Amruta Pinjarkar

10 years of experience   Marathi, English, Hindi

Educational Qualifications

Masters in Counselling Psychology, Masters in Labour Studies

Specialisation

Psychosomatic Problems, Teens and Parents - Amruta is in the counselling profession by choice and not by chance. She has been associated with Spring since the last 10 years. As an avid learner of mind and emotions for many years, she has helped clients understand their emotional world better. Her sessions involve a lot of listening, a bit of psycho-education with a dash of humour.

Personal Interest

Travelling, Reading, Workation to unknown places.

Anuradha Shah

7 years of experience   English, Hindi, Gujrati, Marathi

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Economics and Master's degree in Management Studies from Mumbai University, a degree in Counselling Psychology, Diploma in Narrative Psychology, training and fellowship with Sumedhas Academy of Human Context from 2002

Specialisation

Adults with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, work issues. She is a certified practitioner of MBTI, FIRO-B, and EUM Suite of instruments.

Personal Interest

She loves chatting about books, movies, music, poetry, politics, technology, and just about anything under the sun. She's happiest soaking in music of the subcontinent and finds deep resonance in Sufi and Urdu poetry.

Archana Sudhendranath

6 years of experience   Hindi, English, Kannada

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's and Master's degree in Law and in Counselling Psychology.

Specialisation

Adults navigating the trials and tribulations of life including anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, women in their journey of motherhood. She also works extensively with couples, helping them develop better communication and cultivate healthier relationships. With her gentle and empathetic approach, she aims to help clients develop a greater awareness of self and personal growth. Before mastering the field of psychology, she has studied law. She has been associated with Spring since 2017.

Personal Interest

When she's not working, she's likely coffeeing at a coffee shop, plotting her next clean eat meal, pottering around her plant and human babies or seeking new travel adventures.

Auritra Ghosh

4 years of experience   Hindi, English, Bengali

Educational Qualifications

Auritra has done her post graduate diploma in Dance & Movement Therapy from TISS, Mumbai. She also consults with NGOs to implement psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, each with unique and varying needs.

Specialisation

Auritra works with clients going through various life stage transitions, influenced by individual circumstances and personal development. Auritra's understanding of the mind-body connection and the practical impact of movement on mental health lends to her versatile approach in mental health care. As a counsellor, she strives to co-create an environment of unconditional acceptance with her clients.

Personal Interest

Auritra has pursued a career in acting. As an actor she has worked in theatre productions, feature films and series.

Avani Dhruve

4 years of experience   Hindi, English

Educational Qualifications

Chartered Accountant, MA in Psychology, NLP and coaching certification (ICTA), Degree in dream analysis (UCM). Also has certifications in Reiki, Akasha, and Access consciousness.

Specialisation

She is passionate towards facilitating Self-awareness within her clients and believes in a holistic approach towards health and healing. She works with various age groups handling issues related to finding self-confidence and self-esteem, anxiety, sexual abuse, overthinking, and facilitating positive self-talk.

Personal Interest

She is driven to fuse spiritual principles of happy and peaceful life through psychotherapeutic approach. She loves meditations, mantras and exploring the Vedic teachings.

Dwijatha Somayajula

16 years of experience   English, Hindi, Tamil, Telegu

Educational Qualifications

Masters in Mathematics from IIT Madras, PGDM from IIM Bangalore, Masters in Psychology, Training in REBT

Specialisation

Individuals, families, children/parents, couples, life-stage transitioning individuals, addiction, long-term illness management and grief management.

Personal Interest

She is always inquisitive and questioning... she is often foraging offline and online, through books and places.

Esha Bhojwani

10 years of experience   English, Hindi, Sindhi

Educational Qualifications

BA in Psychology (Mumbai University), Masters in Social Work and Counselling (University of Hong Kong), Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (XICP).

Specialisation

Individuals, Women going through difficulties, she approaches sessions with holistic and person-centred way with an aim to help clients come to a better understanding and acceptance of self.

Personal Interest

During her free time Esha can be found visiting art galleries and catching up on the latest movies. She is a history buff and an avid reader and also enjoys taking long walks in nature.

Heeral Vadgama

4 years of experience   Hindi, English

Educational Qualifications

Master's in Clinical Psychology , Certificate in Transactional Analysis ICTA and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy - Albert Ellis Institute.

