Varenya Prasad, MSc

Psychologist

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“I work with young adults and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what needs to change — even if they can't yet put it into words. Through reflection and emotional processing, we explore what "different" could look like and build a path toward it together.”

About Me

Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. My sessions are conversational and largely client-led. I follow your pace and priorities, bringing structure only when it's helpful. I'm a listener first, and I take seriously the need to feel genuinely heard before anything else. That said, I'll gently help you notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck, always with honesty and care. I work best with young adults and couples who are open to understanding themselves more deeply, even when the process feels uncomfortable.

Approach

My approach is integrative, flexible, and tailored to each client. I focus on helping you recognise patterns in your emotions, behaviour, and relationships, because awareness is usually where change begins. Alongside this, I place strong emphasis on practical coping skills, especially emotional regulation and mindfulness, as a foundation for deeper work. I'm also realistic about modern pressures like work demands and screen overload, and we work toward balance within real-world constraints, not an idealised version of life.

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Bengaluru, India

In-person & Online

Services

I provide individual therapy and couples therapy for adults (18+), and commonly support clients with: 1. Relationship difficulties and ongoing conflict 2. Couples therapy, particularly around communication and recurring issues 3. Stress, burnout, and work-related challenges 4. Emotional regulation and feeling overwhelmed 5. Self-esteem and self-understanding 6. Life transitions and uncertainty 7. Identifying and changing unhelpful patterns 8. Building insight, mindfulness, and coping skills I am an early-career psychologist and approach my work with curiosity, care, and a commitment to ongoing learning.

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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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

Adults
Couples
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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.
Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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.
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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.