Ms. Anya Kumar
BSc - Psychology, MSc - Counselling Psychology, MA - Clinical Psychology
Psychotherapist,
Counselling Psychologist,
Clinical Psychologist
17 Years Experience Overall (11 years as specialist)
Dr. Anya Kumar says "About Anya KumarI am a Psychotherapist and Gerontologist currently based in Chennai. I have a keen interest in psychological trauma (PTSD, c-PTSD, ASD), resilience, and affective and personality disorders (specifically Borderline Personality Disorder). I’ve received advanced training in handling these in India and the USA. After working with established health care organisations in India and the USA, I started a private practice in 2016.My practice is client-centred and grounded in the Existential-Humanistic (EH) model of therapy. The HE approach emphasises the need for self-awareness in therapy. I work with my clients to identify immediate and long-term obstacles and help address them. My practice also draws particularly from Gestalt Therapy and Logotherapy. Gestalt Therapy recognises that each individual is shaped by the social, cultural and environmental context. The goal of Logotherapy is to empower clients to define what is meaningful and valuable to them. My approach to treatment is eclectic and fine-tuned according to my client’s needs. My services are offered to individuals, couples and families. I also specialise in working with older adults. I welcome working with individuals who may have identity and adjustment-based struggles within the LGBTQIA + populations and marginalised identities.Please note that I DO NOT take in walk-ins or issue same-day appointments. Do call the clinic in order to schedule an appointment with me."
Visited For Family ProblemsStress
Happy with: Treatment satisfaction
my first session with Dr. Anya was great. she listened to me , understood and acknowledged me. she explained the treatment plan in detail and i was looking forward to take it further. however she was not available for the next appointment and i was not intimated properly regarding the same. since i was in need of help immediately and i couldn't wait any longer. I discontinued. I just felt she could have kept me informed rather than not responding to me. but she is great at wht she does as per my first experience.
Visited For Post Traumatic Stress DisorderCounselling for Depression & AnxietyTrauma Therapist Trauma Treatment SpecialistPsychotherapy Adult
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfaction
Dr. Anya is very professional *** *** ** ********* ********* ************* ******** ** ******** *** ***** *********** ********* *** ******* ** ********* **** **** ********* ********* ***** ********** **** *** apart from some of the psychologists I have approached in the past. She patiently hears you out and takes time to carefully conceptualize and chart out a unique treatment plan suitable for the client. Her patience was comforting because I never felt rushed or pressured to do anything I wasn't ready for. I would highly recommend her to anyone out there considering therapy but have been unsure either because of a dissatisfactory past experience with a therapist or because of the general hesitation that comes with approaching a mental health professional.
Visited For Psychological Problems
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessTreatment satisfaction
I've found Anya to be friendly and approachable. She does not jump to inferences, and hears out the client well. She explains concepts in a clear and relatable way, often using analogies the client is familiar with. She does not rush the change process and is patient, while not hesitating to call out counterproductive behavior.
Overall, she has a good balance of timing, dosage, and tact.
Visited For Marriage/ Marital Counselling
Hoped for better: Treatment satisfaction
my first session with Ms.Anya was good. She seemed to understand my problem and let me speak freely. I was supposed to meet her after a week for the next session, she sends me a text about 3 hours prior to my appointment saying that she will have to reschedule our session. I was okay with that. But after that I was just not able to reach her till date.. She's not responding to any calls or texts and she just didn't care to inform me that she isn't interested in continuing the sessions. I have no idea why she has to behave this way. I wish she was a bit more ethical in her practice.
Visited For Counselling for Depression & Anxiety
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueWait time
It was a great first experience. I felt at home and she was very friendly and considerate. I am keen in spending my time in more sessions with her to get better.
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