Let it begin to make sense.
At your own pace.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.
Therapy is a space to pause, breathe, and begin making sense of things, at your own pace. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things feel harder than they should, you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy not because something is “wrong,” but because something within them is asking for care, understanding, and space.
This is a place where you don’t need the right words, where confusion is welcome. Your experiences are met with respect, warmth, and curiosity, not judgment. A safe space to talk, to feel, and be understood. There is no test to pass and no problem too big or small. We move at a pace that feels right for you, gently exploring what’s been weighing on you and understanding your thoughts and emotions.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about understanding you.
About Me
Hello, and welcome. I’m Bhagirathi Pillai, a practicing psychologist since 2012, and I’m glad you’re here.
At the heart of my work lies a simple belief: every individual deserves to be heard, understood, and supported without judgment. I strive to create a space rooted in empathy, safety, and acceptance; where you can show up exactly as you are.
Over the years, my work has focused on helping individuals and couples navigate life’s many transitions and challenges. My goal is not just to help you cope, but to empower you with the emotional tools and clarity needed to handle life with greater confidence, resilience, and self-awareness. Therapy, to me, is a collaborative process. One where we work together to help you better understand yourself and communicate your needs effectively.
Effective communication plays a central role in emotional wellbeing. Many struggles stem from feeling misunderstood; by others or even by ourselves. In therapy, we work closely on helping you articulate your thoughts, emotions, and boundaries in ways that feel authentic and empowering.
I would be honoured to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, growth, and emotional wellbeing.
What Therapy can offer
Psychological Support with Empathy, Care, and Understanding
Choosing to seek support takes courage. My practice offers a safe, non-judgmental space where you can gently explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you’re dealing with a specific challenge or feeling uncertain about where you are in life, you don’t have to face it alone.
- A confidential space where you can speak openly
- Support in understanding complex emotions and past experiences
- Practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, or feeling stuck
- Deeper self-awareness and emotional clarity
- A consistent, compassionate therapeutic relationship centered on your wellbeing
You don’t need to have everything figured out; we can uncover your goals together over time.
Online Therapy, Seamlessly Integrated Into Your Life
Therapy can take place wherever you feel most comfortable. Online sessions are designed to fit naturally into your routine, making support both accessible and private.
- Flexible, discreet scheduling that respects your time
- The ability to connect from anywhere in the world
- A steady and meaningful therapeutic connection, maintained online without interruption
Taking the first step. When you are ready
Reaching out for therapy may feel uncertain, but it is a meaningful and courageous first step. Whether you’re experiencing distress or simply curious about your inner world, you are welcome here.
It’s completely okay to feel unsure; many people begin therapy in that same place. You don’t have to go through things on your own.
Services
Individual Therapy
A safe, compassionate space to be heard, understood, and supported as you navigate life’s emotional challenges.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is offered to adults who may be experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, or a sense of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You do not need to be in crisis to seek therapy. Sometimes the need is simply for clarity, direction, or a space to reflect.
In our sessions, we work together to understand your concerns, patterns, and inner experiences. The process is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, helping you build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges. This space is confidential, empathetic, and entirely yours.
Couple’s Therapy
A gentle, supportive space for partners to reconnect, communicate with care, and rebuild emotional closeness & understanding.
Couple's Therapy
Relationships can be deeply fulfilling, yet they can also be complex and challenging. Couple’s therapy is offered to partners who are going through a difficult phase in their relationship and wish to understand each other better, repair connection, or strengthen their bond.
In therapy, the couple is viewed both as a unit and as individuals. This holistic approach allows us to explore relationship dynamics while also honoring each partner’s personal experiences, emotions, and needs. Sessions focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, resolving conflicts, and fostering emotional intimacy in a respectful and supportive environment.
Group Therapy
A shared healing space in Pune where you feel seen, supported, and less alone in your experiences through connection & belonging.
