It's Complicated

Simran Parekh

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Kolkata, IndiaAvailable online only

About me

My greatest passion is to help people make peace with their thoughts through therapy and counselling. I work with my clients to help them find a calmer and more structured self. My greatest asset as a therapist is that I'm a good listener; it is vital to provide my clients with a safe space to rest their burdens. Each client is unique, and I use various therapies to help them gain insight into themselves and the issues they face in life. My aim is to help my clients find a sustainable, long-term solution to an issue by taking immediate steps. I provide immediate feedback, tasks to focus on after the session, and some coping skills. There is nothing as rewarding as helping a client on their journey towards better mental wellbeing! I believe in working in partnership with my clients to utilize their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals.

I speak:

EnglishGujaratiHindi

Location:

Kolkata, India

Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Couples therapySupport for couples working through problems and who want to gain insight into the relational dynamics that contribute to the problem.
EMDRRecommended for those dealing with trauma who want to process painful memories in a structured way to reduce their emotional impact.
MindfulnessMindfulness is the process of maintaining a purposeful moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surrounding environment.

My approach is interactive, warm and accepting. It includes various therapies, including CBT, MBCT, Gestalt Therapy, Relaxation, Anger Management, Stress Management, Individual and Couple Counseling, Grief Counseling.

My clients include teens, adolescents, adults, couples and at times, families. I have extensive training in all psychometric testing, including Rorschach Inkblot Test, Y-BOCS, DASS, BDI, STAI Draw a Person Test, Thematic Apperception Test, etc. My area of expertise is helping patients with Mood Disorders (mainly depression, anxiety, stress), Self-confidence, Self-esteem, Motivation, Relationship issues, Stress, Anxiety

Services

Individual Session

US$45 • 45 min • Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Kolkata, IndiaAvailable online only

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