Mrs Archana Srivastava

Counseling Psychologist

“If you are feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck in overthinking, or disconnected from yourself, you don’t have to go through it alone. I help women and adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, and life transitions (including perimenopause and identity shifts). My approach is gentle, practical, and depth-oriented. Together, we work on calming your nervous system, understanding your emotional patterns, healing old wounds, and building inner stability and self-trust. Therapy is a space where you don’t have to perform, prove, or stay strong. You can simply be yourself and slowly learn to feel safe, balanced, and whole again.”

About Me

I am a counselling psychologist and the founder of ManZeal – Heal with Zeal. I work with women and adults who look strong on the outside but feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck on the inside. Many of my clients are high-achievers, caregivers, or people who have spent years putting others first and slowly lost connection with themselves. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down, understand your emotional patterns, and begin to heal at your own pace. My work focuses on helping you regulate your nervous system, build emotional resilience, heal inner conflicts, and develop a healthier relationship with yourself. Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you, it is about helping you reconnect with your inner strength, clarity, and sense of self-worth.

Approach

My therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I work with the understanding that many emotional difficulties are rooted in chronic stress, unresolved emotional experiences, and a dysregulated nervous system. I combine elements of: – Emotion-focused therapy – Inner child work – Parts work – Somatic awareness and nervous system regulation – Cognitive and insight-oriented approaches Sessions are paced according to your emotional capacity. I focus not only on talking about problems, but also on helping your body and mind learn safety, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. My role is not to judge or direct you, but to walk alongside you as you build clarity, emotional strength, and a more grounded relationship with yourself.

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Basic Information

Pune, India

In-person & Online

Services

– Anxiety and chronic stress – Emotional exhaustion and burnout – Trauma and emotional wounds – Low self-worth and inner critic – Women’s emotional health and life transitions – Perimenopause-related emotional changes – Relationship and family issues – Overthinking and emotional regulation – Identity and self-growth work – Inner child healing and self-compassion work

Services Offered:

Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Spiritual or Faith-Based Counselling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Community Psychology
A branch of psychology that addresses mental health at the community level, focusing on social factors like poverty, inequality, and access to services.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Divorce Counselling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Works With:

All ages
Couples
Families
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Bedwetting
Involuntary urination during sleep (enuresis), most common in children, that may have physical, developmental, or emotional contributing factors.
Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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School Refusal
A child or adolescent's persistent inability or unwillingness to attend school, typically driven by anxiety, social difficulties, bullying, or emotional distress.

Professional Title:

Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.