Gautham Krishnan
Senior Consultant Psychologist
M.Sc, M.Phil
7 years of experience
I graduated from M.Phil in Clinical Psychology in 2018, and have spent time teaching psychopathology and clinical skills along with psychotherapeutic practice post licensure. While I was trained in Cognitive Behavioral therapy and its extensions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), over time I have found myself taking keen interest in the therapeutic alliance and dynamics of human life. I strongly believe that our childhood experiences and relationships with attachment figures shape our reality today, and we unconsciously repeat and circle back to previous patterns of coping. I have worked extensively with individuals who have had traumatic experiences, mood dysregulations, personality disorders and sexual dysfunctions. One can expect therapy with me to be long term, as I believe that durable changes occur with time. My work primarily targets developing insight, where I aim to establish a safe and powerful space with my patient in order to develop an understanding of how they relate with various people and systems around them.
Concerns I can help with
I get breakdowns too easily I am not able to move on Nobody cares about me If I am left with myself I go crazy
I offer therapy for
Anxiety disorders
OCD
Trauma-related disorders
I Specialise in
1
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
2
Psychodynamic Therapy
3
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
Kannada
Malayalam
Tamil
I can help you with
Trauma
Personality
Bipolar Affective Disorder
My Affiliations
Senior Consultant Psychologist at Amaha from Jun 2021 to present
Assistant Professor at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore from May 2019 to Jun 2021
Clinical Psychologist at NIMHANS from Jan 2019 to May 2019
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
During my novice years in the field, I planned to become a researcher rather than a therapist. The mandatory therapist posting during my post graduation made me realise the power of psychotherapy; and its role in increasing insight and change in perspectives. During my licensing course, I read more about the experience of psychotherapy and mechanisms in which change occurs within an individual, which made me realise that my strengths in communication and sensitivity may be better suited for therapy. Over time, I realised the nobility of the profession and the amount of work put in for our professional development to be genuine and sensitive individuals.
Testimonials
Testimonials
This is my first time at therapy and I had very skeptical of the decision, but I can't express enough how much it has helped me in understanding myself, Gautam has been there in the way i needed. Have learnt so much about myself and regain some faith in people. He is very professional and helps you channelize your emotions and bring an awareness to it. Looking forward to this journey with him and Amaha- Google Review
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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.