The Brain Tea
Our Practitioners

Meet Our Team

A space to unwind and heal. A collaborative, compassionate group of licensed professionals here to walk alongside you.

Madhumati Dhumak, Founder & Lead Counselling Psychologist at The Brain Tea
Founder

Madhumati Dhumak

Founder & Lead Counselling Psychologist

PGDP Counselling Psychology · MSc Clinical Psychology · BSc Clinical Psychology3+ years in clinical practice

She believes that meaningful healing begins when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. Her approach is deeply individualized because no two people experience life in the same way. She integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a space that adapts to each client's unique needs, pace, and goals.

Her work combines insight with action, helping clients not only understand the patterns that keep them stuck but also develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and the people around them. Above all, she strives to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and compassion- where clients can safely explore, heal, and grow.

Areas of focus
AdultsAdolescentsAnxietyDepressionRelationship ChallengesTraumaEmotional RegulationLife TransitionSelf-EsteemGriefBurnoutAttachment ConcernsInterpersonal DifficultiesNeurodivergent Individual

Therapeutic approach

Integrative & Evidence-Based Therapy · Trauma-Informed Care · Personalised Treatment Planning

Speaks

English, Hindi, Marathi

₹1,800 / session · Sliding scale available

Ananya Sunil Nair, Counselling Psychologist at The Brain Tea

Ananya Sunil Nair

Counselling Psychologist

MSc Clinical Psychology · BA Psychology, Sociology & EconomicsPsychologist · Art therapy and crisis counselling trained

Ananya takes a client-centered, integrative approach, adapting her work to each client’s story, needs, and goals. She believes that every client has an innate ability to heal and it's her duty to create a safe space to enable the client's healing and subsequent growth!

She employs a client-paced, trauma informed, activity based, exploratory approach using multiple modalities as her foundation; aka, an eclectic approach. Her goal as a therapist is to help her clients' experience everything their life has to offer, to the fullest!

Areas of focus
Individual CounsellingArt TherapyCrisis Counselling

Therapeutic approach

Client-Centred Therapy · Integrative Care · Trauma-Informed Support

₹1,500 / session

Ananya Saxena, Counselling Psychologist at The Brain Tea

Ananya Saxena

Counselling Psychologist

MSc Counselling Psychology · BA Psychology, Sociology & EnglishExperience across counselling, rehabilitation and clinical settings

Ananya believes therapy works best as a collaborative process, built on trust, openness, and safety. Her warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental practice gives clients room to explore and understand their experiences through approaches tailored to their needs.

Areas of focus
Individual CounsellingRehabilitation SupportExpressive Arts Therapy

Therapeutic approach

Collaborative Therapy · Tailored Interventions · Expressive Arts Therapy

₹1,500 / session

Sharayu Harpale, Clinical Psychologist at The Brain Tea

Sharayu Harpale

Clinical Psychologist

PDCP Clinical Psychology · MA Psychology · BA PsychologyExperience in counselling, formulation and intervention

Sharayu brings clinical expertise and genuine human connection together, creating a space where clients can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. Her empathetic, collaborative, evidence-based approach helps people recognise unhelpful patterns, build healthier coping skills, and make meaningful, sustainable change.

Areas of focus
Anxiety & StressRelationship DifficultiesLife Transitions

Therapeutic approach

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy · Supportive Psychotherapy · Solution-Focused Techniques

₹1,500 / session

Gauri Ghorpade, Counselling Psychologist at The Brain Tea

Gauri Ghorpade

Counselling Psychologist

PGDP Counselling & Psychotherapy · MSc Psychology · BSc Clinical Psychology

Therapy is a space to pause, understand, grow, and find your way forward.

Gauri believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and draws from different evidence-based approaches to meet each person where they are.

Her work centres around helping individuals understand themselves better, build healthier relationships, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change in their lives.

Areas of focus
Anxiety, Stress & Emotional WellbeingRelationships, Self-Worth & Personal ChallengesLife Transitions, Trauma & Growth

Therapeutic approach

Integrative & Evidence-Based · Person-Centred · Trauma-Informed · LGBTQ+ Affirmative · CBT & REBT-Informed · Strengths-Based

Krutika A. Sonigra, Counselling Psychologist at The Brain Tea

Krutika A. Sonigra

Counselling Psychologist

PGDP Counselling Psychology · MSc Clinical Psychology · BA Psychology

Krutika A. Sonigra is a psychologist, counselor, and art therapy practitioner dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard, understood, and supported. Rejecting a rigid, one-size-fits-all model, Krutika tailors each session to the individual’s unique personality, challenges, and goals.

Her holistic practice integrates evidence-based traditional therapy with expressive arts and relational frameworks. This creative, multi-modal approach enables clients, both individuals and couples to process complex emotions, strengthen relationship bonds, and access deeper self-awareness beyond verbal expression. Krutika collaborates with clients across a range of focus areas, including anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, interpersonal dynamics, and personal growth.

Ultimately, her mission is to equip clients with effective coping strategies and tools for sustainable emotional well-being.

Areas of focus
AnxietyStress ManagementSelf-EsteemInterpersonal DynamicsPersonal Growth

Therapeutic approach

Holistic Practice · Evidence-Based Traditional Therapy · Expressive Arts · Relational Frameworks

Shwetha Jayakrishnan, Counselling Psychologist at The Brain Tea

Shwetha Jayakrishnan

Counselling Psychologist

MSc Clinical Psychology · BA Psychology

Hello! I'm Shwetha, a mental health professional who believes that therapy doesn't have to be intimidating or overly clinical.

I like to provide a space where you can simply be honest without worrying about being judged, or misunderstood.

My approach is warm, collaborative and human-centered. I'd like to understand you as a person, while working towards understanding what you're going through and finding practical ways to cope, grow and feel more in control of your life.

Whether it's anxiety, overthinking, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to hear you out and hold your hand through the process of feeling better :)

For me therapy isn't about changing who you are. It's about helping you understand yourself better and making life more easier and manageable to you.

Areas of focus
AnxietyOverthinkingRelationship DifficultiesEmotional OverwhelmSelf-Esteem ConcernsFeeling Stuck

Therapeutic approach

Warm · Collaborative · Human-Centred · Practical Coping

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