About Aishwarya
Therapy that meets you where you are
Psychologist · MSc Clinical Psychology, University of Southampton · Pune, Maharashtra, India
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and there is no single right way to begin. Whether you are navigating something specific or simply feel that things could be lighter, you are welcome here exactly as you are.
Aishwarya employs an integrative and client-centred approach that emphasises collaboration and holistic mental well-being. Rather than a one-size-fits-all method, the work is shaped around you: your story, your goals, and the pace that feels right. Drawing on evidence-based therapies, sessions stay warm and human, never clinical or cold.
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Qualifications
- MSc in Foundations of Clinical Psychology (Merit), University of Southampton, UK (Russell Group), 2022–2023. With a clinical focus on CBT, ACT, and the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- BA in Psychology (First Division with Distinction), Fergusson College (Autonomous), Savitribai Phule Pune University, 2018–2021.
Training
Certifications & memberships
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), British Psychological Society (BPS) | Membership ID: 694097
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), International Association of Therapists (IOATH)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), International Association of Therapists (IOATH)
- Trauma-Informed Care, Dheeti Centre for Emotional Wellbeing
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper, QPR Institute
- Safeguarding Children Certification, Teaching Personnel | Credential ID: GCNOVVSC
Professional experience
Where Aishwarya has worked
Psychologist, Private Practice
- Aishwarya runs an independent private practice offering evidence-based, integrative psychological support to adults across a range of mental health concerns.
- Sessions are available both online (globally) and in person at Seasons Business Square, Aundh, Pune.
Consultant Psychologist
- Facilitated a range of therapeutic support groups and community discussion events.
- Break Room: a professionally oriented support group designed for early-career therapists and mental health practitioners in private practice, providing a structured space for peer reflection, professional challenges, and collaborative growth.
- Grief and Loss Support Group: a therapeutic group offering compassionate, facilitated support for individuals navigating experiences of bereavement, loss, and grief across its many forms.
- Discussion Group, The Courage to Be Disliked: a psychoeducational discussion group centred on the philosophical and psychological themes of the acclaimed book by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, exploring Adlerian psychology, self-acceptance, and interpersonal freedom.
- Discussion Group, Adolescence: a critically engaged group discussion inspired by the widely viewed series Adolescence, exploring the psychological dimensions of incel culture, red pill ideology, and their manifestations within the Indian socio-cultural context.
Behaviour and Learning Support Supervisor
- Completed 21 school placements across mainstream and Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings in the UK, delivering personalised 1:1 and small group support to students with diagnoses including Autism, Anxiety, and ADHD.
Assistant Psychologist, Internship
- Completed a 144-hour supervised internship under Dr. Ninad Baste (MBBS, MD in Psychological Medicine), with clinical exposure to presentations including Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Substance Use Disorders, and Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
In the media
Public commentary
Research
Selected dissertations
Cultural Differences of Mental Health Literacy, Stigma, and Social Support on Attitudes Towards Mental Health Help-Seeking in India and the UK
An investigation into cross-cultural factors influencing help-seeking behaviour, with implications for mental health accessibility and awareness across diverse socio-cultural contexts.
The Comparison of the Degree of Social Adjustment in Migrant Female Adolescents and Non-Migrant Female Adolescents
A study examining the psychosocial dimensions of migration and its impact on social adjustment in adolescent females.
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation in the Corporate and Creative Field
A comparative exploration of motivational frameworks across professional domains.
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