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My Journey From Listening to Truly Helping

Some people know early on what they want to dedicate their lives to. For me, it was always about understanding people, not from a textbook, but from a place of genuine curiosity and care. I started my career in counseling because I believed that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, deserves to feel truly heard.

Those early years taught me something invaluable: empathy alone, while powerful, is not always enough. When working with clients navigating complex conditions like PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders, I recognized the need for deeper clinical training. That realization led me to pursue an M.Phil in Clinical Psychology at Amity University, which I completed in 2022.

Nainika Makhija, Clinical Psychologist
Nainika Makhija in her practice workspace

The rigorous clinical training transformed my practice. I obtained my RCI registration (A 86448) in 2023, joining the small percentage of mental health practitioners in India with this credential. It represents not just an academic achievement, but a commitment to the highest standard of psychological care.

Today, with over 6.5 years of clinical experience, I integrate more than 10 evidence-based therapeutic modalities into my work. Whether through CBT for restructuring anxious thought patterns, expressive arts for processing trauma beyond words, or DBT for building emotional regulation skills, I meet each person exactly where they are, with the right tools for them.

My Values

What Guides My Practice

Evidence-Based Rigor

Every approach I use is backed by clinical research and refined through years of practice.

Psychological Safety

Healing begins when you feel truly safe to be vulnerable.

Inclusivity

My practice is affirming of all identities, orientations, and backgrounds.

Committed Partnership

Therapy is a collaborative journey. I bring the expertise; you bring the courage.

Credentials

Qualifications & Training

M.Phil — Clinical Psychology

Amity University, 2022

RCI Registration

License A 86448 — Rehabilitation Council of India, 2023

Clinical Experience

6.5+ years across individual, couples, corporate, and LGBTQIA+ affirmative care

Modalities

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)Expressive Arts TherapySolution-Focused TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyHumanistic TherapyMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapyInterpersonal TherapyBehaviour Therapy

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