People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner. I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.
― Carl R. Rogers, A Way of Being
Meet Kanishka
A sanctuary for the parts of you that have never found words.
For me, therapy is not about fixing. It’s a gentle journey back home to your truth, unfolding slowly and safely. People rarely come with just one problem. They carry lives that have demanded strength beyond measure. So, the mind crafts shields: overthinking to guard against loss, shutting down to escape overwhelm, people-pleasing to hold on to connection, perfectionism to find safety, and numbness to endure. These are not flaws but the stories your nervous system tells to help you survive.
I’m Kanishka, an RCI Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CRR No. A71039), Forensic Psychologist, and Ph.D. (Psychology) scholar. I have over 6+ years of experience supporting adolescents and adults (15–60 years) across anxiety (including health anxiety), depressive states, OCD, personality-related difficulties, stress/somatoform concerns, adjustment concerns, and role transitions. I use careful assessment and structured formulation to ensure our work is clear and well-directed.
My approach centres on you and your emotions: we don’t just dissect feelings; we learn to hold them gently without overwhelm or shutdown. Trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT Levels 1 & 2), I blend evidence-based methods, including ICD-11 diagnostics, addiction care, and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy from the Beck Institute, tailored to your needs rather than trends. My experience spans private practice, hospitals, and forensic settings, including correctional and criminal justice. Upholding ethical boundaries, consent, and psychological safety is at the heart of my work.
I understand deeply what therapy means in the Indian context, where family ties run deep, privacy can be scarce, stigma is real, and walking away is rarely an option. The absence of social safety nets raises the stakes: a single health crisis can ripple through a household, a job change can affect an entire family, and responsibilities often come without safety nets. In therapy, we honour this reality. We work not just with emotions but with building stability, cultivating support, reinforcing culturally sensitive boundaries, easing inner burdens, and crafting coping strategies that fit your real life, not an idealized one.
Sessions are 50 minutes long (online via Google Meet), offered in Hindi or English, and open to India-based and international clients.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Psychotherapy is a carefully designed journey through emotional and relational challenges, guided by a trained professional who partners with you. Its goal goes beyond just talking or giving advice; it aims to ease distressing symptoms, break free from stuck coping habits, and nurture lasting psychological growth and development.
At the heart of psychotherapy lies the therapeutic alliance, a partnership between you and your therapist built on shared goals, agreed-upon methods, and a foundation of safety, trust, and consistency. When this bond is strong, therapy becomes a secure space where meaningful change can take root and grow. This practice is for individuals aged 15–60 who may look “fine” on the outside, studying, working, showing up, taking care of responsibilities, while privately feeling overwhelmed: anxious spirals, emotional shut-down, persistent tension, or repeating patterns that don’t shift.
- Anxiety or chronic overthinking
- Low mood, heaviness, or emotional numbness
- Trauma-related concerns or prolonged stress
- Dissociation
- Life transitions and role adjustments that feel heavier than expected
- OCD, health anxiety, and somatoform-related disorders
- Body image concerns
- Relationship patterns that repeat (over-giving, withdrawing, fear of abandonment)
- Self-esteem difficulties (self-criticism, shame, feeling “not enough”)
You don’t have to be in crisis to start. All you need is a feeling that something within you is calling for care, and a safe, structured space to explore it.
Qualifications & Contributions
Ph.D. in Psychology (Pursuing)
M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology
CRR NO. A71039 (ACTIVE)
Grade: 1st Division
Activities: As part of the coursework, conducted a personality assessment of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force).Got the best paper award for the same in NACIACP (National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists – 2020)
Trained in personality, neuropsychological, and IQ assessments. Expertise in case history taking and mental status examination.
Trained in psychotherapy, individual therapy, and diagnostic formulation
M.Phil. in Forensic Psychology
Grade: 1st class with Distinction.
Activities: Worked with prisoners in Ahmedabad and Varanasi Central Jail.
Gained knowledge about criminal laws of India and how criminal justice works in India, Eyewitness testimony, types of crime, and police psychology
M.A. in Psychology
Best Paper Award
Free paper session, 46th National Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACIACP), Chandigarh.
Session Moderator
Fulbright-Nehru Student Enrichment Program, Varanasi. Received a letter of appreciation.
