Shweta Dasgupta

About Shweta

Shweta is a clinical psychologist based in Barasat, Kolkata, with an academic and professional background in psychology. Her interest in understanding people, their behaviour, emotions, and individual experiences developed at an early stage of her education and eventually became the foundation of her professional journey.

Her interest in psychology began when she selected the subject in the 11th standard. Exploring the subject further helped her develop a deeper interest in the human mind and the different factors that influence people's thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. This interest led her to pursue higher education in psychology and build a career in the field of mental health.

She completed her M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology in 2023. Continuing her professional development, she is currently pursuing a Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology from Amity University, Kolkata.

Her professional journey has included working as a counsellor with a startup and later working independently as a freelance counsellor. Through these experiences, she has worked with individuals experiencing different emotional, psychological, relationship, and personal concerns.

Shweta believes that each person's situation needs to be understood individually. Her focus is on listening carefully to clients, understanding their concerns, and creating a counselling experience that feels supportive and comfortable.

Areas of Counselling

Shweta provides counselling support across several areas of emotional well-being, relationships, and personal growth, including:

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Stress Management

• Depression

• Relationship Concerns

• Breakup-related Concerns

• Couple Counselling

• Life Skills

• Personality Development

• Anxiety and Stress

Stress and anxiety can become difficult to manage when they begin affecting a person's thoughts, emotions, relationships, or everyday experiences. Counselling can provide an opportunity to explore these concerns and understand the factors contributing to them.

Shweta supports clients dealing with anxiety and stress and helps them work towards developing healthier ways of managing the challenges they are experiencing.

Relationship Concerns

Relationships can involve a variety of emotions and experiences. Communication difficulties, misunderstandings, changing expectations, and other personal challenges may sometimes create difficulties between individuals.

Shweta works with clients experiencing relationship-related concerns, providing them with a space to discuss their experiences and understand their emotions and circumstances more clearly.

Breakup Support

Ending a relationship can be a significant emotional experience. Adjusting to such a change may involve a range of thoughts and feelings.

Shweta provides counselling support for breakup-related concerns, offering clients an opportunity to process their experiences, understand their emotions, and focus on their personal well-being.

Couple Counselling

Couples may sometimes find it difficult to address certain concerns on their own. Counselling can provide a structured and supportive setting where partners can discuss issues and gain a better understanding of their relationship.

Shweta offers couple counselling with an emphasis on understanding the concerns of both individuals and working towards goals relevant to their relationship.

Depression

Depression can affect a person's emotional state, thoughts, motivation, and everyday life. Having an appropriate space to talk about these experiences can be an important part of seeking psychological support.

Shweta works with clients experiencing concerns related to depression and aims to provide an empathetic and supportive counselling environment.

Life Skills

Managing everyday responsibilities and situations often requires a range of personal and interpersonal skills. Developing these skills can contribute to greater self-awareness and help individuals approach different situations more effectively.

Shweta provides life-skills support as part of her counselling work, helping clients focus on areas of personal development that are relevant to their individual needs.

Personality Development

Personality development involves understanding oneself, recognising personal strengths, becoming more self-aware, and working towards personal growth.

Shweta supports individuals interested in personality development and provides guidance based on their personal circumstances and goals.

Educational Background

Shweta's academic journey in psychology began during her school years when she chose psychology as a subject in the 11th standard. Her early interest in human behaviour encouraged her to continue studying the subject at a higher level.

She went on to complete her M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology in 2023. Her postgraduate education provided her with a foundation in psychological concepts and therapeutic approaches.

She is currently continuing her education through a Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology at Amity University, Kolkata. Her ongoing studies reflect her interest in continuing to expand her professional knowledge and understanding of clinical psychology.

Professional Experience

Following the completion of her master's degree, Shweta started her professional career as a counsellor with a startup. This provided her with practical exposure to counselling and opportunities to work with clients presenting with different concerns.

The experience helped her apply her academic knowledge in practical settings and develop her ability to understand individual client needs.

She later moved into freelance counselling, where she continued providing personalised support to clients. Working with individuals with different concerns has contributed to her understanding of the importance of adapting the counselling process according to the person and situation.

