Prof. Shankar Bhusari

Personal Biography

Prof. Shankar Bhusari is the Founder, Director, and Psychological Practitioner at BTCA Nagpur, bringing extensive expertise in psychology, counselling, and mental wellness. Widely recognized as a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, he is associated with various educational and counselling platforms, where he contributes as a psychology teacher, counsellor, and mentor.

He also serves as an Academic Counselor for Psychology Programmes at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), guiding students in their academic and professional development in the field of psychology.

With expertise in multilingual teaching and counselling—including English, Hindi, and Marathi—Prof. Bhusari has built a strong foundation in psychological education and therapeutic guidance for both students and clients.

Having over 16 years of professional experience, he has successfully worked with individuals across a wide range of psychological and behavioural concerns, including:

Marriage & Relationship Counselling
De-addiction counselling, including support for alcohol and cannabis dependency
Psychological and behavioural mal-adaptation
Emotional and mental well-being support

BTCA Nagpur has earned recognition as a trusted counselling and psychological guidance centre, and is listed across various service directories under categories such as psychological counselling, personal counselling, and online counselling through Zoom & WhatsApp app services. Public feedback and client testimonials often highlight BTCA’s personalised attention, practical psychological assessments, empathetic counselling approach, and student-focused guidance.

BTCA also specialises in professional workshops and training programmes designed for psychologists, counsellors, social workers, practitioners, and psychology students. Key areas of expertise include:

Psychometric Testing
Emotional Intelligence Development
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Management
Aptitude Assessment & Coaching
Brain Balancing Exercises
Eysenck Personality Assessment
Practitioner Training includes counselling students, teachers and professionals

Prof. Bhusari has successfully trained more than 100 students and practitioners in these specialised areas, and above 15 to 20 students have established their own centre for psychological counselling, many of whom have gone on to establish independent counselling and psychology practices in their respective regions, contributing meaningfully to mental health awareness and support.

My Education

MBA (Personnel & Finance) – 1990

M.A (Psychology) – 1988

B.Sc (Biology) – 1986

My Experience

1989-2004

Worked in Sales and Marketing at Dinshaw's Frozen Foods Private Ltd. from 1989 to 2004, gaining 15 years of extensive experience in business development, customer relations, and market growth strategies.

2004 -2006

Worked in the Department of Psychology, Nagpur University, from 2004 to 2006, gaining 2 years of professional experience in psychology, academic counselling, and psychological education.

2006-2011

Worked in Human Resource Management at ICFAI Academy from 2006 to 2011, gaining 6 years of experience in training, employee development, organizational management, and professional counselling.

2012 - 2024

Served as a Counselor at the IGNOU Psychology Center, Nagpur, from 2012 to 2024, contributing 13 years of experience in academic counselling, psychology education, student mentoring, and psychological guidance.

2014 - 2026

Serving as the Director and Consultant at BTCA Nagpur from 2014 to 2026, leading psychological counselling, professional training, academic guidance, and mental wellness initiatives with extensive expertise in psychology and psychotherapy.

Name: Prof. Shankar Bhusari

Position: Psychologist

Phone: +91-9325595378

Email: enquiry@btca.in

Experience: 30 years