About me

I am a qualified Counselling Psychologist based in Kochi, India and have worked with a wide range of psychological and emotional issues in both child and adult population.

 It is necessary that people have a safe and non-judgemental space to talk about difficult and unpleasant aspects of their lives. It is important to encourage awkward conversations that are otherwise constrained by fear. It is essential that people understand their own inner world, motivations, thoughts, feelings and actions without any judgement. It is important that people feel seen and heard, and quoting famous Psychologist Carl Rogers, I truly believe "people only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are". And I aim to hold such a space for my clients to help them see themselves as a whole (including the broken, unpleasant, neglected parts of self), to fully accept themselves, and to heal.  

I use an eclectic approach to help clients and some of models I utilise include Psycho-dynamic theories, Person-centred therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. In my practice, I strictly adhere to the ethical guidelines provided by American Psychological Association (APA).

I strongly believe in the importance of mental health for our optimal functioning and holistic well-being and wish to look at therapy and healing as a continuous process for personal growth.

Qualification

• PhD Psychology, Pursuing, Christ University, Bangalore
• M.Sc. Counselling Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore
• B.A. Sociology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai
• UGC-NET (Lectureship) for Psychology
• Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (by Dr Nina Josefowitz, University of Toronto, Ontario)
• PG Certificate in Attachment Theory, International Attachment Network

Work Experience

• Consultant Counselling Psychologist at Yellow Club, Kochi (May 2019-Present)
• Research Assistant, UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKEIRI) Project, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (July 2019-April 2022)
• Consultant Counselling Psychologist at Santulan, Delhi (November 2019-June 2020)
• Consultant Counselling Psychologist at Rajagiri Family Counselling Centre (July-November 2019)
• Consultant Counselling Psychologist at Child Welfare Committee, Kochi (May-June 2019)
• Clinical Psychology Trainee at General Hospital, Ernakulam (April-May 2019)
• School Counsellor at Ravindra Bharathi Global School, Bangalore (June 2018-March 2019)
• Psychology Intern at Dhanya Doctor’s Chambers, Neuropsychiatry Specialty Clinic, Thammanam (April-May 2017)