Poornam
Psychotherapy & Yoga

Psychotherapy sessions are typically 50 minutes long.

It's natural to wonder how many sessions it would take to feel better. However, the answer varies from person to person.

It's likely that you will see some small positive shifts in the first 4-5 sessions from being able to share deeply emotional information in an empathic and non-judgemental space. However, long-term and lasting positive change in therapy involves exploring underlying patterns and developing self-awareness. This process depends on the complexity of your history, readiness for change, and social factors.

My role as your therapist would be to walk alongside you at a pace that feels safe and comfortable to navigate your inner world, prioritising sustainable growth rather than quick fixes.

I offer the following three frequencies, of which you are welcome to choose whichever best suits your needs and circumstances - (1) weekly sessions, (2) fortnightly sessions, (3) ad hoc sessions.

In the case of weekly and fortnightly, you and I will mutually set up a slot for a particular day and time during the initial consultation call, and meet at that fixed time every week/two weeks respectively. This guarantees your slot and supports regularity in therapy.

For ad hoc sessions, we can set up an initial session on call, but thereon you are welcome to reach out whenever you would like to book another session, and I will try my best to fit you in as and when a slot opens up.

Both Viniyoga and Trauma Sensitive Yoga sessions are typically one hour long. However, the duration can be tailored to the needs and constraints of the client and is mutually decided during the initial consultation call.

Trauma Informed Yoga is a broader term used to refer to having an understanding of trauma and applying it to a general Yoga class. This philosophy is applied to the method of delivery and facilitation of the Yoga class, such as in the use of invitational language in giving cues.

TCTSY is a specific evidence-based clinical intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma, developed by the Centre for Trauma and Embodiment in Brookline, Massachusetts, in the USA. It is rooted in Hatha Yoga philosophy, and uses various forms of classical Hatha Yoga to help restore a felt sense of safety and create a positive relationship with one's body by increasing experiences of empowerment.

Both psychotherapy and Yoga sessions are conducted only online currently. I typically use Google Meet to connect with my clients; however, if you have a preference for another meeting platform, I'm happy to set up our sessions there.

I do not work with medical emergencies. If you or someone you know is going through an emotional crisis and is in need of urgent care, please reach out to any of the following crisis helplines -

1. Samaritans: +91 8422984528/29/30 (5PM - 8PM, all days)

2. Sneha India Foundation: +04424640050/+04424640060

3. Mann Talks: +91 8686139139

4. iCall: +91 9152987821 (10am - 8pm, Mon-Sat)