
Co-founder — Therapist
Shreeja
She/HerSeniorshreeja@softspacestherapy.in
- Speciality:
- Relational & sexual well-being · Emotional health & identity · Grief, trauma & neurodivergence
- Currently accepting:
- Individual and Couples Therapy clients (ages 16–40)
I don’t believe therapy is about “fixing” people. I believe it’s about creating a space where you can be fully human — imperfect, evolving, and still worthy of love and belonging. My work begins from the belief that pain isn’t something to be erased; it’s a part of the story that shapes who we are becoming.
Before I was a therapist, I moved between the corporate world and the study of psychology, learning firsthand how stress and identity take shape in modern life. I know what it’s like to feel split between roles, expectations, and inner longings. That understanding is what I carry into the therapy room — an openness to the contradictions we all live with, and a commitment to walking alongside people as they navigate life’s messiness.
In my sessions, I bring warmth, depth, and a conversational spirit. Clients often tell me they feel at ease quickly — not because the work is easy, but because the space is real. Whether we’re untangling old attachment wounds, exploring intimacy, unpacking grief, or making sense of ADHD, I see therapy as a collaborative journey back to your own voice. I’m here to witness you as you are, without rushing you toward some “better” version of yourself.
I draw from Existential-Humanistic Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and, when it serves the client, CBT or DBT tools. My style is intuitive and integrative — I follow what’s alive in the room, whether that’s deep relational work, creative exploration, or finding language for emotions that have gone unnamed.
Professional background & training
- MSc in Clinical Psychology
- Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
- Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (ICEEFT, Canada)
- Certified in Art Therapy
- Ongoing training in trauma-informed and integrative practices
- Over three years of experience across hospitals, community organisations, and private practice — with clients from metro cities to rural towns
- Facilitation of support groups on ADHD, anxiety, and relationships
- Workshops and psychoeducation in schools and colleges on emotional health, self-regulation, and internet safety
Outside of therapy, I’m drawn to cultural commentary, sustainability, and finding creative ways to carve out soft spaces for reflection in everyday life.