Poorvaja Kelkar

Session rates: 

£50 Standard rates 

£40 Student/low income rate

Open to discuss sliding scale range if you have specific concerns

All sessions will take place on Google Meet. 

Individual and group online sessions (groups for creative therapy sessions).

Work hours: 

Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm 

Saturdays: 10am to 3pm

Session duration: 50 minutes

Free initial call includes an introductory chat for 15 minutes

I am happy to discuss if you would need a slot outside of my work hours.

My qualifications include:

Over 5 years of experience in indiviual and group therapy

MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling (Contemporary Creative Approaches) (UK)

PG Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy (India)

BA in Psychology (India)

I will be open to answer any questions around my qualifications and approaches as it is your right to be curious about the skillset!

My approach is based in talk therapy and I integrate somatic activities like progressive muscle relaxation, movement‑based wellbeing to support range of motion, motivation, and emotional connection. My work is trauma-informed and the sessions are designed to balance therapeutic goals with fun, shared experiences. The creative initiation is based on client needs, otherwise my sessions utilise counselling/psychotherapy skills.

My sessions include invitations to use art materials that may encourage expression outside of verbal discussion. It is completely the client's choice to accept the invitation to get creative! If the clients consent, my session can also look like an art/movement session with some tunes playing in the background.

I will be walking with you on this journey and providing you with a container to hold your emotions in. I believe that you are the expert on your life experiences and that you are enough to create a safe environment for your nervous system. 

My practice is rooted in client‑centred theories yet it is integrative in nature, culturally sensitive, and neuro‑queer inclusive.

My South Asian background helps me to hold a multicultural lens and an intersectional approach. I have experience of working with BAME communities and marginalised groups for over 5 years. My aim is to invite clients to show up with their authentic self. Having said that, all kinds of expressions are valid in the sessions!

Client demographics:

Adults

Older adults

Young adults

Women

LGBTQIA+ Individuals

Asylum seekers/refugees

Areas of focus:

Anxiety

Low mood

Depression

Neurodiversity

History of abuse

History with addictions

Concerns with Interperonal relationships

Work related issues

Health related issues

Body image concerns

Sexuality/identity concerns

Self esteem 

The initial call for 15 minutes is free. I shall check-in with you regarding your willingness to start the sessions post the call. 

Please feel free to get in touch with me via email for a nudge/check in if you have any updates from your end.

The first session would include a chat, introductions and admin work to establish a therapeutic rapport. Following the initial call I shall send over a consent form for you to sign. We can go through the same during our first session. 

I typically have a chat with clients in the first session to understand their goals and expectations from therapy sessions. First sessions are all about finding the harmony to work towards your therapeutic goals. 

I will be a supporting factor through your self-work journey and at no point I will be provoding any legal or diagnosis based advice.