Core Values
Off Your Shoulders is built on the premise of 9 core values.
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Relationships & Social connection
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Creativity in thought and expression
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Honesty with the self & others
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Pleasure - noticing what exists and creating more
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Play
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Tolerance for external circumstances and painful inner experiences
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Permission to feel, to blunder and to change
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Curiosity for knowledge, experiences and perspectives
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Isness > oughtness - Focusing on what is, and letting go of how things ought to be
About the Founder
Nikita is a passionate therapist with an untamable curiosity for all things relationships.
Qualified with an MA (Clinical and Counselling Psychology) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, she specializes in relationship issues – platonic, parental, familial, romantic, professional, intra-personal – you name it. She practises with individuals, couples and families andI uses a psychodynamic framework to direct her clients’ focus to unconscious processes as they are manifested in their present behaviour. She never loses sight of consistent relational work.
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'Therapists are great help', I often had this belief but seldom tried myself, as I was bit sceptical about therapy sessions, until one day when my mental health compelled me to take the therapy. I was dealing with overthinking, guilt, and internal conflicts that deteriorated my mental and physical health. With Ms Nikita, I had my first experience of what it means to have a therapist, she tried to understand me as a person, my life journey and my beliefs. She helped me improve and suggested tools to overcome the situation. These tools were easily doable and rewarding. She is kind, empathetic and compassionate. I am grateful to her.
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I stumbled upon Nikita's services by chance, much like any other encounter with a therapist. However, her impact on my life has been profound. Her patience and non-judgmental aura create a space where I feel comfortable opening up and reflecting. Through our sessions, she has guided me to explore aspects of myself that I had previously closed off. Without her support, I believe I would be in a vastly different place in life. Our relationship has evolved beyond that of a traditional therapist-client dynamic; she has become someone who helps me gain a deeper understanding of myself, enabling me to navigate life's complexities with greater clarity.
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"Nikita was my first ever therapist. I remember the day I decided to take on therapy and I was super scared and hesitant to even get onto the call, but the transition from hesitating to fully looking forward to the conversations was the most comfortable. Everything that was said and heard was so meaningful and every advise completely changed my life for the better. Honestly, I could have never imagined my therapy session with anyone else apart from Nikita. I really want to thank you for helping me understand me and my emotions and for helping me navigate through it all."