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Raabta

Attunement Central

Online Psychotherapy and Counselling
for individuals and couples by seasoned therapists.

  • Bringing evidence-based mental health care to India and global Indians
  • Trauma-informed & queer affirmative
  • Culturally competent, rooted in research

Struggling with anxiety, depression, or grief?

Feeling trapped by procrastination, perfectionism, or relational wounds?

Or perhaps you’re "successful" yet sense a hollowness- a whisper that life should be more than surviving pain or chasing validation?

Wherever you stand on this spectrum of being human, it is fertile ground for transformation.

Take the first step towards your mental health journey and walk with us.

Using evidence-based therapy grounded in science and alive with compassion, we’ll help you:

  • IconUnearth what truly moves you- and reclaim your story from the shadows of "shoulds," societal noise, and borrowed expectations.
  • IconStand firmly in your choices amid life’s chaos- cultivating courage to act with your fears, not against them.
  • IconBuild vitality from meaning, not circumstances- discovering how you can live in alignment with what matters to you and experience vitality and purpose, even when there is suffering and not after the mythical state of ‘complete healing’ is attained.

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What is Raabta?

A Promise An Invitation A Journey
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राबता ~ Connection and Attunement

Everything we do at Raabta is grounded in the belief that all change is a function of the Raabta between client and therapist...

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    Raabta is therefore a promise- of deep listening, to what is said and what is unsaid, to experiences your body may hold that you don’t have the words for yet, to what may appear as unbearable or too much or uncanny. We are committed to see you, all parts of you, and stay when it gets difficult.

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    Raabta is also an invitation- to step into the holding environment we all long for, one of healing through understanding and empathy. A space where the therapist’s presence becomes a mirror, not to judge your broken pieces, but to reflect your wholeness waiting to be reclaimed. We will hold all of your story, and together we will gently figure out how to hold it without letting it define you or limit you.

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    Raabta is, at its core, a journey- of connection and joint intentionality, one you undertake with our highly skilled therapists where we work with an array of research backed techniques but not with the aim to “fix” you. We meet you exactly where you are, so you might finally meet yourself. We will walk with you, growing your repertoire of skills along the way, towards a life that is lived in alignment with your deeply cherished values.

Why Are We Attunement Central?

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    At Raabta, we believe that connection precedes transformation. Every therapist at Raabta is an artist first- in creating authentic connection that is healing in itself- and a scientific practitioner second- trained in a wide range of evidence based psychotherapeutic approaches

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    We refuse one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we attune- to your history, your hopes, your fears, and the unlived lives whispering beneath your skin. Every technique bends to your humanity.

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    We also believe that there is no right time to start therapy- wherever you are, we will join you there.

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    We attune to your mind as well as your body. We believe that the body and the mind work in tandem, therefore healing is not possible without attending to both and how they influence each other.

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    Lastly, at Raabta, we operate with attunement to the hope that brought you to therapy even when it’s too small to be noticed- backed by neuroscience, our work rests on the belief that a full, vital life is possible even when we are in proximity with suffering and not after the mythical state of ‘full healing’ is attained. Together we will make it happen for you!

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About Us

Your Journey, Our Support

Let us guide you on your journey of self-discovery, providing tailored tools to empower you, heal your inner child, and restore your vitality and zest for life. In our safe, compassionate space, we will help you find your inherent strength and be the hope you need, no matter how challenging it feels.

