MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
We provide affordable mental healthcare through our online therapy and counselling services for adults. Our team of psychotherapists, psychologists and counsellors are specialised in trauma-informed care with a neuro-diversity affirmative and queer-affirmative approach grounded in cultural intersectionality and humanistic values.
Offerings
- Individual therapy
- Suicide Prevention Counselling
- Relationship counselling
- Couples therapy
- Caregiver counselling
- Group therapy
- Support groups
- Text/whatsapp on 9818331703
- OR email therapy@swayamfoundation.co.in
Charges
Sliding scale rates are available ranging from INR 500-2000
Pro Bono (Free) cases
3 Pro bono cases are taken up on request every month under our MH Alliance Program. You can apply for this if you are financially challenged or from a marginalized community.
To apply email us at therapy@swayamfoundation.co.in
Therapists
Shrinkhla Sahai
Shrinkhla Sahai is a psychotherapist and has been working as a mental health advocate since 2015. She is trained in clinical psychology and certified in queer affirmative counselling, trauma-informed care, somatic work, couples therapy and therapeutic movement. Shrinkhla is not a conventionally routed therapist. In her earlier avatar she has been a television and radio host, arts/culture scholar, academic and educator (since 2005). She combines her experience in liberal arts and critical theory with her training in psychology to work through an intersectional lens grounded in humanistic values and neurodiversity-affirmative approach. She believes that transformation happens through empathetic conversation and values consistent inner work as an important part of a therapist’s training.
Languages- English, Hindi
Nimita Gupta
Nimita Gupta is a Counselling Psychologist and facilitator. A gold medalist in psychology, she has gone through rigorous internship training in hospitals and NGOs and has a deep understanding of the on-ground application of psychology in actual settings. She has 5+ years of experience in the field of counselling and follows different therapeutic approaches including behaviour modification, client-centric approach, cognitive behavioural therapy, holistic approach, etc. She strongly believes in the concept of self-love and acceptance and considers counselling approaches as tools to dislodge mental health stigma and support every living being in finding their ‘happy place’ in the world. She loves to write articles, and enjoys dancing, listening to music, playing badminton and board games, and cooking with her family.
Languages- English, Hindi
Zainab Fatima
'If you can't fly, run, if you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl. But by all means keep moving' (Martin Luther King). Healing takes time and asking for help is a courageous step, Zainab Fatima is a therapist who offers patient listening and is an empath who aims to provide an environment that is positive and non-judgmental. She specialises in cognitive psychotherapeutic modalities apart from following a humanistic, client c entered and intersectional lens. She has worked as therapist in NGOs and has experience in working with different disorders.
Languages- English, Hindi, Urdu
Aparna Biju
Aparna Biju is a Counselling Psychologist who aims to provide a safe space to clients to help them express and accept their vulnerabilities. She has experience in working with clients dealing with different psychological disorders. She believes that by helping the client identify their strengths and building resilience, both their short term and long term goals can be achieved. Aparna uses an eclectic approach in therapy to tend to the overall growth of the individual. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities, doodling and all forms of interactions with nature.