Ria

Miss Ria Saji

Psychological Counselor

My therapuetic space is 'Haven to Express' which I believe sums it all up.

About Me

I create a warm, confidential space for you to truly express yourself. It’s a haven where all parts of your experience are welcome. We can gently explore your thoughts and feelings, helping you find the words for what feels unspoken. This approach is ideal if you're seeking a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together, we can unpack challenges and move towards greater clarity at your own pace.

Approach

Expression is invited and shaped into small, manageable steps so you can notice patterns without feeling overwhelmed. In-person sessions in Bengaluru or remote meetings in English or Hindi/Urdu are paced to suit you, with space between sessions to try new ways of relating and reflecting. We pay attention to emotions, boundaries, and repeating relationship cycles, using gentle exploration, reflective questions and practical experiments to make inner shifts tangible. This way of working often helps adults and couples seeking steadier connection and recovery.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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.

  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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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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  • Guided Visualisation

    A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

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

  • Sex Addiction

    A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychological Counselor

    A counselor who applies psychological principles to help clients with emotional, relational, and personal difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Bengaluru North University - Kristu Jayanti College

Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous

Service Areas

Haven To Express

In-person & Online

Sathnur Village

Bangalore, Karnataka

India

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Sathnur Village, Bengaluru, India