Kinnari Chattopadhyay
Senior Psychologist
M.Phil, M.A
10 years of experience
Therapy is like learning a set of life skills very similar to swimming. And it's essential to find a place and a person who can help you build it safely. I believe that therapy works best when you feel safe, connected, understood and heard. Everyone is exceptionally unique. This realisation has made me carve out my therapeutic space. It's flexible and holistic. There is genuine openness to conversations and room for disagreements, scepticism and feedback.
I have completed my training in clinical psychology from The National Forensic Sciences University (2017). In the course of my training and experience, I have helped clients deal with anxiety and depressive disorders, OCD, ADHD and personality difficulties. I am a certified Queer Affirmative therapist, who is an ardent advocate for community/minority rights and passionate about working with clients with LGBTQIA+ concerns. My therapeutic skill set revolves around third wave Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and Mindfulness Based techniques. I adapt them to suit each person’s needs, strengths, and goals. I see therapy as a shared journey where we make sense of challenges together and work towards meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, singing, listening to music, and travelling - things that help me recharge and stay present and grounded.
Concerns I can help with
I am feeling very overwhelmedI have been feeling very sad and dont know why or how to snap out of itI have a habit of overthinking which is affecting me a lot I get nervous very easily and have moments where I blank outThere are some thoughts which keep coming back and distress meThere are things that I feel like I have to do because I am anxiousLately, I feel disinterested. I dont like going out, talking to people or do things that I like
I offer therapy for
Negative thinking
OCD
LGBTQIA+ Concerns
I Specialise in
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Affirmative Therapy
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Mindfulness
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Supportive Therapy
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
Bengali
I can help you with
Behavioural medicine
Neuropsychology
Working with marginalized communities
My Affiliations
Senior Psychologist at Amaha from Jun 2023 to present
Consultant clinical psychologist and couple therapist at The Marriage Fit from Jul 2021 to Aug 2022
Clinical Psychologist and researcher at Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata from Jan 2020 to Jun 2021
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
I always felt very curious about the thoughts and perceptions of others and loved listening to them. As early as I can remember, I have felt a natural shift towards helping people in distress. Also, there were numerous personal experiences which made me aware of the stigma around mental health. This gave me a passionate push towards generating mental health awareness and making it as accessible in the community.
Testimonials
Testimonials
"Miss Kinnari has been my therapist for quite sometime. I have been to therapy in the past as well , but this platform AMAHA is different. I was struggling a lot with negative emotions, anxious feelings and constant stress both in professional and presonal life. I was not able to see my worth and sometimes not able to validate my feelings .
Ms Kinnari - she is very patient, non judgemental, never just says everything positive just because I am her client. She makes me understand what I am going through, how I can be there for myself, how to be kind, how to unapologetically stand for oneself. She as a person. I mean the way she presents herself made me realise how u can be true, confident, taking care of oneself, and ethical.
She makes me search myself for appropriate answers ,now I am able to acknowledge myself better and am more aware of how to deal with myself.
It’s a continuous process how dealing with life and hardstuff but not to exagerrate, AMAHA and Ms Kinnari have created that safe space for me. I am extremely grateful ."
- Bhanu
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For those in need of more intensive care and daily support, our Mental Health Hospital is now open in Bangalore.
If you or someone you know is experiencing at-risk behaviors or safety concerns, or any other life-threatening extreme-case issues or critical mental health situation, contact a helpline or go to the nearest hospital or extreme-case support room. Having a close family member or friend with you for support can be invaluable during this time.
For extreme-case mental health support, please call the national Tele MANAS helpline at 1-800-891-4416.
If you or someone you know is experiencing at-risk behaviors or safety concerns, or any other life-threatening extreme-case issues or critical mental health situation, contact a helpline or go to the nearest hospital or extreme-case support room. Having a close family member or friend with you for support can be invaluable during this time.
For extreme-case mental health support, please call the national Tele MANAS helpline at 1-800-891-4416.