Shrinkhla Sahai (She/Her) is a psychotherapist based in Delhi-NCR, India, with a deep commitment to mental health education and support. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Swayam Foundation, she has led transformative mental health programs, mentored aspiring mental health professionals, and provided compassionate care to clients around the world. Shrinkhla’s approach is anchored in trauma-informed, person-centered and humanistic therapy principles, integrating trauma-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, and embodied psychotherapy to create a holistic, neurodiversity-affirmative practice.

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Specializations include relationship counselling, with a particular focus on neurodiverse couples, and a resilience-based somatic approach to trauma treatment. Shrinkhla is experienced in creating a safe, inclusive space for queer-affirmative counselling and Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) clients, including those in polyamorous and open relationships.

 

Some of her notable initiatives include India’s first pet bereavement support group, caregiver support, and Suicide Prevention First Aid training. In 2024, Shrinkhla received the Best Support Group Facilitation Award at the Women and Mental Health Summit and was honored with the Best Clinical Therapist Award at the Powerful Women Awards.

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With a Master's in Clinical Psychology and ongoing work towards a PhD, Shrinkhla combines her background in arts and cultural studies (M.Phil) with her psychology training, offering an intersectional approach grounded in humanistic values. She is also an active member of several mental health organizations and has contributed significantly to the field of queer-affirmative counselling, caregiver counselling, and grief support.

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Shrinkhla is the Executive Director and Co-Founder, Swayam Foundation (a nonprofit for mental health) and served as the Vice-Chair-North Zone, Creative Movement Therapy Association of India (CMTAI). She is India-Global Fellow WomenLift Health.

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Learn More About Shrinkhla's Approach

To gain a deeper understanding of Shrinkhla’s therapeutic approach, views on mental health, and reflections on key psychological issues, visit her blog. Here, she shares professional insights, personal reflections, and the latest trends in mental health, offering a clearer picture of the values that guide her practice and how she works with clients.

 

Available for: Individual therapy, Relationship Counselling/Couples Therapy, Group therapy and Support group facilitation

 

Specialisations: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma therapy, Suicide Prevention,  Relationship/couples therapy, caregiver counselling, attachment issues, queer-affirmative counselling, grief counselling. 

Duration of session: 60 mins
Charges:(ONLINE)
Individual therapy: ₹2500      

For overseas clients: $ 35
Couples therapy: ₹3000        

For overseas clients: $ 40

 

(In-Person | Location: Delhi, India)

Individual therapy: ₹3500
Couples Therapy: ₹4000

Sliding scale rates are available for those who are financially challenged.

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