Welcome to the official website of Keshav Sharma, one of India’s foremost psycho-oncologists and grief therapists specializing in palliative care. With over 15 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to supporting cancer patients and their families, offering compassionate care during the most difficult moments of their lives. As the founder of OncoPsychCare, she has revolutionized the integration of psychological support into comprehensive cancer care throughout India.

Specialized Expertise in Psycho-Oncology and Grief Therapy

Keshav Sharma’s unique approach to psycho-oncology is built on internationally recognized and world-class trainings in Psycho Oncology, Advanced Grief Therapy, Palliative Care, Death Doula Practice, Dignity Therapy, Compassionate Leadership and Professional and Clinical Supervision.  

Distinguished Career in Psycho-Oncology

– Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai

– Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Silchar, Assam

– Fortis Healthcare Ltd.

-Bangalore Hospice Trust, Bagchi Karunashraya, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Keshav Sharma brings her experience of working in different regions in India which has enriched her ability to deliver culturally sensitive, personalized care, honouring the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of each individual patient.

 Educational Leadership in Psycho-Oncology

– Course Facilitator  for the IPOS-endorsed “Counselling Skills in Palliative Care” certificate program at the Academy of Palliative Medicine

– Course Facilitator for Indian Association of Palliative care and Academy of Palliative Medicine 

– Mentor for organizations developing psycho-oncology programs and support helplines, as well as young students and NGOs like Can Support and Umeedein

– Guest Faculty for esteemed institutions such as XIM SLA Bhubaneswar, Centurion University, IILM, G.D. Goenka University, Mody University, University of Jammu, Assam University, and the Academy of Palliative Medicine

– Trained over 800 healthcare professionals in psycho-oncological services

Professional Recognition and Affiliations

– Founding member of the Psycho-Oncology Society of India (POSI)

– International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS)

– International Association of Palliative Care  (IAPC)

– American Psychiatric Association (APA)

– Indian Association of Professional Supervision

– International Death Doula Federation