KNOW YOUR THERAPIST

I, Urveez Kakalia am a Counselling Psychologist in Mumbai and the Founder of ‘ImPerfect’. I have worked with local, national and international clients of varied ages from children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older adults; covering a wide range of problem areas- in person and online. Currently, I work with clients above the age of 18.

My therapeutic stance stems primarily from Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) originated and developed by Albert Ellis. REBT is a specific approach which falls under the Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy school of thought. I practice REBT as a problem-focused, solution-driven approach through which we can uncover how you may be unwittingly distressing yourself (emotionally, behaviourally, cognitively) by holding rigid and extreme attitudes about the adversities you may encounter in life. We can then collaboratively work toward having more flexible, non-extreme attitudes which are likely to lead to undisturbed, non-distressed and healthier emotions, more helpful thoughts and goal-directed behaviours. I may also integrate strategies from other approaches including and not limited to Behavioral, Cognitive, other Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Assertiveness training, Dialectical Behavioral, Reality Therapy and Eclectic approaches if required to assist you with your unique concerns. I believe that clients are capable in deciding best, their desired goals from our therapeutic alliance. I serve the role of a facilitator in employing therapies, chosen as a result of a detailed conceptualization and research evidence, in order to help them gain the goals and independence they desire. Overall, what you can expect from therapy along with greater self-awareness and insight is, a problem focused and solution driven approach to help you reach your goals. I am comfortable working with individuals, groups, couples and families and with taking workshops on a range of topics as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDING BODY:

~ MA Counselling Psychology- SNDT University, Mumbai.

~ Primary and Advanced Practicum in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy- Albert Ellis Institute, New York.

~ Primary Training in Single Session Therapy- In Vivo Centre for Single-Session Therapy.

~ PG Diploma in Sport Psychology- Smt. M. M. P. Shah College of Arts and Commerce, Matunga.

~ BA Psychology- SIES College, Mumbai University.

EXPERIENCE:

~ Private Practice (since April 2019)

~ Student Counsellor at G. N. Khalsa College (since April 2019)

~ Counselling Psychologist at Mental Health Clinic in partnership with ‘Invisible Illness’ at Rotary Medical Centre, Juhu (since August 2019)

~ Counsellor at Universal High School, Chembur (June – December 2019)

~ Consultant Sport Psychologist with Association of Sports Nutrition and Fitness Sciences, at Khelo India Youth Games, Pune (February 2019)

~ Teaching Assistant at Smt. MMP Shah College of Arts and Commerce, Matunga (2018-2019)

~ Counselling Intern at Universal School, Tardeo (August 2018 – March 2019)

~ Visiting Mental Health Intern at Future School of Performing Arts, Mumbai (January – March 2019)

~ Psychology intern at LTMG Sion Hospital (July 2017)

~ Intern at Ummeed Child Development Centre, Mumbai (April- May 2017)

I am driven to provide quality therapy through individual therapy and group therapy, backed by theoretically driven and empirically supported approaches like Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy to assist you in living mentally healthy lives.