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Shalaka (she/her) holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore. She has experience in various settings, including de-addiction care, individual counselling and therapy services, and first response and crisis intervention in cases of drug misuse. She has worked with young adults, adolescents, older adults, and children. She addresses concerns related to emotional imbalances, interpersonal difficulties, coping with changes and transitions, body image and self-esteem issues, academic stressors, and trauma care.

Shalaka strives to create an inclusive space where clients feel safe enough to be more congruent with their inner selves. Her approach, rooted in humanistic values, incorporates an existential perspective with trauma-informed and queer-informed approaches. Gestalt work is also an integral part of Shalaka’s sessions. Her work is process-oriented, in that, she works on being present in the here-and-now of the sessions.

Being a professional musician, Shalaka loves to sing, play several instruments and geek out on music in general. She also enjoys going away on elaborate yet spontaneous holidays and you’ll find her watering and pruning her plants (and occasionally talking to them) in her free time.

Additional Trainings and Certifications

• Emotional Freedom Technique- Level 1 and 2 with Mrudula Nair, July 2023
• Psychodrama workshop with Prof. Hans Werner Gessman, September 2023
• Emotion Focused Couples Therapy workshop with Prof. Rebecca Davidar, September 2023
• Workshop on POCSO Act and the prevention of Child Sexual Abuse with Dr. Divya Ballal, March 2024