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Issues we help with

Self Image and Self Esteem Concerns
Individual Therapy
Couples Counselling
Supervision
Relationship Concerns
Grief
Neurodivergence
Communication Breakdown
Premarital Counselling
Infidelity Recovery
Major Life Transitions
Self Image and Self Esteem Concerns
Individual Therapy
Couples Counselling
Supervision
Relationship Concerns
Grief
Neurodivergence
Communication Breakdown
Premarital Counselling
Infidelity Recovery
Major Life Transitions
Marital Discord
Body Image Issues
LGBTQ+ Counselling
Mindfulness
Trauma
Work-life Concerns
Burnout
Pre-and Post Maternity Support
Self-Exploration
Rebuilding Trust
Intercultural Conflict
Desire Discrepancies
Emotional Distancing
Marital Discord
Body Image Issues
LGBTQ+ Counselling
Mindfulness
Trauma
Work-life Concerns
Burnout
Pre-and Post Maternity Support
Self-Exploration
Rebuilding Trust
Intercultural Conflict
Desire Discrepancies
Emotional Distancing
Parenting Disagreements
Family Boundary Struggles
Intimacy Issues
Queer Affirmative Care
Assertiveness
Digital Addiction
Academic Concerns
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD Testing
Perfectionism & Overthinking
Parenting Disagreements
Family Boundary Struggles
Intimacy Issues
Queer Affirmative Care
Assertiveness
Digital Addiction
Academic Concerns
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD Testing
Perfectionism & Overthinking
Diagnostic and Personality Assessment
Diagnostic clarity (Anxiety/Depression/OCD/PTSD/Bipolar Disorder and more)
ADHD/ASD testing
Personality Patterns
Personality Disorders
Diagnostic and Personality Assessment
Diagnostic clarity (Anxiety/Depression/OCD/PTSD/Bipolar Disorder and more)
ADHD/ASD testing
Personality Patterns
Personality Disorders

Our Approach

Our team of experienced therapists uses an integrative approach, working collaboratively with our clients to identify their goals and develop a customized treatment plan. We use a variety of experiential, post modern, evidence based approaches such as ACT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and more, but what remains common is our client-centred, existential stance. We all work with an intersectional social justice lens and are feminist and queer affirmative in our approach. We also take pride in being trauma informed and evidence based, and all our services are grounded in research.

Our signature practice, for which we are known and loved by our clients, is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a form of psychotherapy supported by 40+ years of research!

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What our clients say

"I've been consulting Sudha for a while now and she has helped me sail through tough times on several occasions. She is a great listener and extremely empathetic. She provides thoughtful insights and has added a lot of value in steering me in the right direction."

– Vasundhara

"Sudha is very passionate about what she does. She is very well informed about the different therapy modalities. Her eclectic approach to therapy means that she can tailor her therapy to suit a client's personality. I have learnt a lot from her."

– V.K.

"I worked with Dr. Sudha in 2022 when I was having trouble dealing with thoughts that made me anxious. She is a very good and patient listener and it gave me some good tips and practices that I will take with me! "

– A. R.

"Started taking therapy a few years ago and was really impressed by the results. Still my go to therapist in case of anything. Highly recommend Raabta and looking forward to their future endeavours."

–N.M.
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Dr. Sudha Shashwati

Founder & Principal Psychotherapist, Raabta

Founder's Note

Are you tired of anxiety running the show in your life? Or do you feel a nagging sense of discontent and emptiness, despite ticking all the boxes in life? Are you a creator who struggles to create, a reader who has not read any books lately or simply someone struggling with a lack of motivation, procrastination or perfectionism?

Amidst all this, is there a tiny voice within you that reminds you that life can be more than managing suffering?

Would you be willing to explore what living a life of zest and vitality can feel like? One in which despite the ups and downs of life, you can still feel grateful for being alive and live with purpose and contentment?

If any of the above resonates, I’m here to help. I have spent the last 10+ years sitting in therapy rooms with these hopes and concerns, often bearing witness to stories that don’t find much room to breathe elsewhere. I’m trained in Clinical Psychology from TISS, Mumbai, have a doctorate in Psychology from University of Delhi, and a few super-specialisations (trauma focused ACT, QACP and more) for working with adults of all age groups. I specialize in transdiagnostic, process based work that blends depth and structure, uniquely tailored to be effective for Indian clients.

My approach is rooted in communicating deep care and respect, acknowledging the role of hegemonic systems in individual and family distress, working with my clients' existing strengths, body awareness, and empowerment long after therapy has ended. These values are at the heart of Raabta- my labour of love. Read more about me and about Raabta here.

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