Children First ExpertSoumya Jagatdeb
MA, BA, Diploma
5 years of experience
I offer mental health care for individuals aged 8–25.
Soumya is a psychologist and narrative therapist who finds meaning in working alongside young people to co-create safe, respectful therapeutic spaces that honour their concerns, hopes, strengths, and interests. Her practice centers collaboration and dignity, while also attending to the ways in which social, cultural and systemic contexts shape individual experiences.
She works across a range of socio-emotional concerns, including anxiety, depression, body image, trauma, experiences of violence and adversity, as well as parenting, interpersonal, and family processes. She has a keen interest in developing practices grounded in strength-based approaches, intersectionality, neurodiversity, and community mental health, alongside engaging in training and outreach.
Between reading and reflecting, she likes engaging with research, community knowledge, and evolving frameworks of teaching and practice.
Concerns I can help with
I always assume people are judging meI’m exhausted, even when I do nothingI feel disconnected from everythingNo matter what I do, relationships don’t work outI don’t know who I really amI feel like I don’t fit in anywhereI feel lost all the timeI can’t trust my own feelingsNothing ever works out for meI overthink everythingI overthink every conversationI'm tired of feeling this way and want things to changeI don't know if therapy will work for meI'm afraid of being judgedI feel overwhelmed and don't know what to doI don't know if I can talk about thisI've never done anything like this beforeI'm not sure where to start
I offer therapy for
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Low Mood & Mood Swings
Self-Harm or Suicidal Thoughts
Sudden Changes in Behaviour
Social Withdrawal & Isolation
Difficulty Concentrating & Staying Focused
Bullying & Peer Difficulties
Relationship Struggles
Difficulty Opening Up & Expressing Emotions
Confusion About Identity
Gender & Sexuality Concerns
Separation Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Sleep Disturbances & Nightmares
Body Discomfort & Unexplained Physical Complaints
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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Family Systems Therapy
2
Narrative Therapy
3
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
4
Parent Work
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
Odia
My Affiliations
Psychologist, Narrative Therapist at Children First from Jul 2019 to present
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
My natural curiosity and passion for reflection led me to this profession. Working with young people, I find purpose in co-creating spaces where they feel valued and supported, helping them navigate challenges while celebrating their unique strengths and 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.