Wellbeing and Counselling Centre

Swapna Redij (Co-ordinator, Counselling Centre)

Preferred Pronoun: She/Her

Experience in the field: I am a Mental Health Professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. My experience ranges from working with children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families. I have been associated with the TISS Counselling Centre since 2003, initially part-time and from 2009, as a Full-time Counsellor. I studied M.A in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences followed by a Diploma course in Counselling from SNDT Women’s University. I have worked in a varied settings like an NGO, a Hospital, a CGC, the Family court, in Corporate and an University. I update my skills regularly by undertaking training/workshops in different therapeutic approaches, the recent ones being Training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from Beck Institute, USA in association with Swasti Institute for Learning and Development in 2021, and The Bodhi tree: Applied Buddhist Psychology Course by ARTH in 2023. In my sessions, I use an eclectic approach drawing upon elements from Humanistic, Holistic approaches and Cognitive behavior therapy, adapting and customizing the therapy process to the unique needs of each person, their concerns, goals and their expectations from therapy. I specialize in working with adults with self-esteem, mood or anxiety concerns and problems in inter-personal relationships. I believe that each individual has the capacity for personal growth and transformation and an inherent resilience that can emerge in a safe holding space. I am fluent in English, Marathi, Hindi and can understand Gujarati.

Dr. Hemashri Chathurvedi

I am Dr. Hemashri Chaturvedi, a Psychiatrist working in Mumbai. I have done my MBBS from KMC, Mangalore and my post-graduation (DNB) in Psychiatry from KJ Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai. I have worked in various BMC run hospitals in the city. Currently I am working as a senior resident in KJ Somaiya Hospital and attached to TISS as a visiting psychiatrist since September 2023. I believe the stigma and ignorance associated with mental illness is its biggest barrier to recovery. As a psychiatrist, I prioritize a holistic recovery and rehabilitation of my patients and help them lead satisfying and productive lives. In my free time I like to listen to music. and watch movies