Devika

Devika Murali, MA

Psychologist

“I am a Psychologist providing counseling for emotional well-being, stress management, and self-growth. Separately, as a Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner, I facilitate group sessions that enhance self-expression, body awareness, and emotional release through movement.”

About Me

Feeling overwhelmed or seeking deeper self-understanding? I offer individual Counseling to help you navigate stress, foster emotional well-being, and support your self-growth. For those who connect with expression beyond words, my group sessions as a Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner provide a unique space. Here, you can explore feelings and release tension through guided movement, enhancing body awareness. This approach suits individuals ready to engage with their emotions in various ways, finding their path to well-being.

Approach

When we work together, the focus moves between words and the body—reading physical signals, experimenting with small movements, then reflecting on what surfaces. Sessions in Ernakulam or online are offered in English, Hindi/Urdu and Malayalam, with pacing tailored to your rhythm and practical steps to try between meetings. I blend short somatic practices with focused conversation to address anxiety, body image and burnout, helping you build skills that carry into daily life. People seeking a compassionate, active way to learn self-regulation often find this approach fits well.
Contact Devika

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Counseling

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

    Learn more about Counseling
  • 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.

    Learn more about Group Therapy
  • Stress Management

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

    Learn more about Stress Management
  • Individual Therapy

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

    Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

    Learn more about Anxiety
  • Body Image

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

    Learn more about Body Image
  • 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).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout
  • 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.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Year: 2019

Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy

Artsphere, Pune

Year: 2024

Service Areas

Online only

In-person & Online

Kochi

Ernakulam, kerala

India

Kochi, Ernakulam, India