Specialisation

Individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, neurodiversity, and relationship issues. She stays informed on the latest practices and employs varied therapy modalities integrating them to address the evolving needs of individuals, with a strong emphasis on cultural diversity.

Personal Interest

She is passionate about health and nutrition, enjoys listening to music, and reading books. These activities enrich her personal life and enhance her holistic approach to therapy.

Jessy Phillips

4 years of experience   English, Hindi

Educational Qualifications

Masters in Clinical Psychology from Mumbai University and a post-graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Christian Counselling Centre, Vellore.

Specialisation

Jessy Phillips is a trained counsellor and psychotherapist with a total 20+ years of experience working with individuals across all age groups. She started her career as a professor in Psychology at Sophia College, Elphinstone College, and Nirmala Niketan.

Personal Interest

In her free time Jessy loves watching movies, especially true crime documentaries, and is an avid animal lover.

Liya Gupta

7 years of experience   English, Hindi, Bengali

Educational Qualifications

MA Psychology degree in Counselling, XLRI Management PGDHRM PCC- Professional Certified coach from International Coaching Federation, MBTI, Transaction Analysis Enneagram and Neuroscience certified.

Specialisation

She is also a practicing coach. She is passionate using different methodologies of neuroscience and human behaviourist skills. She uses enquiry methods, helps clients with compassion to move out from their comfort zone Individuals, couples or, employees going through difficulties, she approaches sessions with holistic and person-centred way with an aim to help clients come to a better understanding and acceptance of self.

Personal Interest

Liya is an explorer at heart and deeply connected with nature, music and poetry.

Neeti Mehta

4 years of experience   English, Hindi

Educational Qualifications

PG Diploma in Counselling, B.A (Psychology), P.G. Diploma in Human Resources, Certificates in Transaction Analysis, REBT and Robert Carkhuff Model.

Specialisation

Adults with depression, anxiety, relationship and work-related issues. Neeti uses eclectic approach to therapy that includes Rogerian, Transaction Analysis and humanistic therapy. She is passionate about human behaviour and a great believer in human potential. She works to ensure a safe, non- judgemental space for her clients. Through deep listening, empathy and compassion, Neeti encourages her clients to explore their deeper self and discover unique ways to address their issues.

Personal Interest

Neeti is an avid traveller, movie buff and enjoys reading mostly fiction. She believes that it's a wonderful way to travel to places she hasn't yet seen and meet interesting people.

Priya Chandna

8 years of experience   English, Hindi

Educational Qualifications

She has a Masters in Counselling Psychology, Masters in Human Resource Management (XLRI Jamshedpur)

Specialisation

Priya works with adults dealing with Depression, Anxiety, etc and also with Couples. Priya approaches each client with curiosity about their inner world and uses various tools such as Transaction Analysis, etc. Priya finds it gratifying to work with individuals on developing a deeper understanding of themselves and in helping them navigate their own journeys.

Personal Interest

She is a travel aficionado. Baking sourdough bread, watercolour painting and watching Netflix are relaxing for her. Dogs have a special place in her heart!

Priya Kehair

9 years of experience   English, Hindi

Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology, Diploma in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and Holistic Counselling Psychology, Masters in Management Studies, Qualified trainer for Rogerian client-centred therapy.

Specialisation

Client-centred therapy for Individuals, children/parents, couples, relationship management, life-stage transition management. Priya has been associated with Spring for over 11 years. She combines her expertise with depth psychology and Rogerian client-centred therapy, to craft a unique and customized approach that helps individuals across age groups and cultures, in navigating their journeys, crossing their desired milestones and charting new paths to transition with renewed vigour and resilience.

Personal Interest

She is an avid traveller, creative thinker and has a passion for teaching and public speaking.

Rakhi Mehta

4 years of experience   Hindi, English

Educational Qualifications

Masters in Counselling Psychology, Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Transactional Analysis (3yrs), Facilitator training in Sexuality Education, at present training in Integral Somatic Psychology.

Specialisation

Teenagers and adults. She uses an eclectic approach to therapy that includes psychodynamic therapy, transactional analysis, and Somatic Psychology. She has conducted student sessions on life skills and POCSO sessions with teachers and support staff at schools across cities while working with an NGO.

