About

I’m Vaibhav. I’m real in the room.

I’m a psychologist based in Delhi NCR. I work with adults who have spent a long time holding it together on their own. Sessions are in English or Hindi, online or in person.

Why I do this

A lot of us grew up having our feelings dismissed.

In India especially, people still hesitate to come to therapy. Stigma, fear of judgment, family pressure, or simply not knowing what it is.

Many people believe therapy is only for “serious mental illness”, or for people who are weak. So they grow up suppressing emotions, avoiding conversations about how they really are, and treating emotional suffering as normal. Not because they want to, but because for most of their lives, what they felt was brushed aside.

I became a psychologist to be the opposite of that. A place where what you feel is taken seriously, looked at honestly, and understood.

I don’t sugarcoat things, and I don’t hand out advice. I take time to explain what is happening in your mind when that helps, and I let trust build at its own pace. My approach is eclectic: I use what fits you, not one method for everyone.

Honestly, Vaibhav

A quiet room in morning light: two pale armchairs turned towards each other, a low wooden table and a bookshelf, with Vaibhav standing at the window holding a mug
A room with two chairs and enough time. No waiting area, no hurry.

How I am in the room

Gentle, but honest.

Techniques matter. But what people remember is how it felt to be in the conversation.

  1. Human-centred and conversational
  2. Emotionally present, not purely technique-driven
  3. Exploration over judgment
  4. Meaning and identity, beyond reducing symptoms
  5. Psychology, expressive arts and creativity, together
  6. Gentle but honest conversations
  7. From surviving, towards a more meaningful way of living

Training and practice

The formal part.

Education
Master’s in clinical psychology
Further training
Expressive Arts Therapy, UNESCO-CID
Clinical Hypnotherapy, California Hypnosis Institute
Where I practise
Private clinics across Delhi NCR
Online, across India and internationally
Languages
English and Hindi
Who I see
Adults aged 18 and above, groups, and teams in companies and colleges
Tools I draw on
Expressive arts and music-based work, existential and emotion-focused work, CBT- and DBT-informed skills, mindfulness and somatic awareness, self-compassion work, and clinical hypnotherapy where it is appropriate

Honestly

Am I the right therapist for you?

Probably yes, if…

  • You have been wanting a safe space to think out loud
  • You want perspective, not advice
  • You know this is different from talking to friends or family
  • You are willing to show up and do the work, at your own pace

Probably not, if…

  • You are under 18. I work with people aged 18 and above, but I’m happy to connect you with colleagues who work with younger age groups
  • You want someone to solve your life for you, or a quick fix
  • You need to be convinced that therapy is worth trying
  • You need urgent help right now. I can support you through a difficult period, but I’m not an emergency service. If it can’t wait, please call Tele-MANAS on 14416 first

The first step

One message. That is all it takes to start.

Tell me your name and what you’d like support with. You’ll hear back about availability and fees, and we take it from there. No obligation.

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