Children First ExpertMadhavi Harikumar
MA, BA
5 years of experience
I offer mental health care for individuals aged 8–25.
I am a Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Psychosocial Clinical Studies from Ambedkar University Delhi. I have over five years of experience working with children and adolescents, as well as children and adults from marginalized, migrant, and refugee communities in and around Delhi.
I believe in creating spaces of potential where the therapist and client can gently weave their stories together. I see children as layered beings who hold multitudes within themselves, and I deeply cherish the intricacies that each child brings into the therapeutic space. I strive to make the often-tiresome process of unravelling one’s story feel safer, gentler, and more meaningful for my clients. My work is grounded in a client-centered, intersectional lens, and I am committed to building collaborative and affirming therapeutic relationships that honor each person’s unique context and lived experience.
Concerns I can help with
I can’t figure out what I am feelingEverything feels so exhaustingI’m trying to navigate my griefI have been feeling very anxiousI am misunderstoodI struggle with my sense of self/belongingI am having difficulties with friendship and social relationsThere is increased sadness or feeling lowI feel people are judging meI don’t know who I really amI feel so stuckNothing ever works out for meI overthink every conversation
I offer therapy for
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Low Mood & Mood Swings
Fear & Excessive Worries
Emotional Overwhelm
Adjustment Difficulties & Life Changes
Self-Harm or Suicidal Thoughts
Social Withdrawal & Isolation
ADHD & Inattention
Bullying & Peer Difficulties
Relationship Struggles
Difficulty Opening Up & Expressing Emotions
Confusion About Identity
Gender & Sexuality Concerns
Get started with an information session
What does it mean?
The information session is the first interaction with a psychologist to understand the concerns and plan the best support.
Whom will you meet?
Psychologists, Narrative Practitioners
Duration: 1 hour
What will happen?
Discussion on concerns, history & strengths
Next Steps: Collaborative discussion for a care plan with therapy or further assessments
I am Trained in
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Affirmative Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
4
Existential Therapy
5
Parent Work
6
Humanistic and Existential Therapy
7
Executive Skill Work
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
Malayalam
My Affiliations
Psychologist at Children First from Feb 2024 to present
Psychologist at UNHCR Refugee Assistance Program from Feb 2022 to Nov 2023
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
I believe that people deserve to have their stories heard, and that no single experience, identity, or image can ever fully capture who a person is. I wanted to create a small space where those different parts of oneself could be explored, understood, and held with care. It is the kind of space I had wished for as a young child, and having the opportunity to create that space with others feels meaningful to me.
What type of session would you like?
Session Duration
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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.