and a disaster not to be found.
Being hidden is like a refuge for the self and yet, there is a subtle ache when we are not found. Alpaviraam – a “comma” in life’s rush, is a space where what is hidden can be gently discovered, and where what longs to be found is met with presence.
Our Story
Alpaviraam was created out of a shared vision and a commitment to thoughtful therapeutic practice.It reflects our belief in the power of slowing down—especially when life feels overwhelming or fragmented. We all long for a place where our struggles are not minimized, our fears not dismissed, and our longings not shamed.
While our approach is eclectic, it is grounded in a psychoanalytic way of thinking—one that values the unseen and the unknown shaping our inner lives. Our intent is to hold a space where one can be found, seen, and felt in relationship. Within that space, the possibility emerges to meet yourself differently—and to be met differently by another.
Our Services
Individual Psychotherapy-Adult
Individual Psychotherapy- Minor
Clinical Supervision
Cancer Care
Services
Individual Psychotherapy-Adult
Therapy offers a space to pause and make sense of one’s inner experiences — patterns, emotions, or relationships that may feel difficult to understand or change. It provides an opportunity to reflect, explore, and gain clarity about oneself and one’s life.
We look beyond immediate symptoms to understand the underlying meanings and patterns that shape your experiences. The aim is to foster awareness and meaningful change that can be sustained beyond the therapy room.
Individual Psychotherapy- Minor
Every child expresses themselves differently — through play, art, or conversation — and therapy adapts to their way of communicating and relating. In the therapeutic process, the focus remains on the child — their inner world, emotional life, and the meanings behind their experiences.
When a child or adolescent is brought into therapy, the first session will be a meeting with the parents, focused on gathering background information, understanding concerns, and discussing the child’s emotional and developmental history. At times, involving the family becomes important, and this is done thoughtfully to strengthen understanding and support the child’s overall emotional well- being.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision offers a space to think together about the work — to slow down, make sense of what unfolds in the therapy room, and find one’s own therapeutic voice.
At Alpaviraam, our supervision is grounded in a psychodynamic understanding and informed by eclectic approaches that meet the evolving needs of early-career practitioners. It is a space to reflect on clinical material, explore transference and countertransference, and attend to the feelings that arise in the therapeutic encounter. Supervision is offered in both individual and group formats. For more information, kindly fill this form: Apply Now
Cancer Care
Supporting your emotional journey through every step of cancer treatment. Our compassionate approach offers a space to express fears, find strength, and nurture resilience. Together, we navigate the emotional landscape of cancer with gentle care, understanding, and hope.
Therapy for Adults
Therapy offers a space to pause and make sense of one’s inner experiences —patterns, emotions, or relationships that may feel difficult to understand or change. It provides an opportunity to reflect, explore, and gain clarity about oneself and one’s life.
We look beyond immediate symptoms to understand the underlying meanings and patterns that shape your experiences. The aim is to foster awareness and meaningful change that can be sustained beyond the therapy room.
Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Every child expresses themselves differently — through play, art, or conversation and therapy adapts to their way of communicating and relating. In the therapeutic process, the focus remains on the child, their inner world, emotional life, and the meanings behind their experiences.
When a child or adolescent is brought into therapy, the first session will be a meeting with the parents, focused on gathering background information, understanding concerns, and discussing the child’s emotional and developmental history. At times, involving the family becomes important, and this is done thoughtfully to strengthen understanding and support the child’s overall emotional well-being.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision offers a space to think together about the work — to slow down, make sense of what unfolds in the therapy room, and find one’s own therapeutic voice.
At Alpaviraam, our supervision is grounded in a psychodynamic understanding and informed by eclectic approaches that meet the evolving needs of early-career practitioners. It is a space to reflect on clinical material, explore transference and countertransference, and attend to the feelings that arise in the therapeutic encounter. Supervision is offered in both individual and group formats. For more information, kindly fill this form:
Cancer Care
Supporting your emotional journey through every step of cancer treatment. Our compassionate approach offers a space to express fears, find strength, and nurture resilience. Together, we navigate the emotional landscape of cancer with gentle care, understanding, and hope.
Therapy for Adults
Therapy offers a space to pause and make sense of one’s inner experiences —patterns, emotions, or relationships that may feel difficult to understand or change. It provides an opportunity to reflect, explore, and gain clarity about oneself and one’s life.
We look beyond immediate symptoms to understand the underlying meanings and patterns that shape your experiences. The aim is to foster awareness and meaningful change that can be sustained beyond the therapy room.
Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Every child expresses themselves differently — through play, art, or conversation and therapy adapts to their way of communicating and relating. In the therapeutic process, the focus remains on the child, their inner world, emotional life, and the meanings behind their experiences.
When a child or adolescent is brought into therapy, the first session will be a meeting with the parents, focused on gathering background information, understanding concerns, and discussing the child’s emotional and developmental history. At times, involving the family becomes important, and this is done thoughtfully to strengthen understanding and support the child’s overall emotional well-being.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision offers a space to think together about the work — to slow down, make sense of what unfolds in the therapy room, and find one’s own therapeutic voice.
At Alpaviraam, our supervision is grounded in a psychodynamic understanding and informed by eclectic approaches that meet the evolving needs of early-career practitioners. It is a space to reflect on clinical material, explore transference and countertransference, and attend to the feelings that arise in the therapeutic encounter. Supervision is offered in both individual and group formats. For more information, kindly fill this form:
Cancer Care
Supporting your emotional journey through every step of cancer treatment. Our compassionate approach offers a space to express fears, find strength, and nurture resilience. Together, we navigate the emotional landscape of cancer with gentle care, understanding, and hope.
MEET OUR TEAM
Khushnuma Gandhi
(Co-founder)
Khushnuma is a practicing Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, licensed by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). She completed her M.Phil in Clinical Psychology in 2019. She spent two years working in a cancer hospital in Vadodara, an experience that shaped her understanding of the emotional and psychological aspects of physical illnesses and remains an important part of her practice.
Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and relational. She places strong value on what emerges
in the room, including the different parts of one’s self and their expression, while remaining attentive to embodied experience. She is also interested in group work, where she aims to create supportive spaces for everyday concerns and recognises the healing potential of being held within a group.
Shreya Upadhyay
(Co-founder)
Shreya is a Psychotherapist and Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). She has worked in schools, NGOs, and private practice with children, young adults, and adults. She has been a Psychoanalytic Fellow at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis
(WBCP).
Her therapeutic approach is relational and grounded in psychoanalytic thinking. In her work, the therapeutic relationship becomes a meeting ground where unconscious patterns and lived experiences are explored together. She strongly values the integration of different therapeutic perspectives, and this forms the core of her clinical practice.
Vishakha Taunk
(Consultant Psychotherapist)
Having completed her graduation and post-graduation in Psychology, Vishakha continued her training in the psychodynamic school of thought, which is at the heart of her therapeutic practice.
She believes that our early years lay the foundation of our personality, quietly shaping how we relate to others and the choices we make. In her work, she explores the meanings clients have carried from those early experiences and how these continue to influence their lives. Through this process, space opens for new ways of experiencing oneself, relationships, and the world—with greater freedom and autonomy.
FAQ
What You Might Be Wondering
What happens in a therapy session?
In a therapy session, you’re invited to speak openly about what’s on your mind—whether it feels big, small, confusing or unclear. You don’t have to have the right words. If opening up feels difficult, we can explore that together. Therapy is a collaborative process where you’re free to ask questions and share how the sessions feel. Therapy works through conversation and connection, which can help you understand yourself better and make changes that feel more supportive in your life and relationships.
How does talking help?
Talking may seem simple, but it’s at the heart of therapy. It gives shape to what’s often felt but not fully understood. When you put your thoughts and feelings into words, things that felt confusing start to make more sense. You may start to see connections between past experiences and present challenges. While progress takes time, consistency allows these insights to settle and influence how you relate to yourself and others.
Why does therapy sometimes feel uncomfortable?
It’s common to feel uneasy in therapy, especially when difficult emotions, memories, or habits come into focus. Part of you may want to pull away to stay safe. That response is understandable. In therapy, these feelings can be talked about and worked through together, rather than faced alone.
How long does therapy usually take?
Therapy doesn’t follow a fixed timeline. The length of therapy depends on what you’re hoping to address and what feels most supportive for you. Progress in therapy is often gradual. Some changes may be felt early on, while others take time to develop. You and your therapist can check in regularly about how the process is going and decide together how long to continue, keeping your needs and goals at the centre.
How does therapy end?
Therapy usually comes to an end when you begin to feel more aware of yourself and more confident to navigate your life. The process often slows down gradually, giving you time to think about what you’ve learned and how to use it in your everyday life. It’s normal for ending therapy to bring up emotions—like sadness, anxiety, or uncertainty—because it’s part of noticing patterns in how we connect with others. Talking about these feelings in the final sessions can help you leave therapy feeling more aware, supported, and ready to move forward.