Shivali Dewoolkar
Senior Consultant Psychologist
M.Phil, M.A, B.A
3 years of experience
Hey there! How are you holding up? It takes a lot of strength to consider this step for yourself and I'm proud of you for making it here. What you are going through is very real, and this step can feel overwhelming. At this point, you might even question yourself whether you really need therapy. Maybe you could do this on your own, but you don't have to. You don't need to push yourself so hard when help is available.
Take some time to see how it feels to share what you carry alone or in silence, and I shall be honoured to support you in this journey. There's no rush, of course - we could take up a pace that feels okay for you.
My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in the cognitive-behavioral tradition, where we work together to identify, challenge, and shift unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors that may be holding you back. But just as importantly, I focus on helping you build a kinder and more supportive relationship with yourself.
I don’t believe there’s one “right” way to do therapy. I prefer to meet you where you are, which is why some sessions might feel more structured, while others may be about open exploration. Either way, my priority is to make sure you feel safe, seen, and supported while we figure out what works best for you :)
When I am not working, you'll probably find me cooking (and eating), watching movies and series (on repeat), hanging by the local train, or hopefully sipping a cup of tea (or hot chocolate). I reconnect with myself by taking a walk in nature, playing in the rain, making sand castles on the beach and staring at the moon.
Concerns I can help with
I feel lowI feel overwhelmed i dont feel good enoughI tend to procrastinateI cannot seem to handle my emotionsI dont feel like doing anything I get panic attacksI have difficulty falling asleep
I offer therapy for
Anxiety disorders
Stress management
Addiction
Anger management
Negative thinking
General well-being
Adult ADHD
Personality disorders
Communication skills
I Specialise in
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Therapy
3
Mindfulness
4
Supportive Therapy
5
Schema Focused Approach
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
Marathi
I can help you with
Interpersonal difficulties
Sexual concerns
Emotional distress
My Affiliations
Senior Consultant Psychologist at AMAHA from Dec 2024 to present
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
Among my group of friends, I have always played the role of being a good listener and my relatives and friends often complimented me for being calm and intuitive. While these experiences did contribute to me becoming the therapist that I am today, what actually pushed me in this direction was watching an overhyped movie displaying the role of a psychologist, back in 2007. I have ever since been loyal to and passionate about psychology and it has been a long journey from being an adolescent who took inspiration from a cinematic misrepresentation of how things go about in this field to becoming a Clinical Psychologist who now understands that. My clinical experience gave me opportunities to meet people from different walks of life and eventually I understood that, it is the satisfaction, knowing that I made a difference in someone's life, that drove me to become a psychotherapist.
Testimonials
Testimonials
I started therapy sessions with my therapist Shivali, when I was low and under confident in my life, but after taking sessions, I have transformed myself into a more self-confident version of myself. The space created by her immensely helped me into sharing and expressing my emotions and problems. She has supported me in creating boundaries and making me assertive with other people which was not possible by me before. Whenever I come across a negative emotion,her words like “ It’s natural to feel this emotion” had helped me in calming down myself to a greater extent. She listens to my problems patiently, and is always open and eager to assist me. I’m grateful to her for her guidance and would definitely recommend others to take her sessions- Anonymous
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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.