If you're curious about what working together might look like, I offer a free 15-minute discovery call, no pressure, just a conversation to see if this feels like the right space for you.
And if you're not sure yet, that's okay too. Sometimes just reading this is a first step in itself.
Slowly, you begin to understand what's inside. Why it was packed. What it was protecting.
You carry it differently now.
That's what changes.
Our work together
Everyone comes in carrying a bag.
You've had it so long, it feels like your spine, shaping how you walk into a room, how you trust, how close you let someone get. You didn't choose what went in.
Early seasons packed things that happened, things that never did, ways you learned to survive that cost something to keep carrying.
How you hold it here, between us, that becomes the work.
The past doesn't stay in memory. It arrives in the room, alive, in real time.
Sometimes you leave it with me while you navigate. I hold it. Without flinching. Sometimes I walk with it beside you.
I bring a relational approach, with an integration of expressive arts, which means that sometimes, when words don't quite reach it, we might use writing, art, movement, or other creative tools to explore what's there. My way of working is slow, exploratory, and process-oriented, much like the small everyday moments I find comfort in outside of sessions.
Psychotherapist & Co-founder
MSc Psychological Well being in Clinical Practice, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Who I work with
I'm especially drawn to working with individuals navigating relationships, body image, life transitions, anxiety, and grief.
I work best with those who are curious about their patterns and willing to sit with the process. If you're looking for quick fixes or structured advice, this may not be the right fit, and that's okay. Different needs call for different support.
Sessions are 50 minutes long. Fees start at ₹1,500, for a detailed breakdown or to discuss what works for you, feel free to reach out.
How I work
"Sometimes the most helpful thing isn't an answer, it's finally feeling less alone in the question."
About me
Hi, I'm Deshna, a psychotherapist working with people online, wherever you are in the world, and in person if you're based in or around Pune. I came to this work through a quiet curiosity about people, their stories, and the ways we make sense of our experiences.
What I've come to believe is simple: people don't always need answers. They need a space to slow down. That's what I try to offer, unhurried, honest, and genuinely yours.
Deshna Shah | Therapea
I offer therapy in English and Hindi.