Siva B
Consultant Psychologist and Founder Director
Siva is the Founder and Director of Psy Nexus and a Guest Lecturer at the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, with extensive expertise in psychometrics and research. His work has been presented at prestigious national and international conferences, earning recognition, including the Best Research Paper Award. He has published more than 10 articles in national and international journals. He integrates teaching with practical research, mentoring students, guiding projects and actively engaged in psychometrics, research, training, and the development of psychological assessments and tools, with broad interests across multiple branches of psychology.
About Me
He is the Founder and Director of Psy Nexus and serves as a Guest Lecturer at the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, with extensive expertise in psychometrics and research. His work has been presented at prestigious national and international conferences, earning recognition, including the Best Research Paper Award. He has published more than ten articles in national and international journals. He integrates teaching with practical research, mentoring students, guiding projects and actively engaged in training and the development of psychological assessments and tools, with broad interests across multiple branches of psychology.
Siva B
Educator
Researcher
I believe in the fact that learning never stops and I am interested in learning new technologies and languages that will help me design and develop a better output in less time.
Experience
Mar 2025 – Present
Guest Lecturer (Full Time)
Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras
Delivering lectures and facilitating learning for postgraduate students, guiding and supervising their research projects from proposal development to thesis completion, and designing course materials, lesson plans, and assessments in alignment with university standards. Providing academic mentorship to support students’ professional and personal growth, while collaborating with faculty on curriculum development and departmental initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of teaching and research within the program.
July 2024 – Present
Psychologist and Founder Director
Psy Nexus
Conducting research projects in the field of psychology while providing individual and group therapy sessions to clients. Organizing and facilitating workshops and seminars for college students and professionals in various organizations.
Mar 2025 – Present
Guest Lecturer (Part Time)
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras
Conducting online and offline classes for undergraduate and postgraduate students through Microsoft Teams, delivering course content effectively in a virtual learning environment. Providing academic support and clarification of concepts, and ensure consistent communication to facilitate meaningful learning experiences through distance education.
25+
Projects Completed
50+
Presentations
5+
Recognitions
20+
Thesis Guided
My Recent Articles
Scholary Outputs
B., Siva & A., Jaimathisa & S., Sasikala. (2025). Bibliometric insights into global research on mental health stigma: a data-driven review of the scientific landscape. Mental Health and Social Inclusion. Emerald Publishing. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-07-2025-0197.
A., Jaimathisa & B., Siva (2025). The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Mind Wandering, Negative Affect, and Sleep Quality Among Young Adults. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. 51(1), 77-84.
A., Jaimathisa & B., Siva (2024). The Influence of Social Comparison on Self-Esteem among B. Ed. Students. INSPA Journal of Applied and School Psychology. 6 (Special Issue), 426-432.
B., Siva & A., Jaimathisa (2024). Exploring the Causes of Loneliness from Indian Young Adults Perspective: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Indian Psychology. 12(4), 210-217.
Devadathan J, B., Siva & A., Jaimathisa (2024). The Role of Yoga-Based Intervention on Anxiety Levels of Studying Women. International Journal of Indian Psychology. 12(4), 621-626.
A., Jaimathisa & B., Siva (2024). Lost in Thought: A Qualitative Exploration of College Students’ Mind-Wandering Experiences. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews. 11(3). 335-341. http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.41151
- Examining the Influence of Family Cohesion and Perceived Parental Support on Psychological Well-Being of College Students. Presented a research paper at the International Conference on Mental Health and Holistic Wellness: Integrating Self, Family, and Society held from 3rd and 4th February 2026, organized by Women’s Christian College, Chennai.
- Examining the Influence of Family Communication on Emotional Resilience among College Students. Presented a research paper at the International Conference on Mental Health and Holistic Wellness: Integrating Self, Family, and Society held from 3rd and 4th February 2026, organized by Women’s Christian College, Chennai.
- Cognitive Fusion, Experiential Avoidance and Death Anxiety among Older Adults: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method Study. Presented a research paper at the 3rd International Conference on “Aging and Cognition: A Lifespan Approach towards Adaptation & Neuroplasticity”, held on 2nd and 3rd February 2026, organized by NIMHANS in association with Jain University, Bengaluru.
- Influence of Personality, Civic Attitude and Values on Voting Behavior of Young Adults. Presented a research paper at the International Conference for Innovations for Sustainable Well-being: Empowering Today’s Youth held on 12th and 13th February 2025, organized by Madras School of Social Work and B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
- Cognitive Distortions and their Mediating Role on Loneliness among University students: A Mixed Research Study. Presented a research paper at the 8th Asian CBT Congress and 1st Asian Trauma Conclave held on 28th February to 3rd March 2024, organised by AIIMS, New Delhi.
- An Exploration of Automatic Thoughts and Emotional Regulation among Government Boarding Students. Co-presented a research paper at the 8th Asian CBT Congress and 1st Asian Trauma Conclave held on 28th February to 3rd March 2024, organised by AIIMS, New Delhi.
- Instagram’s impact on views of Happiness and Mental Well-being among college students: A Thematic Analysis. Presented at the 27th International and 58th National Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology held on 15th to 17th February 2023, organised by University of Delhi at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Participated in the 1st National Annual Conference of Clinical Psychology Society of India (CPSI) held from 10th August to 12th August 2023 at NIMHANS, Bangalore.
- Participated in the International Conference on Applied Forensic Psychology in Crime and Delinquency held-on 31st March and April 1, 2023, at the University of Madras, Chennai.
- Participated in the online workshop on “Solution Focused Brief Therapy,” organized by the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, Chennai, on 7th July 2024.
- Participated in the workshop on “Workplace coaching,” organized by the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, Chennai, on 9th May 2023.
- Participated in the workshop on “Narrative Therapy,” organized by the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, Chennai, on 26th April 2023.
- Participated in the workshop on “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Formulation and Intervention: An orientation,” organized by the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, Chennai, on 4th and 5th November 2022.
- Participated in the National Symposium on “Suicide prevention: Changing the Narratives” organized by the Clinical Psychology Society of India (CPSI) and Shri Shankarlal Sundaribai Shasun Jain College for Women, Chennai, on 26th September 2024.
- Participated in the National Symposium on “Brain and Behavior” jointly organized by the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, and M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai, on March 27, 2023.
- Participated in the National Symposium on “Women & Mental Health” jointly organized by the Clinical Psychology Society of India (CPSI), Tamil Nadu Association of Clinical Psychologists (TNACP), and Government Institute of Mental Health, Chennai on March 26, 2023.
National academy of Psychology (NAOP) – Full Member
Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) – Life Member
My Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy centers on creating an engaging, inclusive, and application-oriented learning environment where students develop conceptual clarity, critical thinking, and practical competence in psychology and research. I believe learning is most effective when theory is connected to real-world examples, research practices, and ethical reasoning. By encouraging inquiry, discussion, and reflection, I aim to help students move beyond memorization toward meaningful understanding and independent thinking.
When I am not Working - I am Travelling