Meet the Marigold Team!
Vidya Vijay
Vidya is a dedicated therapist with an M.Sc in Clinical Psychology and a B.A in Journalism, English, and Psychology from Christ (Deemed to be) University. She has pursued a certification in Clinical Applications of Attachment Theory from the International Attachment Network and also recently completed a course in Decolonization of Psychotherapy from MISA.
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Internal Family Systems
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Narrative Therapy
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Somatic Principles
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ADHD and Autism
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Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Polyvagal Theory
Vidya's Areas of Expertise
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South Asian Diploma in Narrative Practices and Theory
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Suicide First Aid - City and Guilds London
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Suicide First responder Training Program- Safe Space India
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Certificate in Advanced Trauma Therapy - WiseMind
Vidya's Training & Certifications
Vidya approaches therapy with a sense of curiosity, embracing her neurodivergent identity to bring authenticity into her sessions. Working with Vidya means experiencing her openness and inquisitiveness, as she enjoys experimenting with art and body movements. Her curiosity allows her to understand her clients' inner worlds without judgment, helping them question and befriend various parts of themselves. Vidya also addresses gender dynamics, social conditioning, and societal influences that impact her clients' life experiences. Her work is political and she actively encourages herself and her clients to question and take up ownership over systems around them.
Ranjana
Hi, I am Ranjana (She/Her), a counselling psychologist. I identify as a queer Delhi-Mallu.
Over the years, I have worked with individuals (adults over the age of 18) and preschool children navigating life transitions, neurodivergence, anxieties, relational concerns, trauma and even grief.
My approach is grounded in parts work, relational-process oriented, narrative therapy and emotion focused therapy while integrating somatic work into my practice. I am also a mental health practitioner navigating an active chronic illness and I am figuring out how that impacts my work and identity.
It’s been an honour to witness so many stories and hold each of them and the human behind it, with gentleness, care, honesty, curiosity and compassion.
Outside of therapy, you’d find me doodling away with my brush pens or reading books or watching documentaries on ocean life.
Saniya is our social media and admin assistant, and a psychology student with a soft spot for all things art—she loves creating and pulling people into the process with her. Every few months, she dives into a new hobby just for the thrill of it, and if there’s tiramisu around, she’s definitely not sharing.
Saniya
We're Queer Affirmative
Vidya is trained in trauma therapy and receives regular supervision. From early in her career, she has been mentored by experts from queer spaces, making her practice queer-affirmative. She participates in queer learning circles to stay updated and sensitized. Her queer identity, extensive readings, and experience working with queer clients influence her current work.
Who We Are After Work
Vidya prioritises and enjoys her life outside being a therapist. She is a cat parent and hopes to open a cat shelter one day. In her free time she is mostly found with her kindle or experimenting with a new dish in her kitchen. She loves her free time and is part of book clubs, enjoys cooking classes, making cocktails and watching fantasy dramas.