Personal Interest

She likes to watch movies and listen to Ghazals. She loves refurbishing clothes, furniture and artefacts. She is also passionate about exploring different aspects of the city she is in.

Revati Raja

7 years of experience   English, Hindi, Malayalam

Educational Qualifications

Masters in Counselling Psychology from Christ University Bangalore. She has a diploma in music therapy and has completed course work in Applied Behavioural Analysis.

Specialisation

Play therapy, handling clients with mild, moderate and severe behavior and emotional concerns. Her ability to communicate, passionate approach, and confident manner makes her reliable and efficient at her work.

Personal Interest

She is an avid reader; she loves listening to music and enjoys singing.

Rida Merchant

3 years of experience   Hindi, English

Educational Qualifications

M.Sc in Applied Psychology from NMIMS Deemed-to-be University

Specialisation

Rida is a dedicated psychologist who helps in supporting children and young adults through a variety of emotional and behavioural challenges. She approaches each individual with compassion, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to understanding their unique experiences. Rida incorporates therapeutic modalities like play therapy, mindfulness techniques and transactional analysis and is skilled in conducting potential and psychometric assessments - offering insights that guide her clients toward personal growth. She also aspires to reduce stigmatization that confine individuals to limiting labels and culminate a better understanding of mental health as she enriches both her clients' lives and her own intuitive understanding of the human experience.

Personal Interest

Outside of her work, she loves to explore new places, lose herself in a good film, paint and listen to her favourite artists.

Ritu Bagla

4 years of experience   Hindi, English

Educational Qualifications

MA in Clinical Psychology, MBA in Finance, B. Sc Honours in Physics, ICF Coach from Erickson International, Certified in Group Process Work from Aastha Foundation, Practitioner in NLP & Appreciative Inquiry, Certified in Tony Buzan's Mind Mapping, Edward de Bono's Lateral Thinking and Six Thinking Hats. She is certified on DiSC & 15 FQ+ and various other Psychometric tests.

Specialisation

Works with Adults and Youth on anxiety, stress, grief, depression, work related, relationship and various issues. She believes in the wholesomeness of individuals and tapping of the resources within to unleash their potential. She uses integrative therapy methods to enable individuals to navigate their life journey well.

Personal Interest

Explorer by nature, she is fond of adventure sports. She is passionate about community work and volunteers with various NGOs. She also enjoys music, movies, and reading.

Samay Ajmera

8 years of experience   English, Hindi, Gujarati

Educational Qualifications

MA Psychology, Professional Credential Coach (International Coaching Federation), Diploma in music therapy.

Specialisation

With a warm demeanour and passion for understanding the complexities of the human psyche, Samay specialises in working with individuals of all ages using a non-directive, person-centred approach.

Personal Interest

When he's not working, you can find him enjoying books, coffees, treks and old vinyl records.

Saumya Dixit

4 years of experience   English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi

Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology, Master's in Management, ICF certified Coach (ACC), NLP practitioner, certified in CBT and REBT

Specialisation

Individuals, families, couples, primary caregivers of terminally ill individuals. Saumya works enthusiastically with clients across all age groups. She helps individuals to navigate their life journey by creating self-awareness and developing deeper understanding of themselves. She facilitates them in achieving their life and / or work goals through personal challenges.

Personal Interest

Travelling, exploring newer places and cultures, dancing, reading, and evolving as a better human being.

Shaheen Allabux

6 years of experience   English, Hindi, Gujarati

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's in Commerce and Master's in Management Studies from Mumbai University. She is a trained arts-based therapist and has also done a course in Yogic Philosophy.

Specialisation

She likes to combine Yogic philosophies, psycho-education and play-based methods to build a therapeutic relationship with her clients. She has worked with various age groups handling issues related to individuation, academic performance, career pathways, familial and marital challenges etc.

Personal Interest

Travelling is her first love. Besides that, being a foodie, she enjoys trying out new cuisines, eating out with family and friends, and is fond of going for movies, theatre, art, and reading.

Sharan Saikumar

4 years of experience   Hindi, English

Educational Qualifications

Undergraduate in Commerce (Pune University), Post Grad in Communications (MICA), MFA in Creative Writing (NYU), Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (TISS).

