Manager | MSW
7+ Years in Addiction Treatment & Mental Health
  • Oversees centre operations, clinical care standards & treatment quality
  • Individualized treatment planning & multidisciplinary coordination
  • Family interventions & psychosocial rehabilitation
  • Case management & long-term recovery support
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Counselling Team (MSW Specialists)
Jerome | Anna Maria | Joel Varghese | Christila Varghese
Master's in Medical & Psychiatric Social Work (MSW)
  • Individual & group counselling, family therapy & psychoeducation
  • Creative therapies: Origami, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Movement Therapy
  • Relapse prevention planning & emotional regulation support
  • Recovery-oriented care & life skills development

Holistic & Wellness Support

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Ayurvedic Wellness Therapist
Traditional Healing & Therapies
Qualifications & Responsibilities:
  • Specialized training in Ayurvedic therapies and herbology
  • Administration of Shirodhara (Dhara) treatments
  • Full-body massage therapies (Abhyangam, Uzhichil)
  • Nasal herbal treatments (Nasyam) for nervous system support
  • Herbal remedy preparation and natural detoxification support
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Yoga & Wellness Instructor
Daily Yoga, Pranayama & Movement
Qualifications & Responsibilities:
  • Certified yoga instructor with addiction recovery focus
  • Daily gentle yoga and asana sessions for all residents
  • Pranayama (breathing) practice for nervous system calm
  • Body awareness and mindfulness coaching
  • Adaptation of practices for varying fitness levels

How Our Team Works Together
All staff members participate in weekly clinical reviews to discuss resident progress, adjust treatment plans, and ensure coordinated, person-centered care. Our approach views addiction recovery as a multidisciplinary journey — medical oversight ensures safety, psychological support addresses root causes, family counselling rebuilds relationships, Ayurvedic therapies support the body's natural healing, and our community structure provides daily structure and mutual support.

Want to Learn More?

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