Psychotherapist

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Awakened Living Counseling Center

₹1500 per session of *information hidden*min. Concession is given to students and young adults. Counseling is free for all girls and women for one week preceding International Women's Day in March every year.

First couple of sessions are devoted to history taking wherein the client is given full opportunity of being heard. A assessment of the issue is done and test results are communicated to the client. Thereafter a therapy goal setting session is conducted. Followed by identification of troublesome emotions. These are treated using CBT, REBT and other appropriate therapies. A rapport is build with the client which allows the sessions to unfold naturally. Client gets new insights and perspectives regarding the issues at hand. Many more steps follow which are unique to each individual. Ultimately, the client becomes free from suffering and starts smiling. That is my true reward.

I am a Homoeopathic doctor and after working in hospitals for a few years, I developed interest in therapy and counseling. Subsequently, I completed Masters in Counseling Psychology and underwent some intensive practical trainings. Soon, I started my own Counseling Center and helped many people to heal their wounds and lead a happy life.

During my job as a houseman doctor in hospitals, I saw many patients who were suffering from some mental trauma or issues. I realized traditional medical science cannot heal them and Counseling can be a better option. I became interested in genuinely helping people to get out of suffering and lead a joyous life. Thus started a very fulfilling journey of myself as a therapist.

I am a practicing counsellor since more than 10 years and during this period I have helped several types of clients who have approached me for varied types of issues. Clients include children, teenagers, students, working men and women, housewives and old people. They are from different cultural backgrounds. Some are domestic while others are non resident Indians. People seek help for various issues which are bothering them like anxiety, depression, addiction, marriage and relationships, breakups etc.

A recent case was that of a young girl facing breakup having anger issues and screen addiction too. Detailed history taking and assessments were done initially. Core beliefs were identified and worked upon using REBT. Effective breathing techniques were taught and practiced. Tips and training was given to overcome screen addiction. It was an intense process to say the least but it proved to be fruitful. After *information hidden*sessions, slowly but surely the girl who had lost charm in life recovered and simply became happy once again. She learnt how to let go the past, embrace the present and welcome the future. She was so joyous after therapy that she started referring her friends for counseling and they too benefitted. Overall it was a very satisfying experience for me.

Long lasting benefits from therapy are derived only if it is completed. Depending upon the intensity of the issue, therapy may require *information hidden*sessions or even more. Along with patience client should also be willing to do the home work given by the counselor. Needless to say the client should be truthful and open about his / her issues.

Does the professional speak his / her language? Is the therapist inclusive and liberal in approach? Am I open to go through the counseling process which can be intense at times? Am I willing to work for the change I seek?