Your Therapist
A queer-affirmative, trauma-informed therapist based in India with five years of experience. I hold space for both your internal systems and the external ones that shape them.
Know more →A space to slow down and make sense of what you’re carrying. Trauma-informed, queer-affirmative support for adults navigating relationships, identity, and life transitions.
Come as you are. We’ll make sense of it together.
You’ve been managing and getting through what you need to. You keep going through your days like everything’s fine…
…but something feels heavier than it should. A part of you still feels unsettled, as if it can sense that something isn’t quite right.
Maybe it shows up in the part of you that second-guesses yourself in every relationship. The part of you that is overly critical about everything you do. The gap between who you actually are and who you should be keeps widening.
Maybe it shows up in a part of you that believes everyone has a cheat code for life but you. A part of you that is hyper-aware of everything you’re thinking or feeling, but doesn’t know what to do with it yet.
You don’t have to wait until things fall apart. You can begin from exactly where you are and gently make sense of what’s coming up.
How We Work
At Therapy with Durva, our work is trauma-informed, relational, and queer-affirmative. This means:
We integrate IFS, ACT, Relational Therapy, and Somatic Awareness. At the core of it, the relationship that you and your therapist share is what matters the most. This relationship is built on mutual trust, respect, and dignity.
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Services we offer
At Therapy with Durva, we create spaces where people can slow down, feel understood, and engage with mental health in ways that are accessible, thoughtful, and grounded in real-life experiences. Our work is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for each person’s inner world.
You’re more than welcome in these spaces if you’re a therapist looking to enrich your practice and access support, or an individual seeking support, reflection, and connection.
These circles are designed for therapists and practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in a collaborative, non-hierarchical space. Therapist Akshi Gadia and I have created this space to learn together by discussing a relevant textbook. We engage with the model and text, both intellectually and experientially. We are currently on the 5th edition of our learning circle.
Our current Peer Learning Circle runs as part of Parts Work in Practice, a 4-month IFS learning journey reading Transcending Trauma by Dr. Frank Anderson — alongside a Foundations Workshop and peer supervision.
Our workshops are interactive and rooted in everyday realities. For therapists, we focus on deepening skills, exploring frameworks, and building a more nuanced understanding of client work.
For other individuals, we simplify psychological concepts and offer practical tools to navigate emotions, relationships, and self-awareness.
Our IFS Foundations Workshop runs as part of Parts Work in Practice, our current learning journey — available in-person in Mumbai or online.
We host support groups that offer a sense of community and shared understanding. These spaces are designed for individuals who may feel alone in their experiences and are looking to explore their difficulties with others who may share their pain. The focus is on holding space and building insight.
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These circles are dedicated spaces for therapists to be held, rather than to hold. Participants are invited to share, listen, and process their own experiences within a supportive peer environment. It’s a space for reflection, care, and replenishment.
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We work with organisations to create more emotionally aware and supportive workplaces. Our sessions focus on themes like stress, burnout, communication, and psychological safety offered in a way that is engaging, relevant, and grounded in the realities of work life. These workshops blend theory and practice.
About
I’m a queer-affirmative, trauma-informed therapist based in India with five years of experience.
My work is shaped by formal training and paying close attention to people in their relationships, their environments, and all the systems they’re a part of. I firmly believe that our internal systems often reflect the external social systems we are a part of; our narratives are built around the world we exist in. I hold space for both: the internal systems, and the external ones which directly or indirectly affect us.
I understand that we all have different parts, each with its own role and story. Even the parts that feel overwhelming or confusing are, in some way, protective.
In our work together, we make space for what’s been hard to sit with. My intention is to create warm spaces where you can be met with gentleness and honesty in a thoughtful and respectful environment. This is precisely why you don’t have to perform or explain everything perfectly, or get it “right.”
When we allow ourselves to fully sit with our experiences, we tend to find our way to ourselves almost naturally. To quote Carl Rogers, “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
I am simply a facilitator and a witness to you finding your way back to yourself.
I’ve also done the work myself; I am in active therapy and I undertake weekly supervision that helps me take care of myself and thereby my clients to my best abilities.
Outside of therapy, I’m an avid flower-collector, book-reader, fruit-eater, cat-petter, crochet-er, and sky-picture-taker <3
If this is something that resonates with you, let’s connect!
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FAQs
You don’t need to be in crisis to begin. If parts of you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure, therapy can offer a space to slow down and understand what’s coming up with care and curiosity.
My work is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS). This means we pay attention to different “parts” of you, your emotions, patterns, and responses, without judgment. The focus is on building a safer, more compassionate relationship with your inner world. I am queer-affirmative, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirmative in my approach.
The first couple of sessions are usually a bit awkward as we are still getting to know each other. The first session is about slowly getting to know what’s been bringing you in. We move at a pace that feels manageable; there’s no expectation to share everything right away.
No preparation is needed. You can come as you are. You can try noticing what’s been bothering you, but it’s okay if that’s unclear. We can always figure it out together.
This varies. Some people come in with a specific concern, while others choose longer-term work. In an IFS-informed space, we often move at a pace that respects your system, rather than rushing change.
Yes. What you share is kept confidential, with a few legal and ethical exceptions that will be shared with you in our informed consent and policy document.
That’s completely okay. It is our responsibility, as therapists, to figure out how to make this accessible to you, not yours to have the right words. We can start with whatever feels easiest: sensations, thoughts, or even just a sense that something feels off.
Your comfort and safety matter. If something feels too much, we can slow down, pause, or shift focus. You’re always in choice about how deep we go.
Most people begin with weekly sessions. This can be adjusted based on your needs and capacity.
Yes, sessions are conducted online to make support more accessible. I also practice offline in Andheri (West), Mumbai.
Fees will be shared when you reach out, so you can make an informed decision. If needed, we can have a brief conversation about what feels sustainable.
Sessions typically last 50–60 minutes, allowing enough space to settle in and gently explore what’s present.
A 24-hour notice is requested for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations may be chargeable, as the time is reserved for you.
Sessions will end at the scheduled time. This helps maintain consistency and respect for both our time.
Payment details will be shared at the time of booking. Sessions are usually confirmed once payment is completed.
Therapy primarily happens within sessions. You’re welcome to note things down as they arise and bring them in. For scheduling or logistical concerns, you can reach out.
This space is not designed for crisis support. If you’re in immediate distress, it’s important to reach out to a local helpline or emergency service.
A trauma-informed space includes clear, consistent boundaries. This includes confidentiality, predictable session times, and a focus on your therapeutic needs. These boundaries are part of what creates safety, trust, and steadiness in our work together.
