Ms. Kirti Srivastava

Kirti Srivastava is an Art and Movement Therapist who practices an innovative style of therapy that blends multiple dance forms, psychological therapy skills and free movement to create and co-create a safe space for individuals. She holds a PG Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy, an M.A. in Psychology, and a B.A. in Psychology & English Literature, with 4 years of focused experience in Dance Movement Therapy and over 10 years of experience in counselling overall.

Her work spans community sessions for children living in shelter homes, senior citizens, and survivors of sexual and alcohol abuse, as well as individuals living with Parkinson's — addressing the need for safety and hygiene, improving attention and focus, establishing boundaries, managing feelings of loneliness, bringing a sense of autonomy, and enhancing motor skills and creative exploration.

Kirti works with children, adolescents, adults and older adults, integrating dance movement therapy with psychotherapeutic and person-centred approaches. She also contributes to school wellness programmes and workplace mental health support (EAP).

Practising across Cadabam's Hospital and Mindtalk centres in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Hyderabad, Kirti combines dance movement therapy with psychological therapy skills to support children, adults and geriatric clients through attention, autonomy, trauma and creative exploration.