Specialisation

Adults dealing with work and relationship issues. Sharan thinks in stories and helps her clients deep dive into theirs. She finds the intersectionality between human psychology and storytelling fascinating. She hopes to, one day, get herself yet another degree in narrative psychology.

Personal Interest

Reading, Traveling

Sneha Mani

10 years of experience   English, Hindi, Tamil

Educational Qualifications

Masters in Developmental Disorders and Clinical Practice (University of York) and a BA in Psychology (St Xavier's, Mumbai).

Specialisation

She has experience as a Clinical Psychologist and a School Counsellor, and has trained in REBT and Counselling Survivors of Sexual Abuse. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults.

Personal Interest

A curious and explorative person by nature, Sneha enjoys chasing adventures. Whether they are a new recipe in the kitchen, kayaking in a river or reading the latest crime.

Srividya Mehta

4 years of experience   English, Hindi

Educational Qualifications

M.A in Clinical psychology, and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling from Prafulta. Her interest in children and parenting also led her to a course in Anthroposophy, learning Waldorf ways of living and parenting.

Specialisation

Vidya has always been interested in human behaviour, healing, and parenting. She did her M.A in Clinical psychology and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling from Prafulta. Her interest in children and parenting also led her to a course in Anthroposophy, learning Waldorf's ways of living and parenting.

Prior to this, she did Engineering and an MBA from IIM Lucknow. She worked in IT, Strategy, and M&A. During the first two decades of her work life, she set up a restaurant called "Gonguura" before she started her journey in Therapy and counselling.

Personal Interest

Reading & Listening to Music

Susan Phillips

16 years of experience   English, Malayalam

Educational Qualifications

Masters in Psychology. She also holds a Masters in English Literature and an M. Phil in Linguistics.

Specialisation

She is trained in Gestalt Relational Therapy from the Pacific Gestalt institute, Los Angeles and has attended several of their workshops in California. She has also attended workshops on Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy from Bangalore. Along with this, she is also certified in ISP (Integrated Somatic Psychology).

Personal Interest

Susan is interested in western astrology and tarot cards. She loves dogs and cats, books, music and the occasional impromptu dance.

Sweta Fernandes

24 years of experience   English, Hindi, Sindhi

Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree in Applied Psychology (Clinical) from Mumbai University in 2001.

Specialisation

A former apprentice for 5 years, she joined Spring in 2007 and thereon is providing psychotherapy and tele-therapy (offline and online) for individuals, couples and families of diverse age groups. Rich in experience, her approach to therapy is non-directive, client-centric and she frequently used Potential Assessment and Psychometric Assessment tools to help individuals gain insights into their own abilities and mental makeup.

Personal Interest

Spiritually inclined she is an avid gardener and an enthusiast for plastic recycling. Enjoys cooking and is equally passionate in hosting social gatherings with warmth and love.

Tehzeeb Doctor

4 years of experience   Hindi, English

Educational Qualifications

MA Clinical Psychology, Mindfulness Coach.

Specialisation

Tehzeeb works to provide a safe space for children, young adults and adults to express their emotions and support them on their journey of self-discovery. Through talk therapy, play therapy, mindfulness and other creative methods she works with those dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, among others.

Personal Interest

She enjoys writing fiction, is a voracious reader and loves to explore the world through her travels.

Uma Poddar

8 years of experience   English, Hindi

Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree in Psychology, Masters in English Literature, PGD in Advertising and Marketing Communication.

Specialisation

Individuals and Couples.

Personal Interest

An ardent Vipassana practitioner and believes in power of self - awareness. Relationships at all levels interest her. She enjoys meeting people and understanding them.

Vibha Chokhani

6 years of experience   English, Hindi

Educational Qualifications

Masters in Business Administration (USA), Bachelor in Management Studies (Mumbai University), Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from International Coaching Federation.

Specialisation

A lifelong learner of mind and body connection (mainly through practice of Vipassana meditation), she has helped clients understand their emotional experiences better. Supports adult men and women with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, work issues. She approaches sessions with a holistic whole-person focus with an aim to help clients come to a better understanding and acceptance of self. She believes people are naturally creative, resourceful and whole. She is also a practicing leadership & life coach for individuals and teams.

Personal Interest

Vibha enjoys dance, theatre, exploring new places and local craft.