A little about me
"I know what it's like to feel lost in your own mind, and I know what it takes to find your way back."
Grounded in psychology, backed by evidence, and centered on empathy.
I'm Nayan Kapadia, a Mumbai-based Mental Health Counsellor. Long before I became a counsellor, I went through my own period of confusion, low confidence, and not knowing which way was up — the kind of stretch that makes you feel like you're the only one going through it. I wasn't.
That experience is a large part of why I do this work today. I know how much it matters to have someone actually listen — not rush you toward advice, not make you feel like a problem to be fixed, just genuinely hear what you're carrying.
Mann (Mind) + Asha (Hope)
"MannAsha is what I want every session to offer: a space where your mind is genuinely heard, and hope feels possible again."
I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, and bring years of teaching experience and Art of Living practice into how I work.
This unique foundation allows me to combine structured, evidence-based counselling with a calmer, more grounded approach to the human mind. We work together not just to understand the roots of your distress, but to build practical, daily emotional resilience.
Credentials & Training
Professional qualifications and evidence-based methodologies backing every conversation.
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (PGDC)
Professional Mental Health QualificationRigorous clinical foundations in psychological counselling, client-centred therapy, and ethical therapeutic practice.
Trained in CBT & REBT
Cognitive Behavioural & Rational Emotive ModalitiesStructured, evidence-based techniques to help identify irrational beliefs, unhelpful thinking patterns, and foster constructive emotional responses.
Art of Living Certified Teacher
Mindfulness, Breathwork & Mind-Body CalmingYears of dedicated practice and teaching in breathwork, meditation, and holistic mental grounding techniques for emotional regulation.
How I approach our sessions
Active, Empathetic Listening
No rushing toward generic advice. A space where you are never treated like a problem to be fixed, but a human being deserving of full attention.
Cognitive & Behavioral Clarity
Using CBT and REBT frameworks to gently untangle automatic negative thoughts, self-doubt loops, and overwhelming emotional reactions.
Grounded Mind-Body Balance
Incorporating breath awareness and mindfulness so the calm you experience during our sessions stays with you in your daily life.
Ready to take the first step together?
Book an introductory session to share what's on your mind in a gentle, confidential space.