Ms Shamal Jaykar

Counseling Psychologist

“Counselling Psychologist with Trauma-informed and Social justice-informed (intersectional feminist, caste aware, and queer affirmative) practice, with an eclectic therapeutic approach inclining towards post-modern, humanistic, and relational approach to therapy.”

About Me

I support individuals navigating complex personal experiences, especially those shaped by trauma or societal factors. My practice is deeply rooted in social justice, valuing your unique identity and background. Drawing from humanistic and relational principles, we explore your world together. This collaborative approach helps you find clarity and build resilience, fostering a sense of belonging and agency.

Approach

Therapy unfolds as a collaborative map-making of your experience, naming harm and noticing resources while keeping attention on identity and context. I hold sessions in Mumbai and online in English, Hindi/Urdu or Marathi, moving between reflective listening, relational experiments, and practical pacing so you can test new ways of relating to yourself and others. Between sessions I offer short, focused reflections or gentle experiments to help translate insights into everyday steps, especially around anxiety, trauma recovery, relationships and chronic stress. People navigating layered social pressures who want a respectful, justice-aware space often find this way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

Mumbai, India

Services

Services Offered:

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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Groups
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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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.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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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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).
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Professional Title:

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

Qualifications

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

Registrations

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Service Area

Mumbai

In-person & Online

Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra

India