Hi I am Soumini Menon, a Developmental & Counselling Psychologist and an Arts-Based Therapist with over 15 years of dedicated practice in Delhi NCR. My work passionately supports children, individuals, and families in navigating life’s complexities, guiding them towards enhanced mental well-being and personal growth. With specialized expertise in trauma and grief work, I try to sensitively supports both children and adults in processing and healing from challenging emotional experiences. My lived experiences have deeply informed my understanding of mental health struggles, inspiring me to empower adults in discovering their inner world of calm and quiet, cultivating resilience and bravery.
Drawing from narrative therapy, mindfulness practices, and expressive arts, I aim to empower my adult clients to reconnect with their authentic selves, helping them reclaim and transform their life stories. My therapeutic approach creates a warm, non-judgmental, and nurturing space where individuals feel safe to express their thoughts and emotions openly through conversation, play, and creative artistic exploration.
In my work with children, I specialize in uncovering their unique voices through play-based therapy, helping even the most inhibited children discover and express their innate creativity and playfulness. Inspired by my own journey of motherhood, I have expanded my practice to include Parenting Therapy, supporting parents in managing daily challenges while celebrating their personal triumphs and growth.
Committed to fostering connected, resilient communities, I regularly facilitate interactive workshops and outreach programs with various organizations, schools, and local groups, ensuring every individual feels seen, heard, and celebrated.
A safe, warm space for healing and growth - supporting children, families, and professionals through therapy, training, and supervision.
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I’m a trauma-informed, queer-affirmative counselling psychologist working with individuals aged 15 to 50. I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Psychology and am currently pursuing a Diploma in Narrative Therapy from Dulwich Centre, Australia and Diploma in Community Mental Health from NIMHANS. My approach is grounded in safety, curiosity and care.I work through an attachment-focused lens, drawing from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mind-body practices. In therapy, I offer a space to pause, reflect and explore your emotions without judgment. My focus areas include body image, anxiety, PCOS/PCOD, childhood trauma, abandonment, burnout, procrastination, relationship and family stress, parental counselling, and gender identity exploration. Outside the therapy room, I love to read, travel, drive, and experiment with cuisines. You will occasionally find me catching a play, exploring a gallery or applying a sheet mask and bingeing Modern Family.
Qualifications
– M.A. in Psychology from University of Delhi (North Campus).
– B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology from Indraprastha College For Women, University of Delhi.
Specialized Training
– Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Couple and Family Therapy from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.
– South Asian Diploma in Narrative Ideas And Practices from Narrative Practices India Collective.
– One Year Training Program (With Certification) in Narrative Therapy from Dulwich Centre Foundation (Australia) and Children First (India).
– Child & Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Course from Children First, India.
I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Bengaluru, holding an MPhil in Clinical Psychology and currently pursuing my PhD in Psychology. With over 10 years of extensive experience, I support children, adolescents, and adults across various regions as a developmental and clinical psychologist, addressing emotional and social concerns through assessments and therapeutic interventions.
Throughout my professional journey, I have undertaken diverse roles, including individual and group therapist, counselor for parents and teachers, IVF counselor, facilitator for child-parent group therapies, and trainer for educational professionals. I am also a dedicated content creator, contributing significantly to school training programs and actively involved with the Live, Love, Laugh Foundation.
Driven by my deep passion for children’s mental health, shaped profoundly by my own experiences as a parent, I adopt a holistic approach. My therapeutic practice emphasizes meaningful connections with clients, fostering self-reflection and personal growth.
I specialize in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mentalization-Based Therapy, Reflective Parenting, Expressive and Arts-Based Therapy, and IVF and mental health counseling. I remain committed to collaborative efforts that nurture self-awareness, resilience, and healing within communities.
