Dr. Surabhi Somani

More About the Doctor

Dr. Surabhi Somani is a seasoned tobacco cessation counsellor with over a decade of dedicated experience helping individuals break free from tobacco addiction. With a strong foundation as a Dentist and a Master’s in Public Health, along with certification in Tobacco Control from Johns Hopkins University, she brings a rare blend of clinical insight and behavioural science to her counselling practice. She has personally guided thousands of individuals through their quit journeys, combining evidence-based techniques with empathy, structured goal setting, and practical relapse prevention strategies. Her approach is not just about quitting tobacco — it is about rebuilding confidence, self-control, and long-term wellbeing.

Dr. Somani is the founder of a dedicated tobacco cessation clinic and leads AACHARYA, Asia’s accredited Tobacco Treatment Training Program, where she trains healthcare professionals in effective cessation methods. Her experience spans clinical settings, government collaborations, educational institutions, corporate programs, and non-profit initiatives across Asia and Africa. She has contributed to national tobacco control efforts as a member of the Task Force for Tobacco Control at the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) and has collaborated with organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO). She is also a published researcher and author in the field of tobacco cessation and behaviour change.

In her counselling sessions, Dr. Somani focuses on understanding each individual’s triggers, mindset, and readiness to change. She believes people don’t struggle because they are weak or lack willpower — they struggle because they haven’t been given the right strategy and the right support.

Dr Somani also offers Tobacco Cessation Counselling which includes a full 3 months package with weekly counselling and medication advice to the person consuming Tobacco.