THAT SAFE SPACE
ABOUT TEAM SAFE SPACE
Team Safe Space is a queer affirmative, trauma-informed group of therapists led by Mili. We have a transdiagnostic approach to mental health issues and healing. We adopt a holistic approach to dealing with the socio-emotional issues of a person. Having a systemic lens while addressing these issues is something we collectively believe is the need of the hour.
OUR THERAPISTS
MILI M DAS Principal Consultant
Mili is a Counselling Psychologist from Trivandrum who has been providing counseling and psychotherapy since 2011. She has been helping people to deal with emotional distress and teaching them important psychological skills for a meaningful life. She is a trained ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) practitioner. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) teaches mindfulness skills to help individuals live and behave in ways consistent with personal values while developing psychological flexibility.
Mili provides relationship counseling as well as premarital counseling focusing on interpersonal communication and effective resolution of marital conflicts. She also deals with body image issues and has been helping people to deal with restrained eating and emotional eating, and embrace their bodies by promoting body positivity. She has been passionate about learning the influence of early eating habits and the formation of patterns in developing eating disorders and affecting one’s emotional well-being.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology – University of Kerala
Trained in ACT as a Brief Intervention- Psychwire
Trained in Fundamentals of ACT- Praxis CET
Trained in Trauma Focused ACT- Contextual Consulting
Trained Couple Therapist (Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy- Level 2 )
Attachment style based Therapy
SPECIALIZATION
Postpartum Counselling, Couple Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Trauma-informed Counseling, Body image Interventions, Holistic approach to health and healing, Mindfulness based interventions
AKASH MOHAN
Associate Consultant
Akash Mohan (he/him) is a practicing counseling psychologist, a trained Queer Affirmative Counseling practitioner, and a trained Trauma-Informed Mental Health Professional, deeply committed to transforming mental well-being. His practice offers a wide range of counseling services, including support for mood, anxiety, adjustment, and stress-related concerns, fostering healthy relationship well-being, embracing diverse relationship dynamics, consensual non-monogamous affirmative interventions, Queer Affirmative Counseling, and addressing issues related to sexuality and sexual concerns, among others.
Akash’s practice challenges traditional mental health paradigms that reduce individuals to mere symptoms and diagnoses. He is dedicated to creating an alternative narrative through a trauma-informed, narrative-oriented, social justice, and strength-based approach to therapy.
In this model, therapy is a collaborative, non-linear, relational, safe, and respectful journey where the client assumes the role of an expert, while Akash functions as a co-author and facilitator. Akash believes that effective mental health practice must encompass the experiences of adverse childhood experiences, relationship experiences, trauma, marginalization, and oppression faced by individuals. Drawing from a postmodern narrative-oriented approach, Akash combines various therapeutic modalities to comprehensively address systemic and social/structural factors impacting mental health. This includes a deep exploration of intersections involving gender, sexuality, caste, disability, and various other forms of oppression, as well as potential experiences of psychological trauma or relational/attachment challenges.
Akash’s clientele spans from late adolescence to late adulthood, representing diverse sexualities and genders from around the world. His inclusive and empathetic approach ensures that individuals of all backgrounds can find a safe space for growth and healing.
EDUCATION
- Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Clinical and Counseling Practice, School of Human Ecology, Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, 2019 to 2021.
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala, 2016 to 2019.
- Certification in Trauma-Informed Care, School of Human Ecology, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, in 2022.
- Certification in Queer Affirmative Counseling Practice, Mariwala Health Initiative, Mumbai, April/May Cohort of 2021.
- Specialized training in Sexuality and Sexual Counseling, Alternative Stories, Bangalore in 2020.
- Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, instructed by Dr. Russ Harris through Psychwire, in 2023.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Beginners, instructed by Dr. Russ Harris through Psychwire, in 2023.
- Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions course, led by Martha Kauppi at the Institute of Relational Intimacy in 2023.
