Dr. Bincy Mathew Reviews

A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore, with no prior mental health history, developed severe anxiety after being diagnosed with early-stage thyroid cancer. Dr. Mathew integrated mindfulness-based stress reduction with cognitive behavioral therapy over 8 weeks, enabling the patient to undergo radioactive iodine treatment calmly and return to work with sustained emotional resilience.

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural Karnataka village, presenting with depression following her husband's death and her own breast cancer recurrence. With no family support, Dr. Mathew used narrative therapy and connected her to a community elder support group, leading to gradual emotional recovery and renewed engagement in teaching village children. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 45-year-old single mother working as a garment factory worker, struggling with panic attacks while caring for her teenage son undergoing leukemia treatment. Dr. Mathew provided crisis intervention and taught her grounding techniques during brief 15-minute sessions scheduled around her shifts, resulting in stabilized mental health within 3 weeks despite ongoing financial stress. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 19-year-old college student from an affluent family, experiencing existential distress after his osteosarcoma diagnosis forced him to abandon his athletic scholarship dreams. Dr. Mathew employed acceptance and commitment therapy, helping him redefine his identity through mentoring other young cancer patients, with notable psychological growth observed over 6 months. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 58-year-old successful businessman who developed treatment-resistant depression during pancreatic cancer treatment, having previously relied solely on his wealth to solve problems. Dr. Mathew introduced psychodynamic therapy exploring his mortality fears, leading to profound personal insights and improved family relationships after 4 months of intensive sessions. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 35-year-old transgender woman facing discrimination during her cervical cancer treatment, presenting with complex trauma and social isolation. Dr. Mathew provided affirmative therapy while coordinating with hospital staff for sensitivity training, resulting in the patient establishing support networks and completing treatment with dignity. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

An 81-year-old former classical dancer with metastatic breast cancer and complicated grief over losing her artistic identity. Dr. Mathew incorporated movement therapy and legacy-building activities, helping her create a digital dance archive that brought meaning to her final months. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 42-year-old Afghan refugee mother of four, experiencing PTSD from conflict trauma compounded by her daughter's brain tumor diagnosis. Dr. Mathew worked with interpreters using trauma-focused CBT and cultural bridging techniques, enabling the family to navigate the healthcare system while processing their displacement trauma over 9 months. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 30-year-old chef with oral cancer who developed severe body dysmorphia following jaw surgery, refusing to see friends or return to work. Dr. Mathew used mirror exposure therapy and social skills training, leading to his successful return to modified culinary work and social reintegration after 5 months. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 67-year-old retired army colonel with prostate cancer, exhibiting toxic masculinity that prevented him from expressing vulnerability or accepting support. Dr. Mathew strategically framed psychological care as 'mission planning' and used stoic philosophy integration, resulting in improved emotional expression and family communication. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 23-year-old medical student diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, experiencing intense guilt about potentially failing her exams and disappointing her family. Dr. Mathew implemented solution-focused brief therapy and academic accommodation advocacy, enabling her to continue studies during treatment and ultimately graduate on time. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 50-year-old tribal artisan from Northeast India with cervical cancer, communicating primarily through her art due to language barriers. Dr. Mathew incorporated art therapy and non-verbal communication techniques, facilitating emotional expression that improved her treatment adherence and preserved cultural connection. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 38-year-old IT professional who developed obsessive-compulsive symptoms around contamination fears during his wife's breast cancer treatment. Dr. Mathew provided exposure and response prevention therapy while addressing his caregiver burnout, resolving his OCD symptoms within 12 weeks through concurrent family sessions. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 29-year-old new mother with postpartum depression exacerbated by her unexpected leukemia diagnosis. Dr. Mathew developed an integrated treatment plan combining attachment-based therapy with practical parenting support, enabling mother-infant bonding while undergoing chemotherapy over 7 months. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 60-year-old farmer with lung cancer who believed his illness was punishment for past actions, presenting with severe spiritual distress. Dr. Mathew collaborated with his community religious leader to provide culturally-sensitive meaning-centered psychotherapy, resulting in psychological peace and completed treatment. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)