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Meet the Team

Meet the team collaborating at The MHM Clinic. Everyone here is trained in trauma-informed therapy. 

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Counsellor (MA Psychology)

Vanshika Hans (She/Her)

Vanshika is a CBT, NLP and a Hypnotherapy practitioner. She works with clients dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, stress, emotional dysregulation, work-life integration etc.

 

She sees every client as a whole and not just their problems. Vanshika believes that mental health is no longer a luxury but a necessity and it should be accessible to all. 

 

Her idea of a successful treatment remains on helping the clients shift their focus from fixing their problems to realizing and promoting their strengths.

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Counsellor & Project Manager (MA Counselling Psychology)

Poornima Ujwal (She/Her)

Poornima Ujwal holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. (Hons.) in Psychology from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. She is an accredited substance use counsellor, a trauma-informed therapist and CPR certified, committed to advancing holistic, evidence-based approaches to mental health.

With extensive training and experience, including at the NIMHANS Center for Addiction Medicine and Digital Academy, she has successfully conducted over 800 hours of counselling and therapy sessions, assisting more than 150 individuals. She began her journey by working on her own depression and anxiety as a teenager. Her commitment to inclusivity and meaningful change drives her to innovate and advocate for those affected by mental health challenges.

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Counsellor (MA Applied Psychology)

Geetika Sharma  (She/Her)

Geetika is a trauma-informed care counseling psychologist with diverse experience in hospitals and the IT industry. 

Her spiritual interests enrich her perspective, and she creates safe and supportive environments for clients to explore challenges and achieve growth. 

 

Geetika works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and utilizes various modalities including CBT, SFBT,ACT, Art therapy and hypnotherapy.

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Counsellor (MA Psychology)

Nikita Taneja (She/Her)

Nikita has been working with MHM as a counsellor for a year. The 21st-century trauma competency training facilitated her to use a trauma-informed and intersectional lens to address her clients' concerns.

 

She works with teenagers and young adults, focusing on issues like anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and related issues.

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Counsellor (MA Counselling Psychology)

Ria Gidwani (She/Her)

Ria Gidwani is a certified Career Counselor, Trauma-Informed therapist and CBT practitioner.

 

She specialises in individual therapy with 5+ years of experience and is known for emotional regulation, stress management, anxiety, depression anger management relationship management conflict resolution, insomnia, study skills, and time management skills. 

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Counsellor (Pursuing Mphil Clinical Psychology)

Rashika Sharma (She/Her)

Rashika is a psychotherapist, with a humanistic, solution-focused approach. Her approach is client-centered in nature. Her interests lie in breaking down human behavior and mental processes. I have been trained in trauma-informed therapy.

 

She is currently undergoing training in Clinical Psychology as an MPhil trainee.  
Rashika aims to unblock the blocked minds, see the unseen, and hear the unheard.

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Counsellor (MSc Psychology)

Arhama Shams Sheikh (She/Her)

Arhama follows a trauma-informed, intersectional approach to psychotherapy. The former helps her assist individuals in doing the inner work and to build safe connections in order to heal.

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The latter helps highlight the socio-cultural context, and structures that may have contributed to the client's distress.

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Arhama is trained in REBT, CBT, and art therapy. She works with both millennials and Gen Z clients.

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Counsellor (MA Psychology)

Rupali Gangwar (She/Her)

Rupali is a trauma-informed psychologist who is dedicated to providing help and support to people facing various mental health concerns. She has an eclectic approach to therapy with a focus on the holistic well-being of the individual. 
 

Her areas of expertise include guiding and helping clients deal with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, work-life balance, and general well-being.

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Counsellor (MA Clinical Psychology)

Niharikaa  (She/Her)

Niharikaa is a counseling psychologist currently based in Mumbai, India, currently training in a trauma-focused approach.

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In her practice, she tailors her approach to align with the specific needs of each client, grounded in the profound principles of humanistic and client-centered therapy. She is dedicated to fostering a secure and non-judgmental environment, wherein individuals can courageously explore their narratives in the greater context.

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Junior Administrator (MSc Cognitive Science)

Paridhi Gupta (She/Her)

Paridhi is currently pursuing her Master's in Cognitive Science from CBCS, Allahabad after a Bachelor's in Applied Psychology from the University of Delhi.

 

She is involved in helping manage the day to operations at MHM, and acts as a liaison between clients and therapists, along with managing other administrative functions.

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Rahul

"I never seeked therapy my whole life, it made me think like I'm weak. But then I found Rashika, she has such a positive aura that just talking to her made me feel better. I will be always grateful to her for making me a better person in those tough times, and she deserves everything in this world. Lots of love."
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