Iti Diksh*t Shukla- Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Iti Diksh*t Shukla- Psychologist & Psychotherapist Psychological Counselling - Marital discord, Depression, Emotional disturbances, Performance Anxiety

This page on Psychotherapy is to create awareness on Mental Health. To let people know how quickly to seek help whenever any one face mental distress. I have tried to briefly explain the common mental conditions where people can seek immediate help and overcome their difficulties by attending psychotherapy sessions.

The Bed-Rotting Trend, do keep in mind the duration. Else, it will lead to several physical and mental health issues.
30/12/2025

The Bed-Rotting Trend, do keep in mind the duration. Else, it will lead to several physical and mental health issues.

With professional help, a person acquires skills to accept the facts, move on, and bounce back to a happy and contented ...
23/12/2025

With professional help, a person acquires skills to accept the facts, move on, and bounce back to a happy and contented life.

In my opinion some of the PEOPLE avoid seeking help for their psychological & emotional health due to following reasons:...
16/12/2025

In my opinion some of the PEOPLE avoid seeking help for their psychological & emotional health due to following reasons: -
1. Stigma & Faulty Perception Plus Fear of Consequences.
The fear of being judged: Many worry that peers, teachers, colleagues, seniors, office heads or even family will see them as “weak,” “unstable,” or “overreacting.”
WHEREAS THE FACT IS - TO SEEK HELP IS A SIGN OF STRENGTH, NOT WEAKNESS.
They worry that academically teachers, colleagues, seniors, office heads or administrators will see them as less capable.
They fear that personal information might be shared or appear on school/college/university/ institution/ office records. WHEREAS THE FACT IS - CONFIDENTIALITY IS ALWAYS MAINTAINED.
Some fear about their prospects that it could affect job or scholarship opportunities / promotions if mental health issues are “known.”
If they are seen at Counsellor’s office, they fear that they might be singled out & they have desire to fit in, so often prioritize social acceptance.
2. Misunderstanding or Minimizing Their Struggles
“It’s just stress”: In general people think anxiety, sadness, or burnout are normal parts of life. Due to lack of awareness, they may not recognize symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma as mental health issues.
Self-reliance: “I should be able to handle this myself.”
Fear of vulnerability: Sharing their real concerns can feel unsafe, especially for those with trust issues or past trauma.
Constant exhaustion, overwork and stress are often glamorized (grind culture”), making emotional distress seem normal & accepted.
3. Practical Issues and Cultural Pressures
Cost: On-campus/ in-house therapy is free BUT off-campus / or outside at clinics, therapy can be expensive.
Time constraints: Between classes, assignments, jobs, work schedule people often feel they “don’t have time” to seek help.
Lack of awareness of resources: Many simply don’t know what help is available or how to access it.
They themselves and family members have high expectations. Pressure to perform well academically or on job can make emotional struggles feel like personal failure.
Some of them may feel they “should” cope on their own.
Encouraging people to seek help for their emotional health involves changing both the environment around them and the way they view help-seeking itself.
PROFESSIONAL HELP FOR YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IS LIKE SEEKING HELP FOR YOUR FEVER, MIGRAINE, PCOS OR ANY OTHER PHYSICAL AILMENTS.

"Neurodivergence Awareness" a seminar done on 29th November 2025, at AMA as one of the Council Members of WICCI Inclusiv...
02/12/2025

"Neurodivergence Awareness" a seminar done on 29th November 2025, at AMA as one of the Council Members of WICCI Inclusive Education and Skill Development, Gujarat in collaboration with Saaransh Foundation.

I am one of the Council Members of Inclusive Education and Skill Development-Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce and Indu...
12/11/2025

I am one of the Council Members of Inclusive Education and Skill Development-Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (WICCI) Gujarat.
This Awareness/Sensitization programme for teachers, parents & general public which is to be held on 29th November at AMA, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM will be really beneficial for teachers, parents and general public who can join it.
Registration is mandatory and on first-come-first basis.

Dealing with ADHD & Mood swings. A very common difficulty during current times with students and working people. It is a...
04/11/2025

Dealing with ADHD & Mood swings. A very common difficulty during current times with students and working people. It is advisable to seek professional help.

Recently came across a few cases wherein the person had a feeling of Impostor Syndrome. It is a psychological experience...
28/10/2025

Recently came across a few cases wherein the person had a feeling of Impostor Syndrome. It is a psychological experience in which a person suffers from feelings of intellectual and/or professional fraudulence.
If someone has a feeling like an impostor, it means that he/she have some degree of success in life that he/she are attributing to luck. Try instead to turn that feeling into one of gratitude.
Don't be held back by fear of being found out. Instead, lean into that feeling and get to its roots. Let your guard down and allow others to see the real you. If you've done all these things and still feel like an impostor, which is holding you back, reach to a professional psychotherapist seek help & learn how to overcome these feelings.

24/10/2025

Let’s Understand a Few Points About Psychologically Safe Education Settings
• Establishing clear norms: To create classroom/school norms around respect, questioning, safe dialogue. Students feel comfortable raising questions, making mistakes, and learning from them.
• Encouraging error-friendly culture: Mistakes are treated as part of learning, not as failure. Educators model vulnerability (“I don’t know that yet, let’s figure it out”) and encourage collaborative learning.
• Ensure inclusive participation: Actively engage quieter students, diverse learners (such as differently abled students, students with some specific psychological issues) and make sure they gain self-confidence and their voices are heard. Peer discussion and challenge are respectful, and diverse viewpoints are valued. Feedback is constructive, supportive, seeking growth for all.
• Power dynamics: teacher-student relationships often carry more authority imbalance than many workplaces, so deliberate efforts are needed to shift culture. Staff (faculties/teachers/trainers) also feel safe to propose changes, innovate, admit uncertainty
• Assessment culture: frequent testing and fear of failure may undermine safety; need to dissociate mistakes from shame and link them to growth.
• Openness and willingness to reach out for psychological support to a counsellor/psychotherapist for any emotional or mental disturbances. It can be for one and all, be it faculties/teachers/trainers or students/learners. Emotional disturbances are as similar as any other physical ailments that needs immediate attention and treatment.

Main focus in life...
17/10/2025

Main focus in life...

A seminar for IIM-A students on 12th October 2025, helping them to understand that Mental Health is a priority for onese...
14/10/2025

A seminar for IIM-A students on 12th October 2025, helping them to understand that Mental Health is a priority for oneself and for others.

A Psychologist listens very attentively and tries to help to make life better for those who seek therapy.
07/10/2025

A Psychologist listens very attentively and tries to help to make life better for those who seek therapy.

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