Ashok Bhattacharya

Founder at The Empathy Clinic

Ashok Bhattacharya is a prominent psychiatrist and the founder of The Empathy Clinic, located in Ontario, Canada. He has been practicing psychiatry for over 37 years, focusing on individual and couple psychotherapy. His approach emphasizes the importance of empathy in therapeutic settings, which he believes is essential for fostering compassion and improving interpersonal relationships.1 2 3

Professional Background

Founder of The Empathy Clinic (2015 - Present): The clinic is dedicated to the teaching and practice of empathy, aiming to enhance the quality of relationships in various contexts, including personal and professional environments.1 2
Empathy Architect at EmpathifyU (2022 - Present): In this role, he continues to promote empathy as a fundamental skill.1
Private Practice Psychiatrist: Bhattacharya has been in private practice since 1989, specializing in psychotherapy for individuals and couples.3 4
Author: He has written several books, including C.A.K.E; a guide to reciprocal empathy and Deep Fried Nerves, which explore themes related to empathy and mental health.1 2

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Memorial University of Newfoundland (1980 - 1984)
Fellowship in Psychiatry (FRCP) from the University of Toronto (1985 - 1989)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Microbiology from Memorial University of Newfoundland (1976 - 1980) .1

Dr. Bhattacharya's work highlights the critical role of empathy in mental health care, advocating for its integration into psychiatric practices to improve patient outcomes and relationships.