Ms Mohana Baidya, MA

Counseling Psychologist

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“I work with both individuals and couples, creating a collaborative space where clients can reconnect with their strengths, rewrite unhelpful narratives, and move toward meaningful change.”

About Me

I am a qualified psychologist and psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals across the world, with a particular focus on the South Asian diaspora navigating life, identity, and mental health far from home. My training is grounded in both rigorous academic study and specialised clinical practice. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Honours) from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, two of India’s most respected institutions in the field. I am also a narrative practitioner trained at the Dulwich Centre, with additional training in couples therapy from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, which has equipped me with a multicultural and systemic lens in my work. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, identity questions, relationship challenges, life transitions, cultural adjustment, or simply the quiet exhaustion of living between two worlds, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel fully seen and heard. I work with clients across different time zones, which means that wherever you are in the world, consistent and quality mental health support can be within reach and more accessible than you might expect. If you’re ready to begin, or simply curious about what therapy with me might look like, I’d love to hear from you. I am currently based in Hanoi and available for in-person sessions, subject to availability.

Approach

My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Humanistic principles and techniques.

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Ô Chợ Dừa, Vietnam

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Services

Services Offered:

Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Humanistic Therapy
A therapeutic approach grounded in the belief that people are inherently capable of growth and self-understanding, focusing on present experience, personal meaning, and the therapeutic relationship.
Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Interpersonal Therapy
A short-term, structured therapy that focuses on improving relationships and resolving interpersonal difficulties as a way to relieve emotional distress, particularly depression.
Narrative Therapy
A therapy that helps people separate themselves from their problems by exploring and reauthoring the stories they tell about their lives, drawing out values, strengths, and preferred identities.
Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
A short-term, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on building solutions rather than analysing problems, exploring what is already working and how to do more of it.

Works With:

Adults
Couples
Individuals
Organisations
Groups
Communities

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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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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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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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Intimacy Issues
Difficulties with emotional or physical closeness in relationships, including fear of vulnerability, avoidance of connection, or sexual concerns.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Pornography or Sexual Behaviour Concerns
Sexual behaviours, including pornography use, that feel compulsive, out of control, or are causing distress or harm to oneself or relationships.
Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Professional Title:

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