Tanay Shah Psychologist

Existential Therapy for Life’s Challenges & Effective Depression & Anxiety Support​

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck by depression, anxiety, or life’s challenges? Often, the root causes run deeper than we realize. Existential therapy and depression and anxiety therapy provide a safe space to uncover these underlying issues and explore the patterns that shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we’ll navigate these emotional struggles, guiding you toward self-discovery, healing, and lasting change.

3+

Years of Experience

Welcome

Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Or stuck by depression, anxiety, or life’s challenges? Often, the root causes run deeper than we realize. Psychotherapy can provide a safe space to uncover these underlying issues and explore the patterns that shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we’ll navigate these emotional struggles, guiding you toward self-discovery and lasting change.

Tanay Shah

Counselling Psychologist (M.A Psychology)

Hi! I’m Tanay Shah, a counselling psychologist and the founder of Examined Life Psychotherapy in Mumbai. I specialize in working with adult individuals, couples, and families who feel stuck in life, struggle with persistent unhappiness, or wish to explore deep emotional challenges. Through therapy, I help clients gain clarity, and navigate life’s difficulties with greater resilience.

My Approach

A Personalized & Integrative Therapy Style

I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Instead of adhering to a single school of psychology, I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques, tailoring each session to your unique needs. My approach is both psychodynamically and existentially informed, focusing on deep self-exploration, personal meaning, and emotional growth.

Rooted in Existential & Attachment Theory

My work is strongly influenced by Dr. Irvin Yalom’s Existential Psychoanalysis and John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory. These frameworks help us explore how past relationships and unconscious patterns shape your current experiences. Together, we’ll examine the deeper forces at play in your life—your relationships, fears, and the search for meaning—so you can navigate challenges with greater clarity and resilience.

Active & Insightful Sessions

Therapy with me is an active and exploratory process. My sessions go beyond traditional talk therapy; we engage in deep self-inquiry, identifying patterns that may be holding you back. Many clients tell me that working with me feels different—we focus on uncovering new insights, not just rehashing familiar struggles.

Uncovering Hidden Patterns

Much of what shapes our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors lies just beneath the surface. Over time, we develop beliefs and coping mechanisms that once served us but may now limit our ability to connect, grow, and thrive. My role is to help you bring these patterns into awareness so you can break free from self-imposed barriers and move toward a more fulfilling, authentic life.

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