Dehradun/Uttarakhand – Mental health care in India has entered a new chapter with the pioneering work of Dr. Devinder Dhalla, founder of the Bhameshwari Counselling Centre (BCC) in Dehradun. Known for his unique blend of clinical psychology and spiritual healing, Dr. Dhalla has recently achieved two significant milestones that set him apart as one of India’s most innovative practitioners:
- The copyright certification of his therapeutic model, GERT® (Generational Emotional Realignment Therapy).
- Official recognition as an Accredited Practitioner with IPHM-UK (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine, United Kingdom).
- Recognition as Internationally Certified Mental Health Ambassador
These achievements not only reinforce Dr. Dhalla’s reputation in India but also establish his position within the international mental health community, bridging conventional therapy with holistic healing.
The Emergence of GERT®: An Indian Innovation with Global Relevance
While the majority of psychological models in practice today are based on Western frameworks such as Freud’s psychoanalysis, Beck’s Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or Rogers’ person-centered approach, Dr. Dhalla noticed a critical gap. Many of his clients struggled with emotional patterns that could not be explained solely by individual experiences. These patterns, he observed, were often inherited across generations.
This insight gave rise to GERT® – Generational Emotional Realignment Therapy.
GERT® is based on the idea that emotional burdens, unresolved trauma, and maladaptive coping mechanisms are not always self-originated. Instead, they may be transmitted through family dynamics, cultural conditioning, or subconscious identification with past generations.
Through structured therapeutic interventions, GERT® enables clients to:
- Recognize the weight of inherited emotions and subconscious patterns.
- Release feelings of guilt, rejection, or unworthiness passed down through family lines.
- Reframe and realign emotional narratives to support independence, confidence, and self-worth.
- Heal the “inner self” not only at a personal level but also within the broader lineage of experience.
The certification of GERT® as a copyrighted model officially validates its originality and secures its place in the global dialogue on therapeutic frameworks. It is among the first psychological-healing innovations from India to receive such protection.
Global Recognition: IPHM-UK Accreditation
Equally significant is Dr. Dhalla’s accreditation as a practitioner with the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM-UK). This UK-based organization is widely respected for setting rigorous standards for holistic and complementary practitioners worldwide.
The IPHM accreditation acts as a quality assurance seal. It demonstrates that Dr. Dhalla’s methods meet international standards of practice, ethics, and effectiveness. For clients—both within India and abroad—this accreditation offers confidence that the therapies offered at Bhameshwari Counselling Centre are not only innovative but also globally recognized and accountable.
This dual recognition—GERT® as an original intellectual property and IPHM-UK accreditation as a global standard—positions Dr. Dhalla among a rare category of professionals who are both innovators and internationally accredited practitioners.
Blending Psychology with Spiritual Healing
What differentiates Dr. Dhalla from many conventional psychologists is his ability to integrate psycho-spiritual dimensions into therapy. His approach is rooted in the belief that healing cannot be achieved by focusing solely on the conscious mind or behavioral change. Instead, it requires alignment at multiple levels—cognitive, emotional, ancestral, and spiritual.
His psycho-spiritual model combines:
- Evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Regulation Training, and Trauma-Informed Care.
- Holistic interventions including mindfulness, guided meditation, energy healing practices such as Lama Fera (where he is a certified expert), and inner-child dialogue techniques.
This blend has proven highly effective for clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity crises. It makes his work particularly attractive to individuals seeking integrative therapy that respects both psychological science and spiritual traditions.
Tailored Services: Case-Specific Healing
At Bhameshwari Counselling Centre, therapy is not offered as a one-size-fits-all package. Each case is carefully assessed, and an individualized plan is created, reflecting both the depth of psychological understanding and the accredited expertise of Dr. Dhalla.
Key Areas of Intervention
- Anxiety Management: Personalized sessions using GERT®, CBT, and relaxation techniques to address panic, restlessness, and intrusive worry.
- Stress and Burnout Relief: Mindfulness-based therapy and guided relaxation programs designed for students, homemakers, and professionals facing chronic pressure.
- Depression Counselling: Structured sessions integrating positive psychology, lifestyle modification, and GERT® to rebuild resilience and hope.
- Relationship and Family Therapy: Conflict resolution, emotional communication training, and systemic therapy to restore harmony.
- Student and Youth Counselling: Specialized modules for adolescents dealing with exam stress, digital addiction, or identity-related struggles.
- Special Education and Child Guidance: Individual plans for children with ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties, guided by psychological and behavioral strategies.
The hallmark of these services lies in their specificity—each therapy is designed for the individual’s unique concerns, rather than applying generalized techniques.
Professional Journey and Global Presence
Dr. Dhalla’s journey is a testament to consistent learning, adaptation, and innovation. Starting from traditional counseling psychology, he expanded into psycho-spiritual healing, integrating his clinical insights with energy-based practices. His recognition as an APA International Affiliate Member reflects his engagement with global psychological bodies, while the IPHM-UK accreditation further consolidates his role as an internationally validated practitioner.
His client base reflects the diversity of his work:
- Young students in Uttarakhand navigating academic and emotional stress.
- Mumbai-based stylists, designers, and LGBTQ+ personalities facing identity challenges, public pressures, and creative burnout.
- Professionals and entrepreneurs across India seeking resilience-building tools.
- International clients interested in integrative therapies, particularly those combining psychology with spiritual healing.
This reach highlights the scalability and universal relevance of his model.
Client Transformations
Clients consistently describe their work with Dr. Dhalla as transformative. Many highlight the depth of insight and relief that GERT® provides.
- A professional battling lifelong anxiety shared: “It was only through GERT® that I realized much of what I carried was not mine—it was my family’s unresolved pain. The process gave me clarity and freedom.”
- A Mumbai designer said: “Counseling here is different. It is not only about talking, but also about healing. I felt lighter, clearer, and emotionally stronger.”
- A student from Dehradun explained: “Other therapies helped a little, but with Dr. Dhalla I could finally connect the dots between my struggles and my family’s history. That realization gave me strength.”
Such narratives demonstrate how GERT® and accredited holistic therapies do not merely reduce symptoms but facilitate long-term transformation.
The Road Ahead: Training and Global Collaboration
Looking to the future, Dr. Dhalla envisions expanding his work beyond direct counseling into training programs for aspiring psychologists and healers. With GERT® as a structured framework and IPHM accreditation ensuring global standards, the next step is to build a generation of practitioners trained in these integrative methods.
Plans include:
- Launching internship and mentorship programs in clinical, cognitive, forensic, and counseling psychology.
- Offering certification programs for therapists in GERT® methodology.
- Expanding online therapy and tele-counseling services to reach international clients.
- Establishing collaborations with global practitioners in holistic psychology, energy healing, and trauma-informed care.
By doing so, Dr. Dhalla aims to position Dehradun not only as a regional hub for therapy but also as an international center of excellence in integrative mental health.
Conclusion
The certification of GERT® as an original therapeutic model and the recognition of IPHM-UK Accreditation together represent more than personal milestones for Dr. Devinder Dhalla—they signify a paradigm shift in Indian mental health practice.
By blending psychology and spirituality, by ensuring services are both case-specific and internationally validated, and by dedicating his life to transforming emotional struggles into resilience, Dr. Dhalla has created a legacy of healing that is both deeply Indian and globally relevant.
For clients seeking genuine transformation—whether from anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, or generational trauma—Dr. Dhalla stands as a beacon of trust, innovation, and accredited excellence.