Group Therapy
Group therapy provides a powerful sense of connection and belonging. It offers individuals the opportunity to share experiences, listen to others, and realize they are not alone in what they are going through.
These sessions are conducted as focused groups, each centered around specific concerns such as grief, post-partum challenges, and other shared experiences. Group therapy sessions are held in person in Pune, creating a supportive space for mutual understanding, learning, and healing under professional guidance.
Workshops
Warm, interactive workshops that nurture emotional wellbeing, self-reflection, and meaningful connections with self & others.
Workshops
I conduct interactive workshops for groups on a variety of psychological and emotional wellbeing topics. These workshops are designed to encourage reflection, conversation, and practical understanding in a supportive setting.
Some of the themes include:
- Art and Psychology
- Grief and Loss
- Understanding Your Relationship
Workshops can be customised based on the needs of the group. If you are interested in booking a workshop or would like more information, please feel free to get in touch.
Client Experiences
The names of the clients have been removed for confidentiality purposes.
Life poses difficult challenges as we go through it. I had one such challenge between 2016-2018 when I was going through a rough phase in my marital relationship. I was involved in an extramarital affair and was keen to pursue divorce at the time. Due to challenging conflicting situation I was in, my mind was far away from being at peace. To help me deal with unmanageable stressors, I felt the need to seek psychological counselling. I came across Bhagirathi’s website after conducting an online search for Clinical Psychologists who could offer remote consultations. This was because I am an NRI and wished to opt for seeking support from Psychologists in India. There were very few clinical specialist psychologists I came across who would offer that and Bhagirathi’s clinical expertise and flexibility to offer sessions got me to avail her consultation service.
Throughout all my sessions, she made me feel at ease to express myself and openly speak of my thoughts without any hesitation. Moreover, she has always maintained confidentiality in dealing with disclosed sensitive information and this has helped me in building trust with her as my therapist. She has always been approachable, unbiased, honest, professional, with being kind and compassionate in her approach, empathetic when needed to be, which put me at ease to openly discuss my thoughts and concerns with her. I have always felt listened to within the sessions I had. She has given me the guidance on thinking from an unbiased perspective and best ways to help myself in taking decisions for managing conflicting situations posed in front of me.
I am immensely grateful for her timely and valuable guidance during my rough phase of life. Reflecting, I feel fortunate to have contacted her at the right time, which gave me success in retaining my marital relationship.
As a counselor, She was with me throughout my sessions and always encouraged me to speak and express my emotions. Sometimes, she gave me extra hours as it was the need of the hour. Later, I shifted to back home and she was with me till the time I find a suitable counselor at my home town. Throughout her sessions, she help me see the reality and keep a constant touch with the real situation. My beliefs and thoughts were understood and corrected which needed correction and touch of reality.
Its very important that the counselor listen you and throughout my sessions I felt listened to. Though, I shifted back I still keep in touch with her and always her words soothe me down.
During the most toughest time of my life, when the thoughts of suicide used to cross my mind as a counsellor she always was there and I never tried it. She is very compassionate, kind, professional yet friendly. The speed of the sessions are as one can cope with. I am glad I came in touch with her.
I totally recommend her with no hesitation.
She helped me see the areas of development in me and work on them towards improvement. She suggested the corrective steps and guided me towards becoming a better self. I’m glad to have found her at the right time. Thank you Bhagirathi.
I have been in therapy for a year now and in retrospect i’m in absolute awe of the growth Ms. Pillai has helped me achieve.
Have had the most solid breakthroughs.
She put me at ease and gave me a safe space to be vulnerable about my emotions, her empathy, attention to detail and the gift of being able to put together bits of information to create the full picture to help me understand my journey is truly unmatched…
Never encouraged being dependent on therapy longer than needed, i was given just the right tools and coping mechanisms, i have benefited greatly from her expertise.
Extremely grateful to have had this opportunity…THANK YOU!!
I would definitely recommend her to anyone and would encourage people sitting on the fence to take the plunge and give the process a shot!