The Weight We Carry: Academic Pressure, Relationships, Finances and Student Mental Health
Organised by the House of Legislative, Law Students’ Society, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Relationship between occupational stress and psychological regulation among police and railway protection force personnel
Kanishka & Pratibha Singh. Industrial Psychiatry Journal. Published online 7 October 2026.
A Study-Derived Rorschach Affect Modulation in Law Enforcement Personnel: A Cross-Sectional Comparison of State Police & Railway Protection Force
Kanishka & Pratibha Singh. SIS Journal of Projective Psychology & Mental Health, 33(2), 82–89.
Occupational Stress and Attending to Experience in State Police and Railway Protection Force Personnel: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study
Kanishka & Pratibha Singh. Indian Journal of Psychological Issues, 25(1), 174–181.
Occupational Stress among Railway Protection Force and State Police Personnel: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study
Kanishka & Pratibha Singh. Indian Journal of Human Relations, 34(1), 8–14.
Affective Regulation and Stress Tolerance in Indian Law-Enforcement Personnel: A Rorschach-Based Comparison of RPF and State Police
Kanishka & Pratibha Singh. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 14(1), 445–455.
Biofeedback and Neurotechnology: Ethical Challenges, Patient Privacy, and Governance in the Digital Age
In Biofeedback and Neurology, edited by Ajay Kumar and Pratibha Singh. Indica Infomedia, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-988318-5-9
Digital Detox, Mindfulness, and Happiness: Reclaiming Presence in a Hyperconnected World
In Digital Well-Being and Mental Health in the Digital Age, edited by Pratibha Singh and Ajay Kumar. Indica Infomedia, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-999437-1-1
Lindsay Clancy case: Can postpartum psychosis drive a mother to kill her children?
Expert commentary on postpartum psychosis.
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Consultation charges are ₹1,250 for clients based in India and US$23 for clients based outside India.
- Do you feel comfortable with your therapist?
- Can you be honest and open with your therapist?
- Is your therapist responsive to your concerns and questions?
- Do you feel confident in their understanding of your concern?
- Are you confident in their ability to help you with your concern?
Finding the right therapist can unlock your potential and speed up your progress in counseling.
Give yourself 2 to 3 sessions to build a connection with your therapist, unless you feel the personalities don’t match from the start. In that case, switching quickly is the best option. If you can tell immediately that the personality fit will not click, it makes sense to switch then. It’s best to switch at that moment.
During your first session, we explore the issues and concerns you want to address and look into different areas of your life to identify stressors. For some, this process extends into a second session. Afterwards, you’ll receive an assessment sheet that we’ll review together in the next meeting.
No, we do not accept insurance.
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- Please reschedule or cancel at least 12 hours before your session.
- Once a session has started, refunds are not available; you will need to book a new session.
- If you are unable to join, I will wait for 15 minutes. After that, the session will be marked as missed.
- You can always let us know if you’ll be late by calling or sending a WhatsApp message.
- If you’re late, the session will still end at the scheduled time. The session length will not be extended.
- Sometimes your therapist may face an emergency and need to cancel the session. In that case, we will reschedule the session, or I will initiate the refund.
- A rescheduled session cannot be rescheduled again (only one reschedule is permitted per booking).
Currently, I do not work with the following clients or issues:
- Gifted children and other developmental disorders
- Queer affirmative counselling (We will start soon)
- Couple and Family therapy sessions (We will start soon)
- Client having a case in the court of law
- We cannot provide certifications or documents for court or workplace purposes.
- Please note, we are not a suicide helpline and do not offer inpatient care.
- Emergency services are not available through our practice.
Everything you share in counseling stays completely confidential. We will never discuss your information without your permission. Since we live in a small community, we may avoid greeting you in public to respect your privacy and prevent awkwardness. However, if you say hello first, we’ll happily chat while maintaining your confidentiality.
There are situations where confidentiality must be broken. If you are in imminent danger of harming yourself or others, a family member, the police, or an ambulance will be contacted to ensure safety.
- will be called to ensure safety.
- A child under 16 or an older adult in care is in danger. In these cases, Family and Children’s Services or the police will be called.
- A Legal case is involved.
- If a client experiences a health emergency during a session, medical staff will be provided only with the necessary information. No information about why a client is in therapy will be shared.
You will need the following:
- A laptop or PC with a webcam is preferred, but you can also join the video call using a smartphone.
- Stable Wifi connection (100 mbps and above)
- Therapy notebook
- Pen/Pencil