psychological counseling
The Thought Boutique by Ms. Swarali Kulkarni
(counseling psychologist)

Ms. Swarali Kulkarni is a psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, passionate about promoting mental health and emotional well-being. With experience conducting over 600 counseling sessions, she specializes in psychotherapy, neuropsychological testing, and research.
Her expertise includes working with children and adolescents facing conduct issues, learning disabilities, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges. She is skilled in providing family therapy to foster healthier relationships and improve family dynamics. Her practice also involves administering psychological assessments, employing CBT techniques, and offering trauma-informed care to support individuals on their healing journey. She works from a trauma-informed, queer-affirmative, and feminist lens.
Committed to delivering personalized therapeutic support and promoting emotional resilience, she integrates creativity into her work as a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, blending somatic practices into therapy. Always eager to collaborate, she aims to contribute to initiatives that promote mental wellness and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
Mode:
Online (via Zoom or Google Meet)
Session Duration:
50 minutes
Charges:
1500
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions
Mode
Online (via Zoom or Google Meet)
Session Duration
50 minutes
Charges
1500
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions
Initial Session – Screening and Case History
The first session focuses on building rapport and understanding the client’s concerns. It includes case history taking and initial psychological screening. This session helps in identifying key areas for intervention and setting therapy goals.
Includes:
- Rapport building
- Discussion of current concerns
- Detailed case history (personal, family, medical, and psychosocial background)
- Screening or assessment (if needed)
- Goal setting and planning for future sessions

Rapport building
Discussion of current concerns
Detailed case history (personal, family, medical, and psychosocial background)
Screening or assessment (if needed)
Goal setting and planning for future sessions

Ongoing Therapy Sessions
The number and frequency of sessions are determined based on the client’s individual needs and progress.
Each session includes:
- A brief check-in on the client’s current state
- Focused therapeutic work using an evidence-based approach
- Exploration of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
- Development of coping strategies and personal insight
- Summary and closure with optional homework or reflection
Ongoing Therapy Sessions
The number and frequency of sessions are determined based on the client’s individual needs and progress.
Each session includes:
- A brief check-in on the client’s current state
- Focused therapeutic work using an evidence-based approach
- Exploration of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
- Development of coping strategies and personal insight
- Summary and closure with optional homework or reflection

A brief check-in on the client’s current state
Focused therapeutic work using an evidence-based approach
Exploration of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Development of coping strategies and personal insight
Summary and closure with optional homework or reflection
Therapy Format
Mode
Online (via Zoom or Google Meet)
Session Duration
50 minutes
Charges
Rs. 1500
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions