Some of life's best plot twists begin with a conversation. So let's have one and see the good it brings.
Why Quite Human?
Over time, I've come to appreciate how one little word captures so many shades of the human experience: quite.
We all have a story, don't we? Some we've told a hundred times, narrated joyfully; others we've never quite found the words for.
A few unanswered questions, some unfinished business, happy bits and messy bits, tears we've tucked away and joys we keep returning to.
If only we had a time machine! Perhaps we'd revisit a moment or two or simply spend a little longer with someone we loved. But life doesn't quite work that way.
And somewhere between who we were, who we are and who we're becoming, there are stories waiting to be told, thoughts waiting to be untangled and conversations waiting to happen.
Before we dive in, perhaps you recognise yourself in some of these situations
Pick the ones you see in yourself and drag them onto the board.
Sounds like there's a conversation waiting to happen.
These contradictions are part of the fascinating complexity of human behaviour. Our thoughts, emotions, beliefs and past experiences shape the way we see ourselves, relate to others and navigate the world. Sometimes, understanding what lies beneath them is where meaningful change begins.
Life isn't a checklist of milestones, a race to perfection, or a journey with a fixed destination. It's about remaining open to change, allowing life to shape us, and continually learning, unlearning and discovering who we're becoming, in our own time and in our own way.
And perhaps that's what Quite Human is all about. "Quite" can mean completely, and it can mean somewhat, too!
Whatever brings you here, let's make a little space for all of it :)
Hello hello! I'm Gayatrı, a counselling psychologist, and I'm glad you found your way here.
I work primarily with individuals, in person at ECR, Chennai and online. Understanding what we feel, what we think and how we read situations changes how we show up in every relationship. And often it works the other way too: our relationships are one of the clearest mirrors we have.
My aim is to offer a warm, safe space where people of all ages feel able to open up and be vulnerable.
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My practice is integrative, drawing primarily on person-centred counselling, CBT techniques and Jungian-informed exploration. How I work
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