Nimisha Srivastava
Senior Consultant Psychologist
M.Phil, M.A, B.A
3 years of experience
I can imagine how heavy it may feel to carry pain alone. My hope, from the very first session, is that you feel connected, safe, and comfortable — like you don’t have to guard yourself here. Many of my clients share that they feel understood, validated, and deeply heard in our time together, and that sense of connection becomes the foundation of our work.
My guiding belief as a therapist is simple: no one should have to go through their struggles alone. I’m here to sit with you in your hardest moments, to understand the agony behind your silence, and to remind you that you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.
In our sessions, I bring a balance of gentle listening, compassionate presence, and practical tools that support your growth. I draw from approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when someone feels weighed down by overwhelming thoughts or self-criticism, guiding them toward more balanced perspectives and healthier coping strategies. I turn to Schema Therapy when deeper, longstanding patterns from early experiences surface in current struggles, helping clients understand and shift those patterns with compassion and care. With Dialectical Behavioral Therapy I try to support clients in managing intense emotions, building coping skills, and strengthening relationships and I also try to integrate Trauma-Informed Practices — always tailoring them to your unique needs with the intention of helping you feel heard, validated, and supported.
At the heart of my work, I care most about helping you build resilience, rediscover hope, and feel a little lighter in the process.
Outside the therapy room, I find joy in dancing, getting lost in nature, music that stirs emotions, and unwinding with a good show or movie. These pieces of life keep me grounded — and remind me of the small moments of beauty we can all lean on.
Concerns I can help with
I feel hopelessI can’t forget what happened with me I am unable to stop my negative thoughts I feel very scared to do anything I feel sad and tired all the time I feel lonely even around my friends and family I can’t stop criticizing myself
I offer therapy for
Anxiety disorders
Relationship skills
Stress management
Addiction
Negative thinking
Overthinking
OCD
LGBTQIA+ Concerns
Life transitions
I Specialise in
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Mindfulness
5
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
6
Emotion Focused Approach (EFT)
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Schema Focused Approach
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
I can help you with
Trauma Related issues
Self improvement
Stress management
My Affiliations
PGT Clinical Psychology Trainee at ABVIMS Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (Dr.RMLH), New Delhi from Dec 2023 to Dec 2024
Senior Consultant Psychologist at Amaha from Sep 2025 to present
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
I became a therapist because I’ve always believed no one should have to face their struggles alone. For me, therapy is about offering a safe, non-judgmental space where someone can feel truly heard, understood, and supported. Being able to sit with people in their hardest moments and witness their growth is both humbling and deeply meaningful.
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.