Hi, I’m Akshatha.
Psychologist. DMT practitioner. Bharatanatyam dancer. Professional overthinker.
“I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel like sitting across from an expert who has all the answers. It can be a space where two people slow down, get curious, make sense of what’s happening, and figure things out together.”
A few things about the person behind the practice
Before degrees and clinical frameworks, there is simply a person with curiosities, rhythms, and quirks. Here is a little glimpse into my world:
I dance.
I’ve been a Bharatanatyam dancer, and movement has always been a language I’ve understood instinctively. Eventually, that relationship with movement found its way into my professional life through Dance Movement Therapy.
I love travelling.
There’s something about being somewhere unfamiliar that makes you notice yourself differently. New streets, distant landscapes, and unexpected moments have a way of resetting perspective.
Unwinding with stories.
I can happily spend an entire evening curled up watching a really good series. Great narratives, whether onscreen or in life, always draw me in.
I’m a reader.
Sometimes books related to psychology. Sometimes something completely unrelated.
I notice people.
Not in a creepy way. 😄 I’m naturally curious about people, their stories, their patterns, and their subtle ways of making sense of the world.
You don’t need everything figured out.
I don’t believe you need to have your life neatly organised or know exactly what’s wrong before coming to therapy. Starting where you are is always enough.
Outside the therapy room…
Moments of travel, dance, books, and laughter that keep me grounded in everyday life.
“Slow morning walks in a warm beanie, wandering through old streets without a map.”
“Walking through crisp mountain air and snow. A reminder of how vast and quiet the world can be.”
“A quiet pause by the turquoise water on the mountain road. Crisp air and complete calm.”
“Ferry breeze by the harbour. Always fascinated by cities built where the ocean meets the skyline.”
“High up over the valley with good people, laughing until our stomachs hurt.”
Things I believe
Not rigid rules, but the principles of respect, safety, and pacing that guide every session.
You don’t have to know what’s wrong before you come to therapy.
You don’t have to tell your entire life story in the first session.
You are allowed to take your time.
Therapy isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about understanding yourself better.
Sometimes talking helps. Sometimes words aren’t enough.
Your body can have a story of its own.
Things you might find in my therapy sessions
Therapy is not cold or transactional. It is made of small, comforting, tactile elements that help you feel safe and heard.
A cup of tea
“Because sometimes difficult conversations are easier when you’re comfortable.”
A notebook
“There may be writing. There may not. It’s entirely up to you.”
Music
“Calming instrumental background music to create a quiet, grounded space for reflection.”
Movement
“Because therapy doesn’t always have to happen sitting still.”
Curiosity
“Probably the most important one. No judgment, just gentle wondering.”
Humour
“Yes, therapists are allowed to laugh too. Joy is healing.”
The professional bit
My journey in mental health has taken me across psychiatric rehabilitation, cancer care and corporate mental health, including several years working as a Senior Counselling Psychologist in the corporate space.
Akshatha Rao Prakash
- M.Sc. in PsychologyJain University, Bangalore
- Post Graduate Diploma in Dance Movement TherapyCMTAI (Creative Movement Therapy Association of India)
My practice is eclectic and client-centred, drawing from psychological approaches alongside body-based and mindfulness-informed practices. I particularly value creating space for people to understand not only what they are thinking, but also what they are feeling and experiencing in their bodies.
The Rhythm of Somatic Healing
"I bring my training in Dance Movement Therapy into psychotherapy, using the body and somatic movement where it can meaningfully support non-verbal emotional release."
And if you’ve made it this far…
You probably know a little more about the person behind AMOR now.
I don’t promise to have all the answers.
I don’t think therapy is about fixing someone.
And I don’t think you need to arrive with everything neatly figured out.
Maybe you just need a place to begin.
That can be here.
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