Richa Vashista (she/they) is an integrative psychotherapist from India, offering mental healthsupport for over 9 years. Richa’s diverse perspective in her work stems from her Master’s Degree inClinical Psychology from SNDT University and experience working in both public and privatesectors.
As an independent practitioner, Richa provides individual therapy and relationship counseling (formonogamous and polyamorous clients). They specialise in a range of areas, including LGBTQIA+, perinatal mental health, trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), workplace mental health, family systems and intimate partnerships. She holds monthly support groups for people living with BPD and queer individuals. They also take on supervision for younger therapists. In addition to her clinical work, Richa partners with companies to support their mental health, diversity, equity andinclusion initiatives.
Richa believes in a non-directive and person-centred approach, inspired by Carl Rogers’ philosophy that clients have the capacity to be their authentic selves. Their worldview is queer-affirmative, intersectional, and centred on social justice. Apart from using evidence-based practices, Richa draws from her lived experiences as a queer and neurodivergent individual. She has formal training in queer and trans* affirmative practice, trauma-informed practice, suicide first aid and a deep dive into gender and sexuality.
They speak at national and international forums, advocating passionately for mental health care and LGBTQIA+ rights. Through her work as a psychologist, Richa is dedicated to promoting awareness,reducing stigma, and empowering individuals to prioritise their mental health and well-being
SERVICES
1. Employee counseling/therapy- Provides one-on-one counseling to employees who experience mental health concerns
2. Team building- Facilitates team-building activities that promote trust, communication, and collaboration among employees
3. Work-life balance- Supports employees find a healthy balance between work and personal life by providing tools and strategies to manage time and priorities
4. Conflict resolution- Helps employees learn effective conflict resolution skills to improve workplace relationships and prevent conflicts from escalating
5. Mental health training and workshops- Conducts training and workshops on mental health topics such as stress management, coping skills, resilience, and work-life balance
6. Leadership development- Offers leadership development programs to help managers and executives improve their leadership skills and create a positive work culture
7. DE&I consulting- Provides consultation services to help your organisation identify areas for improvement related to diversity and inclusion and develop strategies to promote a more inclusive workplace culture
CLIENTELE
Richa has conducted workshops on Mental Health, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with a diverse mix of organisations from various sectors, such as healthcare, education, media, and corporate. Some of the largest organisations she has worked with include GSK, Tata AIA, Google India, Mondelez International and Central Bank of India. Richa has also conducted workshops with other notable organizations such as the UN Globe, Consulate General of Canada, We Work, Love Matters India, and The Plane Jar Foundation . She has worked with a variety of educational institutions including IIT Bombay, SM Shetty College, NM College, Mithibai College, Wilson College, SIES College, IIM Kozhikode and Medical Student’s Association of India. Other organisations that have benefited from Richa’s workshops include Social, Storiculture, Tonic Worldwide, Miss Malini, WellnessForever, Communicate India, Latent View, Keshav Suri Foundation, ACG Group, Gaysi Family, Hidden Pockets, DanceByte, Oo Womaniya, Youth Alliance for Gender Equality, Global Shapersand Mind Temple. The workshops have made a significant impact on these organisations and have contributed to their growth and development
