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Services
Making Contact - Free
Our first contact is a 15 minute chat where we meet and assess if we can work together. It is a quick introduction to who I am and what I do, as well as who you are and what your needs are? If we 'click' and we believe I can support you in your needs, then we can schedule our first session. If not, I can suggest who and what sort of service you might want to look for instead of me.
Individual Counselling
Individual sessions run for an hour. We get to know each other, do a little psychological education and set a contract of where we will go together and how we will measure our success. When done we can re-contract for further work or end when you have achieved what you set out to do.
Couples Sessions
Couples sessions run for an hour and a half (unless we have contracted otherwise). You know that thin invisible line that exists between you and your partner? Our contract is between that invisible line and me, equally weighted for both partners. While the individuals' histories are accounted for, the work here is on the relationship and the components that go into making it work.
Family Sessions
Family sessions also run for an hour and a half. There will be individual intake sessions to understand your context, however we are all working towards the same (contracted) goal.
My Approach
Our work together
Our work together is founded on the Rogerian principle of unconditional positive regard. I aim to bring curiosity, openness, and genuine support to every session. You will not find me being overly sweet or pandering, as that is not my style, but you will find me to be your biggest cheerleader when it feels congruent.
You and me
Counselling is a co-created process. Just as no two clients or their stories are alike, no two sessions are the same. I do fifty percent of the work, and you do the other fifty percent. I am not here to dispense advice. My training is grounded in Transactional Analysis (TA), which forms the foundation of our work, along with elements of psychological education. I also draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), somatic practices, and creative interventions when they are appropriate and aligned with your needs.
Co-creating a way forward
I am continually learning and expanding my counselling toolkit. There is no single approach that fits everyone, and the shape of our sessions will emerge naturally as we begin. It is important that you share what is working for you and what is not, so that together we can refine the nuances of what you need from our sessions. This ongoing dialogue is central to our contracting process.
Testemonials
Bhargavi Shetty
Patisserie Chef
"I've had Maneesha as my therapist for four years, and she has been a strong yet wonderfully gentle presence throughout my journey. She creates a safe space where growth feels possible every single day, even between sessions. Her tools and techniques are steeped in years of study, and it's inspiring to watch her continue to upskill and evolve in her practice. With her radical cantor and deep expertise. I've been able to do meaningful inner work and see real transformation. She's truly my person - and I can't recommend her highly enough."
Megha Jadhav
Senior HR Professional
“You’ve got this.” That simple phrase has become my anchor, one I often hear in Maneesha’s voice during my most vulnerable moments. For nearly three years and close to fifty sessions, Maneesha has been my counsellor and, more importantly, my safe space. She has held space for me through grief, hurt, loss, anger, and disappointment with compassion and steadiness. She has gently supported and nurtured me during my hardest times, and celebrated my breakthroughs and realizations - always allowing growth to unfold at my own pace. Maneesha has not hesitated to call me out on my “games” and “fantasies,” challenging my thinking and asking the difficult questions that pull me back to clarity. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to create a truly safe, non-judgmental environment. She encourages complete honesty. I have never felt the need to filter my words - even when I’ve disagreed with her or challenged her perspective. She has always met me with openness and collaboration. She empowers self-reliance and independence while continuing to provide unwavering support. She notices patterns I cannot see, gently confronting and guiding me beyond my own stereotypes and limitations. As I continue this journey with Maneesha, I feel hopeful and empowered - because no matter how trying the situation, I can still hear her steady reminder: “You’ve got this.”
Pallavi Aggarwal
Counsellor in Training