A Moment of
Resilience
A safe space for healing, reflection and emotional well-being.
Therapy is an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply, build coping skills, and cultivate resilience for life's challenges. Guided by empathy, flexibility, and an eclectic, client-centred approach tailored to your unique rhythm.
Akshatha Rao Prakash
Counselling Psychologist & Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner
A Space to Understand Yourself & Build Resilience
For me, therapy is a space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment or inhibition. It offers an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply, develop coping skills and build resilience to navigate the challenges that life inevitably brings.
As a therapist, I place strong importance on creating a safe and comfortable space where people can gradually open up. I bring empathy, flexibility and a client-centred approach to my work, adapting the therapeutic process to what is most helpful for the person in front of me.
At a Glance
- 8+ Years Experience: Across clinical, corporate, oncology & educational settings.
- Qualifications: M.Sc. Clinical Psychology & PGD Dance Movement Therapy.
- Multilingual Care: English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu.
- Client Population: Adults aged 15 and above.
Therapeutic & Wellness Offerings
Tailored services for individual self-discovery, somatic movement, and organizational wellness.
Psychotherapy & Counselling
Confidential 1-on-1 sessions for anxiety, life shifts, grief, and self-worth.
Dance Movement Therapy
Integrating body movement to release tension and process non-verbal emotion.
Employee Wellness
Workplace stress management, burnout prevention, and team workshops.
Module & Workshop Design
Curriculum design and professional facilitation for healthcare platforms.
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)
Connect mind and body to access non-verbal emotions. No dance background or experience required.
Specialisations & Broad Work Areas
Reflections from Those We Support
Real experiences shared by clients who have navigated personal growth, somatic healing, and emotional resilience with Akshatha.
"Akshatha created a deeply safe space for me. Combining psychotherapy with somatic movement helped me process anxiety in ways I never thought possible."
Ananya S.
"Her eclectic approach gave me practical coping tools for work stress. I felt genuinely heard without any judgment."
Rohan M.
Common Questions About Starting Therapy
What happens in the first session?
The first session is an opportunity to understand what brings you to therapy, get to know each other, and discuss what you would like to work on. It is also a space for you to understand whether the therapeutic approach feels comfortable and appropriate for you.
Can I try Dance Movement Therapy if I have no dance experience?
Absolutely. Dance Movement Therapy is not about dance ability, performance, or learning choreography. It uses movement and body awareness as ways of exploring thoughts, emotions and experiences. No prior dance experience is required.
How long does therapy take?
There is no fixed timeline for therapy. The duration depends on your concerns, goals, needs and the pace at which you would like to work. This can be discussed and reviewed as therapy progresses.
Begin Your Moment of Resilience
Sessions are currently conducted online globally, with offline sessions in Bengaluru (Soon). Submit a confidential enquiry or book your slot directly.