Drs Wasker & Lai Medical and Mental Health Services

04/05/2026

We are officially open! A very big "thank you" to everyone who came and celebrated the official opening of our first "Ache Padosi" clinic in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on the 18th of April 2026. Dr Pradeep Makkar, Founder of City Superspeciality Hospital Kangra, and his dear wife, Prof Monika Makkar, kindly graced our event as Guests of Honour.

At Drs Wasker & Lai, we are guided by "gold-standard practices". You can be sure that each and every one of our clients is served with care, competence and integrity. If you need someone to walk with you on your journey, or if you have a special child who needs a developmental evaluation or assistance to progress emotionally, socially, or cognitively, please don't hesitate to call us. Consultations via Zoom are also available.

We look forward to partnering with you!

24/02/2026

24/02/2026

🌿 We Are Officially Opening Our Doors! 🌿

18 April 2026
With deep gratitude and great joy, we are delighted to announce the Official Opening of our clinic on 18 April 2026.

This space has been created with a simple but powerful vision:
To provide evidence-based, compassionate, and inclusive mental health and early intervention support for children, adolescents, adults, and families in our community.

Every detail of our clinic reflects our commitment to being:

✨ Caring in every interaction
✨ Available when families need support
✨ Responsive to individual differences
✨ Effective through evidence-based practice

We would be honoured to have you celebrate this milestone with us.

🎈Open Day Celebration – afternoon of 18 April 2026 🎈

Families Welcome!

Join us for a meaningful and joyful Open Day filled with connection, learning, and fun.

🌟 Meet the Therapists

Get to know our multidisciplinary team and learn how we support:

- Children with developmental differences
- Adolescents navigating emotional challenges
- Adults seeking mental health support
- Couples and families strengthening relationships

🎶 Songs, Stories & Interactive Moments

- Storytelling sessions for children
- Interactive music and movement
- Gentle group activities designed to include children of all abilities

🎲 Inclusive Games for Kids & Adults

- Simple team-based games
- Sensory-friendly activities
- Parent-child bonding activities

Come explore our therapy rooms, assessment spaces, and early intervention areas.

Ask questions. Connect. Feel at home.

🧠 Developmental Assessments & Consultations

21–25 April 2026 (By Appointment)

Following our opening, we will be offering a special assessment and consultation week for children with developmental, learning, behavioural, or social-emotional concerns.

This includes:

- Developmental screenings
- Autism assessments
- ADHD consultations
- Language and learning evaluations
- Behavioural consultations
- Parent guidance sessions

These sessions are ideal for families who:

- Have concerns about their child’s development
- Are seeking clarity around a diagnosis
- Need documentation for school support
- Want evidence-based guidance moving forward

Early identification leads to effective support — and we are here to walk that journey with you.

📅 Save the Date

📍 Official Opening & Open Day: 18 April 2026
📍 Assessment & Consultation Week: 21–25 April 2026

📩 To RSVP for the Open Day or book an assessment slot, please contact: [email protected] or call 098050 68579

17/12/2025

We're growing and we want you to grow with us! Send us your CV by 31st Dec 2025: [email protected]

11/12/2025

Life in the mountains can be beautiful - but also overwhelming at times. If you or your family are struggling with stress, anxiety, emotional challenges, or relationship strain, you don’t have to handle it alone.

Our Online Counselling Programme brings accessible, confidential, and culturally sensitive mental health support to Dharamshala, Kangra, and communities across North India.

We offer:
- Individual therapy
- Child & adolescent support
- Family counselling
- Support for neurodivergence
- Evidence-based care (CBT, ACT, trauma-informed)

Whether you live in Dharamshala town, the villages, or are part of the local and expat community - we’re here for you. Sessions are private, confidential, flexible, and available in English and/or Hindi.

Message us to book your first online session or to learn how counselling can support your wellbeing. Your mental health matters, wherever you are.

01/12/2025

We just wrapped up our first Women’s Wellbeing Workshop in the mountains — and what an energising, heartfelt session it was.

Together, we explored resilience strategies for the men in our lives; husbands, brothers, sons — no clinical jargon, just real tools for real life. What stood out most was the strength, honesty and laughter the women brought to the session.

We’re excited to bring this programme (and more!) to other groups and communities — women’s collectives, schools, youth groups, workplaces, and local organisations who want practical, culturally-rooted mental wellbeing support.

If your group would like a customised workshop on:
• Emotional wellbeing
• Managing stress and anxious thoughts
• Caregiver support
• Building resilience
• Mental health awareness
—we’d love to collaborate.

Drop us a message to explore a session for your community.

26/11/2025

Under the umbrella of our sister company, CAPE, our Director, Dr Denise Lai Chua, will be speaking on "Managing Anxious Thoughts: A Workshop for Caregivers" this Saturday.

Why? Because supporting others starts with understanding—and calming—your own mind. Caring for someone with anxiety can stir up your own worries, stress, and self-doubt. This workshop is created especially for caregivers who want to feel more grounded, confident, and equipped.

Join us as we explore:
✨ Why anxious thoughts arise (in both you and the person you care for)
✨ CBT & ACT strategies to manage your own anxiety
✨ Tools to gently support loved ones without absorbing their distress
✨ Boundary-setting and self-compassion techniques to prevent burnout
✨ Practical scripts, worksheets, and everyday skills you can use right away

This will be a warm, supportive space where you’ll learn to care for someone else without losing yourself.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 29th Nov 2025
🕒 Time: 12noon (Indian Standard Time)
📍 Location / Online: Zoom
💛 Registration: Email [email protected]

If you’re supporting a child, partner, parent, or friend, this workshop is for you. Let’s help you feel calmer, steadier, and more empowered—one thought at a time.

22/10/2025

Love doesn't always come easy - and that's okay.

Couples therapy provides a safe, caring space to reconnect, rebuild trust, and understand each other more deeply.

You don't have to wait until things fall apart - let's work together to make your relationship stronger.

Book an online session today. We're kind, discrete, and sensitive.

22/10/2025

We're providing free workshops for women in the Dharamshala region throughout the month of November 2025.

Want to know how to support your husband, son, brother, so that they can be strong, well-adjusted, and happy individuals?

Give us a ring quickly and book a workshop for your community before all available slots fill up!

23/04/2025

We're offering a 30% discount off our rates for Developmental Child Assessments till the 10th of May 2025. If you're concerned that your child might be a bit slow, or if you'd just like to know that your child is developing normally, reach out and make an appointment today.