Hello, I’m Apabrita
A space to explore, rewrite, and reclaim your story.
Apabrita is a narrative-humanistic psychotherapist, and drama & movement therapy facilitator whose work sits at the intersection of creative arts and mental health.
Grounded in a non-pathologising and strengths-based approach, she has worked extensively with children, adolescents, and young adults across therapeutic and community mental health settings, using play, movement, storytelling, and arts-based practices to support emotional expression and healing.
Her therapeutic practice draws from mind-body approaches, relational work, and trauma-informed care, grounded in narrative and humanistic frameworks through an eclectic, caste-sensitive, queer-affirmative lens.
Apabrita creates collaborative, compassionate, and attuned spaces where individuals can explore their stories, deepen self-understanding, and navigate challenges in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Narrative-Humanistic Psychotherapy | Drama & Movement Therapy Facilitation | Online and In-Person in Delhi
My story
Why I do this work
Before starting independent practice, I worked closely with survivors of gender and sexual violence as a child counsellor, and contributed to research focused on community-based mental health, neurodivergence, care systems, and social equity. These experiences continue to shape the way I show up in therapy: with curiosity, compassion, and deep respect for the complexity of people’s lives.
I believe healing happens when people have space to be fully themselves — without judgement, pressure, or the need to explain away their experiences. Therapy can offer a place to make sense of what you’ve been through, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward the life you want to build. My role is to walk alongside you, at a pace that feels right for you, while holding space for reflection, growth, and possibility.
Experience & credentials
Qualified, and always learning
Roles & affiliations
- Associate Psychologist · Creative Initiatives & Administrative Lead
Colours of Grey Cells (CoGC), New Delhi - Course Coordinator
TATC × VIMHANS PG Certification in Drama & Movement Therapy - Consultant Psychologist
NONU Life & Wellness - Co-Founder
Akkaड़ Bakkaड़ Collective
Education
- MSc Psychology (Specialisation in Forensic Psychology), National Forensic Sciences University (2022)
- BA (Honours) Applied Psychology, University of Delhi (2020)
Certifications & training
- Drama & Movement Therapy, The Arts Therapists Co-Lab × VIMHANS Institute of Mental Health & Neuro-Allied Sciences
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Level 1, Aarambh Mental Wellness
- Trauma Counselling, Cognizavest
- Research Ethics, Global Health Training Centre
- Informed Consent with Children, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), UK
- Informed Consent with Different Communities, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), UK
- Research Practice in Clinical Settings, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), UK
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), UK
What we stand for
Our values
Safety first
You set the pace. Nothing is forced, and you never have to share more than you’re ready to.
Everyone belongs
All genders, LGBTQ+ folks, every faith, caste and background are genuinely welcome here.
Context matters
Your struggles don’t exist in a vacuum. We take your circumstances and systems seriously.
Plain honesty
No jargon, no gatekeeping. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll help you find who is.
Your language
We can work in English, हिन्दी, বাংলা or অসমীয়া, whichever you feel most yourself in.
Real-world tools
You’ll also leave with things you can actually use day to day.
Let’s see if we’re a good fit
A free, 15-minute conversation is the easiest way to start. No pressure, no commitment.