TARA MAHADEVAN

I am a counselling psychologist, specializing in food and eating. I counsel clients on a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship problems and body image, weight and eating issues. I use different therapeutic techniques depending on what is most helpful for my client. I believe our emotions and feelings are fluid and therefore one needs to tailor the therapeutic approach to the person and their issues rather than use only one kind approach. In my work use a combination of therapies such as Mindfulness based therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Self-compassion therapy and Cognitive Behaviour therapy.

I have a Master’s degree in Psychology from SNDT University, Mumbai and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Vassar College, USA.

I am also an internationally certified Wellness Coach from Wellcoaches Corporation, USA; a certified Clinical Pediatric Obesity Counsellor from the University of San Francisco, USA; a certified Nutrition and Eating Behaviours Facilitator from the Am I Hungry® Mindful Eating program, USA, a certified Fitness Instructor from Reebok and ACSM (USA) and a certified Nutrition Specialist from BFY, Mumbai.

In addition to my work I love learning and improving my Spanish, exercising and learning about different religious philosophies.