Children :My daughter 7 years old, she’s at an age where we never thought that she will have any struggles. Lately she was very moody and throwing tantrums. It was becoming very hard to handle. That’s when someone told us to meet Smita. Though we did not have any hopes, we met. Smita became her friend and she helped her to clarify and understand what values are important to her and to her family. She also helped her to figure out what it takes to live by the values that are important to her. The intensive family work we did is so powerful; as the real change comes about when the family can make the shifts necessary and relationships do heal. My daughter has sobered now and laughs more often, thanks Smita to guide us understand our daughter. My daughter is always looking forward to meet you!
-Parent
-Parent : My son came home today from middle school and said something to me that brought me to tears. He said, “Daddy, for the first time in my life I feel like a normal kid.” I would like to thank you for your excellent sessions and action plan throughout the last two months together, our counselor Smita did not try to fix our problems, but rather tried to help the family heal and decide what solutions would work best for the holistic growth of our child.
-Parent
Adolescent :Smita is a great therapist, unconventional and really friendly. She has a deep understanding of what it’s like to be a teenager with emotional health issues and always makes you feel heard and accepted. She is absolutely non-judgmental. The therapy sessions were always helpful and left me feeling very positive and confident. When I met her, I was too low in self-esteem. I was into heavy drinking and had few boyfriends. My therapist helped me to understand that I was truly beautiful and a nice person. She made me meet myself, who was lost in this life-journey. Today after 10 sessions, I have joined a job and reduced on my drinking and I am not desperate for people to accept me. I truly feel feather-light. All thanks to you Smita. I am sure I can go back to her with any concerns if it arises ever.
Besides being flexible with sessions and the amount of therapy in a week, she ensure that she holds your hand till she feels you are ready to take up further challenges.
-Young female – anonymous
When I first came to Smita through a common friend, I was doubtful that therapy was going to help, but I was fed up with not being happy, and frustrated with not knowing why I wasn’t. I needn’t have worried as Smita is an excellent listener. She knows precisely what questions to ask and how far to probe without making you uncomfortable. She has helped me unpick issues that I didn’t even know that I had, and I’d say the difference from when I started therapy is monumental – I feel like a brand new person, happy and full of life. I am a lot more confident, positive, energetic, and understood my partner preference. I had 5 sessions with her, and never felt like these were actual “session-session”.
I would definitely recommend her to everyone, no matter how small you might think your problems are, it will be a huge weight off your shoulders when you clear them.
-Anonymous male
Adults :Working with Smita over the past few years, has in all honesty, been life changing. I first met Smita when I was at a really low point. My husband was non co-operative in household chores and in taking care of the child, I’d suffered a miscarriage, and I had a very young child, 2 yrs old, so was learning how to be a mum and cope with motherhood, whilst working full time. It was a lot! Looking back I was very vulnerable and I didn’t feature at all in the list of priorities. Smita has been a huge support for me during those times, helping me find ways to cope and bringing me back to stability. She’s helped me develop a really useful tool box for coping with overwhelming feelings of anxiety, lack of confidence and has taught me to slow down, process and the importance. In my last session, I was quite emotional to say goodbye. But knowing she’s there to support me and get me back on track when and if I need her, is like, as she describes having a pair of stabilizers. Right now I’m ready and confident to go, but if there’s a wobble, I know she’ll be there to get me back on track which is really, really reassuring. You’re a truly incredible person and therapist and I feel so lucky to have met you.
-Anonymous Female
Smita has helped me immensely from the start of my sessions until the end. Whilst I found therapy quite daunting, talking about situations I’ve been through and my emotions, the growth I have felt from these sessions is amazing. Smita gave me the tools on how to cope with what I’ve been through and understanding and recognizing ways to improve myself and situations, and has been so supportive and kind and I felt so at ease and safe. I feel so happy and relaxed whilst when I started I felt lost and hurt. The difference I feel is incredible and that’s all thanks to the amazing therapist. I genuinely couldn’t recommend her enough; I am so grateful, thank you so much
-Anonymous Male
Seniors :
I was feeling very isolated and unwanted at the age of 70 when I met Smita. I just called her to talk and had no expectations out of this. She understood my routine and came to meet me in person. That was the turning point. She told me the importance of therapy and counselling. Without even consciously agreeing, I found myself attending sessions. After 7 sessions today my self-esteem has improved a lot. I understood that I am not the only one going through this situation. I am a much happier lady today and try to help others in the same age group. Today I have yoga friends and made a common group. Thankyou darling
-Anonymous Female
One of the greatest privileges of my lifetime has been the journey back to light and joy. A totality of unrelenting support, nurture and strategy is what Smita offered. The depth, with which she had the capacity to meet me with, has been life altering. My journey with Smita has been commendable. My life now is entirely shifted and elevated.-A day to day reality that has been energized into something truly joyful and peaceful at the age of 73. I was hesitant to begin counselling, previously I had never been able to trust or connect with a counsellor, I had tried going for counselling before coming to Smita. However, within the very first session that distrust melted away. The tolerance, patience and momentum with which she has helped me navigate my past, present and future is very inspiring. What I have experienced as a result of this therapy is compassion, confidence and consistency that have been the blessing of a lifetime. What an incredible therapist and lady.
-Anonymous male