Ms Saalini P Chandran

Psychologist

“I believe therapy can offer us a space to pause, reflect, and make sense of what we are going through. I offer a space where you feel heard and accepted, where you can express yourself without worrying about being judged. I don’t believe in having all the answers or offering easy solutions. Instead, I hope to work alongside my clients as they make sense of their experiences and find their own way forward.”

About me

I’m Saalini, originally from Kerala and currently based in Bangalore. I’m a therapist who works with adults, adolescents, as well as parents of children with neurodivergence. I have an MA in Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. I believe therapy can offer something we don’t always have in our everyday lives which is a space to pause, reflect, and look at ourselves and our experiences from a different perspective. Sometimes, having someone outside of our lives to listen and help us make sense of what we’re going through can bring a clarity that is difficult to find on our own. I hope to provide that space to my clients where they can slow down, explore what they’re experiencing, and understand themselves a little better. When I’m not thinking about the human mind, I’m usually watching a movie or series, or occasionally getting lost in reels. I try to read a few pages every day, and I enjoy feeding my fish and spending time watching them do their thing.

Approach

I believe each person comes into therapy with their own experiences, struggles, and ways of making sense of the world. So, I don’t think therapy should follow the same path for everyone. I try to understand where a person is coming from and adapt the process to what they need. Our experiences with others can shape how we see ourselves, what we expect from relationships, and how we respond to situations. Exploring these patterns in therapy can help us understand ourselves and our relationships better. Therapy is a space where you don’t have to be harsh on yourself. You don’t have to hide the parts of you that you find difficult to understand or accept. You can bring your confusion, uncomfortable emotions, doubts, and vulnerabilities into the room without the pressure to have everything figured out. I hope to create a space where you can slow down, put your thoughts into words, and hear yourself a little more clearly. Sometimes, expressing something out loud helps us notice things we hadn't quite recognised before. Over time, this can help us make sense of what we are experiencing, recognise patterns and triggers, and find new ways of understanding ourselves.

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Basic information

Languages:

English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi/Urdu

Fees:

Direct payment

Bengaluru, India

In-person & Online

Services

I offer therapy for adults, adolescents, and support for parents of children with neurodivergence, for clients in India and abroad. It is both online and offline (Bangalore). I take a person-centred, trauma-informed and insight-oriented approach to therapy, drawing from a relational perspective as well. The therapeutic process is tailored to each individual, based on their concerns, needs, and goals for therapy. Through reflection and exploration, we work towards greater self-understanding and finding ways to navigate life's challenges.

Services Offered:

CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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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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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.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Individuals
Parents
Adults
Elderly

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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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Climate Grief
Distress, anxiety, or mourning related to environmental destruction and climate change, sometimes called eco-anxiety or ecological grief.
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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Guilt or Forgiveness
Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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