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.
Atha Centre for Psychotherapy and Training, founded in 2016, is a specialized training and consultancy centre that addresses mental health and well-being. This centre is based in Thane, Mumbai (India).
Over the past couple of years, studies have repeatedly shown patterns of increase in mental health problems among people across different age groups. The average individual of today is likely to experience one or more mental health concerns at least once throughout their lifetime.
" You can tame your mind with the power of reasoning. "
" Think with reason and not just with emotion. "
" We always focus on 'what if' and often forget 'what is' "
" Everyday may not be great, but we can be grateful for everyday "
" Thoughts are actions in making and actions reflect dynamic thoughts. "
" Stand away from your thoughts to observe them with a rational lens. "
" Boundaries of rational living expect you to assert your wants to others. "
" If you don't anchor your irrational thoughts to logic, they will keep dominating your life. "
" The good news is you can modify your thinking by self effort and regular practice. "
" Understand the pattern of your thinking and then, design a systematic plan to alter it. "
" Handle your mind with alertness and not aggression. "
" Being open to new learnings is an antecedent and consequence of rational thinking. "
" The good news is you can change your irrational beliefs, the better news is YOU can change your irrational beliefs. "
" Mind your thinking using mindful thinking. "
" Think if you are thinking logically before acting on your thoughts "
" Your quality of thoughts will determine your quality of life "
" We question everything except our own thinking "
" Nurture healthy expectations from others but do not turn them into sticky compulsions "
" Believe in yourself for what you are, a dynamic possibility "
" You give life to what you think "
" Our thiniking decides our stengths and limitations. "
" Be guided by factual and not fearful thinking "
" You are much more than what you do. "
" There are no limitations to your abilities/to anything you do, just the ones you create "
" Anticipate difficulties to prevent, prepare and thrive. "
" If you don't try, you will never know. "
" Observe your irrational mind patiently without judgement "
" Look at challenges as innumerable possibilities than as threats. "
" You got to transform your thoughts into achievable targets. "
" Do what discomforts you everyday, this is the best way to learn tolerance. "
" No one can make you think you are worthless unless you believe in it. "
" Don't accept something because it is coming from many people around you. Think for yourself. "
" You cannot really love without acceptance. "
" We cannot possibly judge ourselves; our being includes our becoming which is constantly changing "
" Non acceptance of reality leads to maladjustment. "
" What you deny, persists. "
" Be constructively critical about your own thoughts. "
" Condemn your actions, not your being. "
" Rational thinking reflected in our behaviour is the key to inner freedom. "
" Complete any discomforting task today, take it as your snack for healthy mind. "
" Do not just PLAN your day, make your plan WORK. "
" Time will never be favorable, make it favorable by STARTING NOW. "
" Analyze your thoughts to live rationally "
Atha Centre for Psychotherapy and Training is built on two premises—scientific, evidence-based psychotherapy methodologies, as well as eastern psychological concepts. One such inspiration is the holy scripture ‘Bhagavad Gita’ which is a practical handbook highlighting the art of living. We believe that it is a manual for re-educating our mind.
Thus, a blend of both the above mentioned entities contribute to our sole objective of enabling every individual in self-empowerment and transformation.
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. Although we provide a range of mental health services, we primarily stress upon and advocate for the importance of prevention as one of the main steps to achieving mental well-being.
We believe in facilitating human growth and potential
Gratitude as an everyday practice in life
To ourselves , our thoughts, our feelings, and especially to the service we provide to our clients.
Maintaining transparency within our team, and with our clients
We believe in treating everyone asan equal and capable ofachieving their best.
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.
To equip every individual with the tools needed for self-empowerment and transformation.
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 also 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 in 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. She offers scientific therapy sessions for managing various emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, anger, hurt etc.
An extremely disciplined and determined visionary, a highly qualified and well informed professional, and an honest, reflective and enthusiastic mentor, Ms. Asira Chirmuley is the pillar of Atha.
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 is focused on integrating psychology with spirituality. Ms. Asira’s dream project is to design a model of psychotherapy inspired from Indian psychological and philosophical concepts.
Her work revolves around mentoring and training mental health professionals, psychiatrists, social workers, special educators, students and the general public and she has conducted more than 150 workshops and training programs.
She is very optimistic, encouraging and has a healthy sense of humor that keeps the team motivated and high spirited. Her zeal for perfection ensures quality delivery of services with respect to consultation, training, education and spreading awareness.
Under Ms. Asira’s vision, leadership and encouragement, Atha Centre for Psychotherapy and Training has undertaken various initiatives and projects.
MD MSc (Psy)International life skills trainer, psychotherapist. Director and Founder of the company Morphic Minds and also of the Affiliated Training Centre of Albert Ellis Institute, India.
M. A. (Clinical Psychology) 1994 University of Mumbai PhD in Psychology (Topic: Effect of Animal-Assisted Interventions on social, emotions and behaviors of children with PDD) Registered as a Rehabilitation Psychologist with the Rehabilitation Council of India Member of professional bodies such as Bombay Psychology Association (BPA) & American Psychological Association (APA)
Counseling Psychologist, B.Ed. 30 years of Teaching experience Expertise : Adolescent and Geriatric counseling , Marital and Personal relationships, Emotional distress management
Team member Consultant Psychiatrist Psychotherapist MBBS,DPM,PGDPC, CMHE, CCBOAM
Working as Creative Consultant(Volunteer)
MA in Clinical Psychology (University of Mumbai)
Content Assistant
Trained in RECBT, Assistant Psychologist at Atha Centre
With a passion for improving mental health and creating a change in society, she has launched her own firm, Decoding Mental Health Pvt Ltd She has an expertise in Anxiety and stress management, Depression, Addiction medicine, Perinatal and Women's mental health. She is also a consultant psychiatrist at Divine Mind Clinic and Phoenix hospital, Mumbai.
Creative consultant at Atha
Ms. Shreya Haran, has always been inquisitive about and a keen observer of patterns of human emotions and behaviour.
Shreya believes that psychology is not just a subject, but a way of living. With this vision and desire to reach out to the community, Ms. Haran wishes to contribute and deliver in the field of mental health and well-being for children.
I am pursuing M.Sc in Applied Clinical and Health Psychology
Vision for Psychology - I intend to create an integration between Indic psychological practices and contemporary therapeutic practices. India is a land of spiritual wealth and well-being. There is an urgent need to research and bring into practice therapeutic techniques from our own scriptures and decolonize the discipline of psychology.
With each mind so characteristically different from the other, the intrigue that the human mind poses lured me to psychology. I strongly believe that the basic understanding of the human mind and its mechanisms, only helps an individual to empower themselves further. I intend to work towards this mission to reach out to individuals and empower them.
The vision of Atha coinciding with the one I have had for myself, has proven to be nothing short of a blessing to me, guiding me on this journey to realize these dreams!