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Divija Bhasin

Founder

BA Psychology Hons (Ambedkar University Delhi)
MSc Applied Clinical Psychology (University of Bath, U.K)
MA Clinical Psychology (Amity University, Noida)

VISION & MISSION

In a world where taboo around mental health is common, we at The Friendly Couch take it as our mission to bring change. The decision to start therapy can be a difficult step to take. A difficult step in the right direction.

Finding reliable mental health professionals is often an obstacle to therapy in India. Our goal is to help fill this gap and help people all over the country and beyond to start their therapy journey.

OUR STORY

This is our journey, tracing our path from the very beginning to where we stand today.

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MY DREAM

My dream began when I was just a child in the early 2000s. I saw many people around me, both family and friends, go through difficult times with their mental health. Some of them went to consult mental health professionals, something that was uncommon at that time due to the lack of awareness in India along with very few qualified therapists. As a child, I may not have truly understood the experiences my friends and family went through, but I could see that getting professional support improved the quality of their life and health significantly.

People should not be shamed for seeking support. Being vulnerable is what makes us human.

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TAKING UP PSYCHOLOGY AS A CAREER

I have had the privilege of studying Psychology for 8 years. My luck played a huge role in my journey and this started in school where Psychology was not taught as a subject. I always read books on Psychology and knew I was interested in it due to my personal experiences. Somehow, my batch got chosen as the first to study it at an academic level.

Moving forward, determined, I studied for Psychology for 2 years in school and then completed my Bachelors in Psychology Honours (Ambedkar University Delhi), Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Psychology (University of Bath, United Kingdom), and Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology (Amity University Noida).

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HOW WE STARTED

I’ve always been drawn to thinking outside the box. While I can help individuals in therapy, I know that to truly bring change I need to reach more people. This prompted me to start creating short Instagram videos on topics like culture, parenting, gender, and education which are closely tied to mental health. People said they felt validated watching the content which encouraged me.

At the same time, I was working as a psychologist, and my schedule filled up very quickly. I hired a few therapists so I could connect people to them, and even their slots got full.

This showed me that there was a big need for professional support out there, and that’s the story of how The Friendly Couch was created. I am fortunate to have had Amod alongside me from the beginning. Together, we work to ensure that people get the professional support they deserve!

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OUR VISION FOR TOMORROW

At The Friendly Couch (TFC), we want to create impact. We started small, but our dream has always been big—to be a part of people’s mental health journey.

Our mission is two pronged - find reliable therapists for people and increasing awareness overall. We work hard to hire professional, ethical and qualified therapists from a pool of thousands so you don’t have to.

Our belief is that one thing cannot work on everybody as human beings are all different. For this, we follow an approach where therapy is tailored to your concerns. We take time to understand your unique challenges and empower you with our professional skills. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where mental well-health is fully supported, so you can thrive.

THE FRIENDLY COUCH

Divija Bhasin

Founder

Counselling Psychologist

Amod Bhanushali

Co-Founder

Managing Partner

OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Our dedicated team of psychologists is the driving force behind The Friendly Couch. We don’t hire just anyone; instead, we carefully select psychologists who share our unwavering commitment to making a profound impact on the lives of our clients. Our founder, herself a psychologist, meticulously evaluates any potential team member via a stringent selection process to ensure the highest quality of services for our clients.

It is our utmost priority to ensure that the therapists on our team adhere to a strict protocol rooted in empathy, ethics, and professionalism. The psychologists we bring on board are not only qualified and experienced but also open to feedback.

Together, we have accomplished remarkable milestones and have touched the lives of countless individuals on their journey to improving their mental health and well-being.

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