Her professional experience has helped shape an approach that combines empathy, psychological understanding, and attention to the individual needs of clients.

Therapeutic Approach

Shweta follows a client-centred, goal-oriented, and eclectic approach to counselling. Rather than assuming that one approach will work for everyone, she considers the individual's concerns, circumstances, and goals while deciding how to structure the counselling process.

She uses psychological approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also incorporates psychoeducation and life-skills support into her work where appropriate.

CBT and DBT provide structured approaches for working with thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and coping strategies. Along with these approaches, Shweta's counselling style focuses on understanding the person as an individual and creating a space where they can discuss their concerns openly.

Her objective is to help clients gain a better understanding of themselves, recognise patterns that may be affecting their well-being, and work towards goals that are meaningful to them.

A Comfortable Counselling Environment

Beginning counselling can sometimes feel unfamiliar, particularly when someone is discussing personal thoughts or experiences for the first time. Shweta aims to make the process comfortable by providing an environment based on empathy, respect, and acceptance.

She believes that clients should have the opportunity to express themselves without feeling judged. Listening and understanding form an important part of her counselling process.

Rather than focusing only on a particular problem, she aims to understand the wider circumstances surrounding the client's concern. This helps create a more individualised counselling experience.

Her approach is collaborative, meaning that the counselling process is shaped around the client's concerns and goals while using appropriate psychological techniques and support.

Mental Health and Social Service

In addition to her counselling experience, Shweta has been involved in social-service initiatives with NGOs in and around Kolkata since completing her graduation.

Her involvement in NGO activities has included work related to mental health support and advocacy. These experiences have provided her with exposure to different community-level mental health needs and helped broaden her understanding of the importance of accessible psychological support.

Her interest in social service complements her professional work and reflects her continued engagement with mental health beyond individual counselling settings.

Languages

Shweta can provide counselling in Bengali, Hindi, and English.

Language can play an important role in helping people communicate their thoughts and emotions comfortably. By offering sessions in these three languages, she can work with clients who prefer to communicate in Bengali, Hindi, or English.

Clients can choose the language that feels most comfortable for their counselling sessions.

Available Session Modes

Shweta offers counselling through three different formats:

Chat Sessions: Suitable for clients who prefer communicating through written messages.

Audio Call Sessions: An option for clients who are more comfortable discussing their concerns verbally without using video.

Video Call Sessions: Provides an opportunity for clients to communicate through a face-to-face online session.

The availability of different session formats allows clients to select an option that suits their comfort and preference.

Beyond Professional Work

Outside psychology and counselling, Shweta has interests in visual arts, music, trekking, and spending time with dogs.

Her interest in visual arts and music provides a creative dimension to her life, while trekking allows her to spend time in nature. She also enjoys the companionship of dogs.

These personal interests are part of her life outside professional responsibilities and provide opportunities for creativity, recreation, and connection with nature.

Her Perspective on Personal Growth

Shweta believes that personal growth is possible at different stages of life. People may seek counselling for many different reasons, including emotional difficulties, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, personal development, or simply the desire to understand themselves better.

She views counselling as a process in which clients can explore their experiences, develop self-awareness, and work towards personally meaningful goals.

Her aim is to provide support without judgment while respecting that every person has a different background and different ways of experiencing challenges.

Commitment to Continued Learning

Psychology is a field that continues to develop, and Shweta believes that professional learning should continue alongside practical experience. After completing her M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, she chose to pursue further professional education through the Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology at Amity University, Kolkata.

Her ongoing education, professional counselling experience, freelance practice, and involvement in NGO initiatives form different parts of her journey in the field of psychology.

Connect With Shweta

Shweta provides psychological counselling support for individuals and couples dealing with concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, breakup-related concerns, and personal development.

She also works with clients who want to develop life skills or focus on personality development.

With sessions available in Bengali, Hindi, and English, and through chat, audio call, and video call, clients can choose a format and language that suits their comfort.

Her counselling approach is centred around understanding the individual, listening to their concerns, and using appropriate psychological approaches to support their personal goals. She aims to make each session a respectful and supportive space where clients can discuss their concerns and work towards greater self-awareness and well-being..