Pooja

Ms Pooja Rathod

Counselor

“An qualified Psychologist with 6+ experience in field of mental wellness. She works with Child & Adult population.”

About Me

As a qualified Psychologist with an M.A., I bring over six years of experience in mental wellness. I work with both children and adults, aiming to create a welcoming space for all. Here, clients can explore their feelings and find healthy ways forward. My approach focuses on understanding your unique needs. We will develop practical strategies for daily life. I foster resilience and well-being, a good match for individuals and families seeking compassionate guidance.

Approach

Experience with young people and adults shapes a flexible, age-attuned rhythm in sessions that balances warmth with practical focus. I work in Mumbai and online, offering appointments in English, Gujarati, Hindi/Urdu or Marathi so we can use the language that feels most natural for you. Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace—short activities, reflective talk and simple between-session practices help you test steps and build coping skills. This approach often fits families, teens and adults facing transitions, anxiety or attention and learning challenges.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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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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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Counseling Psychologist

Psychologist

Qualifications

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University

Service Areas

Saarthi Counseling Center

In-person

Virar

Mumbai, Maharashtra

India

Virar, Mumbai, India