Dr Roshan Mansukhani
Dr Roshan Mansukhani is a Mumbai-based music therapist and counsellor whose path to this work was shaped by nearly two decades in event organisation. Watching up close how relentlessly rising stress chipped away at people's quality of life, he made a deliberate shift — bringing together his ear for music and a counsellor's understanding of the mind to build a practice where sound becomes the medium of care. Based in Mumbai and working both in person and online, he brings the National Counselor Award 2024 and the Indian Achiever's Award 2018 to his practice, credentials that reflect years of recognised contribution to mental wellness in India.
Dr Mansukhani offers individual music therapy sessions, motivational counselling, and workshops designed for corporate teams as well as students and teachers. What makes his practice immediately accessible is that no musical background is required — he tailors the genres and rhythms used to the individual sitting in front of him. His work addresses a wide range of conditions: depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction, anger and the particular emotional challenges that can come with later life. Sessions are available both in person and online, giving clients in different cities the chance to access his approach.
His reach has extended well beyond the therapy room. He has spoken at TEDx and at IIT Techfest, and has received recognition from the Mumbai Police Narcotics Department for his work in addiction support — a detail that speaks to the seriousness with which the field regards his contribution. His method rests on a considered premise: that music, shaped thoughtfully to the person, can meet emotional pain at a frequency that words alone sometimes cannot. He does not use music as background comfort but as an active, adaptive therapeutic tool, adjusted session by session.
Dr Mansukhani is well suited to anyone carrying the weight of chronic stress, anxiety or grief who is curious about what a gentler, sound-led form of support might feel like — and equally to organisations looking for wellness workshops that move beyond the standard formats. His practice is based in Mumbai, with online sessions available to clients further afield. More about his work, including how to book a session, can be found at roshanmansukhani.com.