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Meet Our Experts

Our team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to your mental health journey. Each therapist brings unique skills and approaches to support your needs.

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Maryanne Pais

Psychotherapist (Individual and couples),

Workshop Facilitator

Maryanne has several (nine) years experience as an integrative psychotherapist, workshop facilitator and educator. She is trained in CBT, client centered therapy and psychodynamic therapy. She integrates these approaches to address the unique needs of each client, with a belief that no two experiences are the same. She has worked extensively with adolescent and adult populations, and has helped people navigate through diverse challenges. Her focus is on providing and promoting trauma informed, culturally competent therapy and psychological services. 

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Lissiue Maria

Psychotherapist (Individual, Group),

Child Psychologist (Clinical Assessment, therapy)

Lissiue has 9 years experience as a child specialist, working with in a clinical setting with children experiencing intellectual challenges, autism, ADHD, learning disorders and behavioral disorders. She has also worked extensively with adolescents and teenagers on challenges relating to identity formation, academics, depression and anxiety. She uses an eclectic approach to help clients process their emotional and behavioral challenges, with a focus on holistic growth and development. 

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Priya Pakerathan

Psychotherapist (Individual and group),

Workshop Facilitator

Priya is an experienced practitioner with nine years experience, who provides both individual and couples therapy. She specialises in working with adults (18 years onwards), on diverse issues including marital challenges, interpersonal problems, academic and professional stress, anxiety and depression, and personal growth and development. Her focus is on healing, growth and overall development, with each session centered around the client, taking an eclectic approach drawn from various therapeutic methods to suit individual needs.

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Ashlon Noronha

Psychotherapist (Individual), Workshop Facilitator

Ashlon is a trauma focused practitioner with 9 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Apart from his training as a counsellor, he has a PG diploma in trauma-informed therapy, and is trained in relational therapy. His focus is on providing support and  space for the exploration of each part of the self, and the integration and development of the whole person. He uses a person-centered approach to ensure that his clients feel heard and respected throughout the therapeutic process. 

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Please note

This platform is not intended for crisis or emergency situations. If you require immediate support, please consider reaching out to a trusted emergency helpline or mental health crisis service in your area. Below are a few tele-health resources in India:

Tele MANAS: 1800 891 4416

AASRA: +91 9820466726

Jeevan Aastha: 1800 233 3330

You are not alone. Help is available.​

 

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