SPECIALIZATION
Akash Mohan’s is a online and offline counseling practices are rooted in a deep commitment to transforming mental well-being. His practice encompasses a wide range of counseling services, addressing mood, anxiety, adjustment, and stress-related concerns, as well as fostering healthy relationships and embracing diverse dynamics, including consensual non-monogamous affirmative interventions. Akash is a trained Queer Affirmative Counseling practitioner and a Trauma-Informed Mental Health Professional, challenging traditional mental health paradigms. His approach is rooted in trauma-informed, narrative-oriented, social justice, and strength-based therapy, where the client plays an active role as an expert in their own journey. Akash believes in addressing systemic and social factors impacting mental health, including exploring intersections involving gender, sexuality, caste, disability, and various forms of oppression. His inclusive and empathetic approach ensures that individuals of all backgrounds find a safe space for growth and healing. Akash’s extensive educational qualifications and commitment to continuous learning further enhance his ability to provide comprehensive mental health support to a diverse clientele.
RAMSI A
Associate Consultant
Ms. Ramsi A is a Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology specializing in Clinical and Counseling Practice from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. She is a trained psychologist, a trained solution-focused brief therapy practitioner, and a trained trauma-informed mental health professional.
She has experience working with government hospitals and NGOs as well as private hospitals. Her area of particular interest is working with adolescents, young adults, women, and trauma survivors. She is enthusiastic about her profession and has worked with people of all ages to address various emotional problems. She is a mental health professional who believes that mental health is a field where every individual requires tailored interventions according to specific needs.
Her therapy techniques, in addition to a trauma-informed approach, include Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy (NT), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). She also incorporates ideas and concepts from existential therapy and logotherapy.
EDUCATION
- Masters in Applied Psychology with specialization in Clinical and Counselling Practice, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
- Bachelor of Sceince in Psychology, Mahatama Gandhi University, Kerala
- Certification in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Certification in Trauma Informed Care, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
SPECIALIZATION
Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Counselling for Anxiety, Couselling for Depression, Handling Breakups, Grief Counselling, Psychotherapy for young adults, Psychotherapy for adolescents, Counselling for woman
PRIYANKA PRAKASAN
Associate Consultant
Priyanka Prakasan(She/her) is a skilled counseling psychologist and psychotherapist from Kerala. She has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, specializing in psychotherapy and counseling (2017 – 2019). Priyanka has worked with a diverse group of people facing a myriad of emotional challenges. She has worked in institutions like Sukapuram Hospital, GEMS, Adyar Cancer Institute, and an NGO since 2019.
Priyanka has a unique approach. She sees her client’s symptoms as a manifestation of deeper struggles. Before starting her virtual private practice, she had the privilege of receiving supervision in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Priyanka follows an inclusive approach. She works with an anti-oppressive, feminist & queer-affirmative therapeutic outlook. Her practice is immersed in understanding and appreciating the richness of one’s psychosocial and political context.
Her practice is grounded in psychodynamic and person-centered approaches. They help her understand her clients’ inner worlds and desires. Priyanka provides a judgment-free space for clients to express themselves.
She adds art and mindfulness to therapy. They help clients express their feelings in new ways. Besides psychotherapeutic work, you can see her pursue performing arts.
Priyanka has a unique approach. She sees her client’s symptoms as a manifestation of deeper struggles. Before starting her virtual private practice, she had the privilege of receiving supervision in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
EDUCATION
- Master of Science in Counselling Psychology – Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development , Chennai (2017 – 2019)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Providence Women’s College, University of Calicut (2014 – 2017)
- Trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – PARC Academy , Bangalore
- Certification in Acceptance and commitment therapy ( Level-1 ) – Dr. Russ Harris , Psychwire
- Transactional Analysis – TA 101 , TA Study Circle (MADRAS)
- Supervision in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
SPECIALIZATION
Priyanka’s area of work & specialization lies in trauma, grief, anxiety,body-image issues , depression, attachment patterns, and personality vulnerabilities. Her expertise in the area comes from my supervision training , her work with all the clients and her personal therapy.
