Ashna Joshi

I am a counselling psychologist. I worked as a Psychologist and Research Scientist at JPN Apex Trauma Centre, AIIMS, for more than a year, immediately after completing my Masters in Applied Psychology. At AIIMS, I worked closely with individuals recovering from traumatic physical injuries. My work involved addressing post-traumatic symptoms, depressive episodes, anxiety-related concerns, and body-image difficulties. I also conducted risk assessments for individuals presenting with suicidal ideation, ensuring timely intervention and referral. I am currently working as a freelance psychologist. My counselling approach is eclectic, meaning I do not follow a single rigid school of thought. I am particularly drawn to Carl Rogers’s approach and believe that people grow best when they feel genuinely understood, accepted, and safe. A line from Rogers’ captures the core of my therapy style: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change".