Therapists who listen, understand, and walk with you
Blending expertise with empathy, our therapists create a safe space for true transformation and growth.
Founder, Director & Senior Therapist
Nida Shaikh
Nida Shaikh is a Mental Health Practitioner from Pune practicing for the last 12 years. She runs a Mental Health and Therapy space called Manah Center for Mental Well-Being and plays the role of a Founder, Director, and Senior Therapist at the same time. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Mahayana and Buddhist Psychology and Ethics from the University of Pune. Over the 12 years, Nida has worked primarily with the addict population, along with populations struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, schizophrenia, and relationship-related challenges. She has conducted various corporate workshops aimed at teamwork, leadership skills, employee performance enhancement through mindfulness, developing a healthy work-life balance, stress management, and anger management. Other than direct client interaction, Nida loves to train and mentor budding psychologists and undergraduate psychology students while running a project called ‘Living With Metta’.
Rs. 4500 Per Session
Senior Therapist
Avnie Agnihotri
Avnie Agnihotri is a psychology professional with experience in diverse therapies aimed at helping individuals, couples, and groups. She deep dives to identify the core concern at the grassroots level, and then partners with the client to offer holistic solutions aimed towards progressive improvement. Avnie’s understanding of art and the science of psychology helps her navigate through cases of depression, anxiety, new age disorders, mood swings, stress, peer pressure, trauma, health, grief, abuse, and society-related pressures, with empathy, empowerment, compassion, and gratitude. She is certified in psychology from Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, Pune diploma holder in Psychotherapy and Counselling, along with completing Post Graduate Certifications in Addictions and Mental Health (Fanshawe College) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Humber Polytechnic College) in Toronto, Canada. Her work experience, along with working at Manah, includes working with a gynaecologist’s clinic as a counsellor, Fortis Hospital Delhi, Bereaved Families of Ontario, and The Gatehouse. For her, therapy is about kindness, realising the smaller things in life, and remembering the power of you.
Rs. 2500 Per Session
Senior Therapist
Arya Khadke
Arya is a compassionate, creative, and expressive Senior Psychotherapist at Manah Center for Mental Well-being, with over 5 years of experience. She has trained at Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (Master of Arts) in Pune. She holds experience in psychological research, and has worked in the fields of Buddhist psychology, rehabilitation, career counseling, and a center for mental well-being. She works with moderate to severe mental health issues around anxiety, depression, trauma-related problems, substance use, self esteem issues. She is deeply interested in the field of psychotherapy. Her approach is eclectic, client-centric, and trauma-informed. She uses a combination of therapies and modalities to cater to her clients’ needs. She has supervised the junior team members at Manah and conducted training sessions for them as well. Therapy, for her, is a process of healing through genuine connection, working collaboratively with the client as a team to address and navigate the client’s concerns.
Rs. 2500 Per Session
Associate Therapist
Aakansha Singh
Aakansha Singh is an Associate Psychotherapist at the Manah Center for Mental Well-Being. She has completed her Master’s degree with a specialization in Clinical Psychology. She has previously worked at various hospitals and NGOs. She has a rich experience in working on multiple disorders, ranging from depression and anxiety to substance abuse. She believes in individualism and an eclectic approach to therapy. She has a keen interest in working with adolescents and adults. She is passionate about research and loves to read. Her aim is to integrate multicultural and trauma-focused approaches into therapy.
Rs. 2000 Per Session
Associate Therapist
Riddhi Shah
Riddhi Shah is an Associate Therapist at Manah Center for Mental Well-Being. Having completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Christ University, she is also a practitioner of Graphology. Including corporate training in firms like Bosch, she has worked with multiple populations. She has interned at a de-addiction centre, various clinical setups, and a centre for the differently abled. Being inclined towards working with the young population, Riddhi has conducted research in the domain of ADHD and handwriting analysis. Her approach is eclectic in nature, and she holds a strong determination by collaboratively working towards the betterment of individuals.
Rs. 2000 Per Session
Junior Therapist
Sakshi Birla
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Royal Holloway, University of London. Her deep sense of empathy drives her to provide compassionate care for people facing a wide range of mental health issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, personality disorders, and substance abuse. She is particularly passionate about working with children and teenagers and is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all, especially LGBTQ+ individuals. She strives to create a supportive environment in which clients feel safe, understood, and encouraged to challenge their narratives. She also enjoys training and mentoring psychology students and coordinates the internship programs at Manah.
Rs. 1500 Per Session
