Prajakta is a registered psychologist and EMDR therapist who works with clients aged 18 and above.
Prajakta draws upon her natural empathic and compassionate nature, combined with her knowledge
and skills in evidence-based practices, to help guide her clients through the empowering and healing
process of therapy. She has a personal belief that despite our histories and circumstances we strive
for purpose, fulfillment and growth. She endeavours to incorporate this belief in her work by
creating an atmosphere of safety and mutual respect for people to overcome difficulties, achieve an
increased sense of satisfaction and gain effective control over their lives. Prajakta has a direct
therapeutic style which is always combined with respect, compassion, and a touch of humour to
establish rapport.
Having worked as a psychologist in India and Australia, Prajakta has significant experience of working
with people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. She views the cultural lens as important
when trying to navigate distress, understand trauma, improving quality of life, and reducing
symptoms.
She has an eclectic approach, influenced by: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Rational Emotive
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing,
Solution Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness, psychoeducation, and relaxation strategies. Along with
English, Prajakta is fluent in Marathi, Hindi, Kannada.
Prajakta feels comfortable and competent to work with presentations of Anxiety, Depression,
Borderline Personality Traits/Disorder, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Sleep difficulties, Stress,
Adjustment difficulties, Acculturative stress and Relationship difficulties (Individual)