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Akhila R Krishna
I gently support you in moving toward a life that feels more grounded, connected, and authentic.
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About Me
A Compassionate Path to
Psychological Healing
I am Akhila R Krishna, a Trauma-Informed Clinical Psychologist (CRR No: A96849) with over four years of clinical experience. My work is rooted in a humanistic and trauma-sensitive lens. I do not see symptoms as problems to be eliminated, but as meaningful adaptations shaped by life experiences.
I hold space for the parts of you that learned to survive—and gently support you in moving toward a life that feels more grounded, connected, and authentic. I work with adolescents and adults, offering a therapeutic space that is emotionally safe, attuned, and deeply respectful of each individual’s pace and process.
My Approach
Collaborative and
Evolving Process
"My style is warm, reflective, and gently challenging. I value honesty, depth, and creating a space where you don’t have to perform, explain excessively, or be anything other than who you are."
- Understanding your internal world, not just managing external symptoms.
- Exploring patterns in relationships, attachment, and emotional responses.
- Working with both the mind and the body, especially where trauma is held.
- Creating space for emotions that may have been suppressed or misunderstood.
- Supporting you in building a stable sense of self and emotional regulation.
Areas of Practice
Specialized Care for
Complex Challenges
Trauma and Complex Trauma
Including long-standing relational wounds
Borderline Personality patterns
And emotional dysregulation
Anxiety and Overthinking
And chronic emotional distress
Depression and Emptiness
And loss of meaning
Dissociation
And difficulties with presence and identity
Relationship difficulties
Attachment concerns and patterns of over-giving
Sexual concerns
Including intimacy, desire, and performance-related distress
Behavioural addictions
Screen use, social media, gaming
Psychosomatic experiences
Where emotional distress manifests physically
Children & Adolescents
I also work with younger individuals, particularly in areas of emotional regulation, behavioural concerns, and family dynamics.
Therapeutic Modalities
Integrative &
Tailored Methods
Rather than following a rigid method, I adapt these approaches in a way that fits your story, your pace, and your readiness.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
For trauma processing
Schema Therapy
Deep-rooted patterns
For unmet emotional needs
CBT
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
For structured understanding and change
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
For value-based living
MBCT
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
For awareness and regulation
DBT
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
For emotional stability and distress tolerance
Emotionally Focused Therapy
For relational healing
Cognitive Retraining
For attention, thinking patterns, and executive functioning
Clinical Orientation
- Trauma-informed care
- Humanistic & client-centred
- Attachment-based understanding
- Mind-body integration
Your Experience
What You Can
Expect From Me
Impact
Beyond the Therapy Room
Awareness
Conducting mental health awareness and psychoeducational programmes.
Training
Facilitating professional training and supervision-oriented spaces.
Learning
Engaging in continuous learning, advanced workshops, and skill development.
Advocacy
Advocating for accessible, ethical, and stigma-free mental healthcare.
"I am particularly passionate about making therapy feel less intimidating and more human—especially in communities where mental health is still misunderstood or minimised."
Professional Standing
Education & Credentials
M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology
JSS Hospital and Medical College, Mysuru
RCI Registered Clinical Psychologist
CRR No: A96849
EMDR Certification Training
EMDR Association, India
A Note to You
Ready to find
your space to breathe?
"If you are here, something in you is already seeking change—whether that looks like clarity, relief, understanding, or simply a space to breathe."
You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can make sense of it—together.
