Dr Anila Paul

Dr. Anila Paul, an Indian by birth and a New Zealand Citizen, is an experienced senior clinician and psychotherapist in the field of Addictions and Mental health, treating individuals and families affected by addictions and co-morbid mental health disorders.

Her expertise is in providing prevention programs, counseling, case management and has a proven background in health service planning, program development and implementation of Addiction and Mental health programs at both regional and national levels in New Zealand.

Dr Anila is currently residing in Sri Lanka, setting up “Ayuda Centre of Healing” at Thalahena, Negombo, which is a centre for wellness and recovery, that integrates western and eastern philosophies to renew, rejuvenate and transform people’s lives in a meaningful way.