Grief & loss
What we grieve
We often associate the word grief only with death. We perhaps also recognise that people around us are grieving when there has been a loss of an individual to fate and to death.
Read the full article →Your journey inward begins here.
We usually seek help when things get hard. And sometimes, very hard. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? I welcome you here, a place and a practice to help you work through what feels scattered, and to celebrate what feels okay.
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PRESENCE•CONNECTION•CLARITY•BELONGING•SAFETY•CALM•GROUNDING•TRUST•ACCEPTANCE•STILLNESS•WHOLENESS•RESILIENCE•
PRESENCE•CONNECTION•CLARITY•BELONGING•SAFETY•CALM•GROUNDING•TRUST•ACCEPTANCE•STILLNESS•WHOLENESS•RESILIENCE•
About Ekāgrah
Presence, Perspective, Possibility
Literally, the word Ekāgrah means one-pointed, or focussed on a single object. For me, it symbolises a space where all our scattered, imperfect, broken and distorted thoughts, emotions and behaviours find a place to coexist with moments of feeling less burdened or overwhelmed by them. The circles in the logo represent this.
And the dot at the centre? Perhaps it represents those moments of centredness, clarity and calm that we sometimes find within ourselves.
But the goal isn’t to get to the centre and stay there. It is to learn to find these moments of clarity and centredness, while also learning to coexist with the many other parts of ourselves.
To know more about how I came up with the name, read the full story here.
Trauma-informed
Culturally attuned
Judgement-free space
About me
I’m Saanchi Baid, Founder of ekāgrah - Psychological Health and Wellbeing. I practise as a Counselling Psychologist, a role I hold with care, curiosity, and heart.
I’m in my sixth year of practice, and I’ve had the joy of working with children, adolescents, and adults in many different spaces. I’m grateful to my previous workplaces, 1to1help.net, Vidyashilp Academy, and Inventure Academy, for shaping my work and confidence. (To know more about my education and training, click here.)
Helpline numbers
- Tele Manas (24x7) - 14416 or 18008914416
- iCall (Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm) - Call on 9152987821 or email at icall@tiss.ac.in
- AASRA (24x7) - 022 2754 6669
- Vandrevala Foundation (WhatsApp) - +91 9999666555
I highly recommend that you also reach out to a trusted family member or any point of contact who can support you through this time. Do remember that your safety is of utmost importance to me, and you shouldn’t have to navigate this phase all alone.
About me
I’m Saanchi Baid, Founder of ekāgrah - Psychological Health and Wellbeing. I practise as a Counselling Psychologist, a role I hold with care, curiosity, and heart.
I’m in my sixth year of practice, and I’ve had the joy of working with children, adolescents, and adults in many different spaces. I’m grateful to my previous workplaces, 1to1help.net, Vidyashilp Academy, and Inventure Academy, for shaping my work and confidence. (To know more about my education and training, click here.)
I grew up in a close-knit Indian household, surrounded by people and stories. Like in most families, there was that one person everyone came to when they needed to talk, the one who “really understands.” That was me, and I quite enjoyed the role.
That pull toward people stayed. I studied Human Development as an undergraduate, graduating as a Gold Medallist, and knew my work had to involve helping people. Counselling Psychology then felt like the missing piece of the puzzle, and I went on to complete my postgraduate degree as a Rank Holder. I haven’t regretted the choice for a single day.
Today, I work with individuals and groups through therapy, group work, training, and teaching. My practice draws from theories of Narrative Practices (South Asian Diploma in Narrative Practices), Transactional Analysis (TA 101), Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focussed Therapy, and ideas of Dr Irvin Yalom, Dr Gabor Maté, and Carl Rogers. (To learn more about how we can work together, click here.)
Outside work, you’ll most likely find me with my people OR deeply enjoying the slowness of life. I believe we are, in so many ways, nothing without someone witnessing our lives. There is growth, comfort, and healing in simply another person’s presence, and I carry that belief into my work.
I’ve also consciously made room for myself over the years, beyond being a psychologist, daughter, friend, sister, teacher, or partner. I’m still getting to know her. Let me join you as you discover parts of yourself too?
Services
What can you come to me for?
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Testimonials
What clients carry forward
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“Working with Saanchi ma'am has honestly been such a special experience for me. From the very beginning, I felt like she understood me in a…Read in full →Meher, 15
“Ms. Saanchi was my school psychologist and one of the best teachers I could ask for. No matter my initial resistance to open up, she held…Read in full →F, 18
“I have been taking care. Taking new opportunities in life, exploring deep seated uncomfortable conversations, bringing them up to surface to resolve…Read in full →Anonymous, M, 28
“I was going through a very difficult phase in my life. Even though I had taken up a bigger responsibility, nothing seemed to be satisfying. I was…Read in full →Anonymous, M, 30
“Hi Saanchi, I want you to know how grateful I am for you. You have come into my life at a time that I truly needed someone like you. You saw me…Read in full →Anonymous, F, 24
“Hi Saanchi! It has been a long and a overwhelmed journey with you. I mean I don't know if I will be able to get all the correct words properly here…Read in full →Anonymous, F, 26
“Talking to you has made it very easy for me to address my concerns now. There was a lot of self-realisation which helped me understand my true…Read in full →Anonymous, M, 29
“You didn’t just save a life, you saved an entire family from being destroyed. Because of my medication, I am now being able to clearly understand…Read in full →Anonymous, M, 48
From The Blog
Learning from children
Children are great teachers
Sometimes I believe that children have so much to teach us, and we have so much to learn from them, contrary to the popular idea that we are supposed to teach them how to live life.
Read the full article →Coming soon
More articles are on their way.
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