About Us — Atha Psychotherapy

Atha Centre for Psychotherapy and Training

Atha was founded by Ms. Asira Chirmuley as a way to provide and educate people about the importance of psychotherapy and the various techniques to improve one's mental health.

Founded in 2016, Atha is a specialised training and consultancy centre that addresses mental health and well-being, based in Dadar, Mumbai, India.

Atha Centre for Psychotherapy and Training is built on two premises — scientific, evidence-based psychotherapy methodologies, as well as eastern psychological concepts including those revealed in the holy scripture 'Bhagavad Gita', which is a practical handbook highlighting the art of living. We believe it is a manual for re-educating our mind.

At Atha, we want to create a safe haven for anyone who wishes to seek help and guidance on their path to mental well-being. Our aim is to spread awareness and enable you to cope with mental and emotional distress.

Values & Principles

Growth

We believe in facilitating human growth and potential.

Gratitude

Gratitude as an everyday practice in life.

Honesty

To ourselves, our thoughts, our feelings, and especially to the service we provide to our clients.

Transparency

Maintaining transparency within our team and with our clients.

Belief in Our People

We believe in treating everyone as an equal and capable of achieving their best.

Prevention First

We primarily stress upon and advocate for the importance of prevention as a main step to achieving mental well-being.

Our Vision & Mission

Know
Behold
Transcend

Psychotherapy is a process of guided discovery based on scientific inquiry and reflection. At Atha, we encourage you to know your mind, behold and observe its nature, and transcend its limits to help build a purposeful life.

Atha is a trusted centre for psychotherapy and training in mental health. At Atha, we aim to bring to focus the importance of mental health and help you improve your emotional and behavioral health.

Mission

To equip every individual with the tools needed for self-empowerment and transformation.

Leadership

Ms. Asira Chirmuley

Founder and Director of Atha

Ms. Asira Chirmuley is an Associate Fellow and Supervisor of Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (RECBT) from Albert Ellis Institute, New York (USA), Training Faculty Level 2. She has also completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology from SNDT University, MNWC, Mumbai. Ms. Asira received training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (USA). She is also a certified Gottman Leader.

She is an International Affiliate member of the distinguished American Psychological Association (APA).

Ms. Asira is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and is listed on the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science's official website as an ACT Therapist. She is also a visiting faculty at VES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai for Postgraduate students of Psychology.

Her work is primarily dedicated to creating awareness related to Alzheimer's disorder, Schizophrenia, and prevention of suicide. She aspires to integrate western psychological concepts with eastern psychology. She has conducted more than 150 workshops and training programs for mental health professionals, psychiatrists, social workers, special educators, students, and the general public.

On 8th March, 2021, on the occasion of Women's Day, Ms. Asira Chirmuley was felicitated by Ms. Seema Uplekar, IAW's representative for WHO and the United Nations (UN) for her outstanding contribution in the area of mental health and well-being.

Mentors

Dr. Shishir Palsapure

MD MSc (Psy). International life skills trainer and psychotherapist. Director and Founder of Morphic Minds and the Affiliated Training Centre of Albert Ellis Institute, India.

Gayatri Balasubramanian

M.A. Clinical Psychology (University of Mumbai). PhD in Psychology. Registered Rehabilitation Psychologist. Member of BPA and APA.

Vandana Joshi

Counseling Psychologist, B.Ed. 30 years of teaching experience. Expertise in adolescent and geriatric counseling, marital and personal relationships, and emotional distress management.