Deepali

Miss Deepali Salil

Dance Movement Therapist

“I believe that all of us have the ability to work through and heal by ourselves and by providing a safe and non-judgemental space this ability is enhanced and easily accessible for the client.”

About Me

I believe everyone holds an innate capacity for healing. In our dance movement therapy sessions, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space. Here, you can connect with your innate abilities. We explore feelings and experiences through gentle movement, helping you express yourself beyond words. This approach supports those seeking to understand their inner world, finding clarity and resilience.

Approach

Healing unfolds through movement and quiet curiosity, offered in a gentle, accepting environment where your pace guides each step. In Mumbai or online — in English, Hindi/Urdu or Malayalam — sessions move between subtle guided movement, reflective moments, and creative prompts that help translate felt sensations into clearer understanding. I invite small experiments you can try between sessions, practical reflections that steady mood and body awareness while managing anxiety or stress. This way of working usually suits people wanting embodied clarity and gentle, steady change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

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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  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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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.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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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.

  • 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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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Physical Disability

    A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Dance Movement Therapist

    A therapist who uses movement and dance as a medium for emotional expression and psychological healing. No dance ability needed.

Credentials

Registrations

University of Pune

UNESCO Certified Therapeutic Movement Facilitator

Qualifications

St. Mira's College

Service Areas

Deepali Salil

In-person & Online

Mumbai, Maharashtra

India

Mumbai, India