Children First ExpertPriya Ahluwalia
MA, BA, Certificate
5 years of experience
I offer mental health care for individuals aged 8–25.
My name is Priya Ahluwalia, I am a psychologist in the Mental Health Team at Children First. I have completed my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. I have been working with young people in therapy for the last several years, and through this shared journey. I have learned that people can be wonderfully resilient and resourceful. They rally up their courage and strength in even the toughest of times. Over the years, I have developed an eclectic approach to working with clients, and my constant hope is to create a safe therapeutic space for my clients, which invites us to explore different facets of their lives. I have previously worked with victims of sexual violence and have experience in victim assistance, as well as community-based counseling. At present, I hope to work with young people as they navigate through experiences of depression, anxiety, trauma, body image, difficulty in relationships, and friendships, among others.
Concerns I can help with
I am looking to grow emotionallyI struggle to achieve my potentialI am misunderstoodI struggle with my sense of self/belongingI am having difficulties with friendship and social relationsThere is increased sadness or feeling lowI always assume people are judging meI feel lost all the timeNothing ever works out for meI overthink everythingI overthink every conversationI just want to feel happy.I don't know what to doWhy does this keep happening to meWill it every get betterWill I ever be good enough
I offer therapy for
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Low Mood & Mood Swings
Self-Harm or Suicidal Thoughts
Social Withdrawal & Isolation
ADHD & Inattention
Difficulty Forming Relationships
Relationship Struggles
Difficulty Opening Up & Expressing Emotions
Confusion About Identity
High Screen Use
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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Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy
4
Parent Work
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
My Affiliations
Psychologist, Narrative Therapist at Children First from Nov 2021 to present
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
Growing up I was always curious about what makes people react the way they do, I was always quietly listening to people's stories in the hope that I will figure out what's going on in their mind. This is how I stumbled upon my first psychology book which led to more books and more degrees. Throughout the years of study, I continue to hold onto the curiosity of listening to people tell their life stories.
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.