Ms. Aparna Gupta

I consulted Ms. Aparna Gupta at Gray Cells Matter (GCM) for help and guidance in managing my interpersonal relationships. One of my friends had consulted her earlier for similar issues and found her guidance very helpful. In our first session, she listened patiently as I described my concerns. Being analytical by nature, I approached therapy with a fair amount of scepticism. Throughout the process, I found myself questioning whether the approach would really work for me. She sensed my hesitation early on and would often remind me that "trust is the backbone of therapy." Over time, that trust developed naturally. What impressed me most about Aparna was her ability to understand what I needed at different stages of my journey. Rather than following a rigid approach, she adapted her guidance as my understanding of myself evolved. I always felt that there was thought and intention behind every session. During therapy, I was also reading *The Myth of Normal*, which introduced me to the idea that our past experiences can shape our present-day reactions in ways we often don't recognize. Discussing these ideas with Aparna helped me connect them to my own life, and she recommended that we start with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - yet another tool in her repertoire. Many EMDR sessions that began with a single memory or emotion gradually led to deeper insights about myself. I was really impressed by how seamlessly she integrated EMDR and parts work within the same session. One of the most valuable lessons I took away from therapy was learning to recognize the different voices within me and understanding that they often represented different parts of myself trying, in their own ways, to protect me. Those insights didn't come from being told what to think; they emerged through thoughtful conversations and careful guidance. This is perhaps what I appreciated most about Aparna's style. She never tried to impose answers on me. Instead, she asked the right questions, gently challenged my assumptions, and encouraged me to arrive at my own conclusions. She believes that a therapist can guide and nudge us in the right direction, but lasting change happens only when the answers come from within. Looking back, I think she was right. I concluded my therapy with a session on forgiveness. Even then, rather than offering ready-made answers, she asked exactly the questions I needed to reflect on. It was a fitting end to a journey that had taught me not only to understand myself better but also to trust my own ability to find the answers. Thank you, Aparna, for being an important part of my healing journey.

Hi! Myself sheema I started therapy with Aparna Gupta at Gray Cells Matter clinic about 6 months ago. I had feelings of severe guilt owing to my past experience and depression. As I started therapy I struggled a bit at the beginning trying to incorporate what I had learned in real life. It was tough. However with Aparna’s help and constant encouragement and change of techniques like CBT and trauma therapies I was able to find my footing and that’s when I observed a noticeable change in myself. My symptoms improved drastically and I was able to handle myself much better in triggering situations, without experiencing the crippling guilt that I used to feel. I m now not crying at every little thing that I used to. My depression is much better and I feel so much better. I strongly encourage everyone who is struggling with issues like guilt, anxiety, depression and others to visit her. She is extremely compassionate and helps u manage your symptoms at different levels of healing. What to do when this or that happens and where u need to change ur strategy is very clearly explained. She is highly recommended

For the past 4 weeks, I’ve been working with Dr. Aparna Gupta from Gray Cells Matter, and even though it’s only been a short time, I already feel a shift inside. When I started therapy, I was at a really low point with severe anxiety, depression, and abandonment issues that I didn’t even fully realize I had. For years, I had been carrying these emotional weights without knowing how much they were affecting me. I felt stuck in my own head, I was constantly overthinking, spiraling into worst-case scenarios, and feeling exhausted by my own mind. I was scared that this was just how life was going to feel for me forever. But from the very first session, Dr. Aparna Gupta offered a feeling of safety. There was absolutely no pressure to “be okay” or to have things figured out. She met me exactly where I was and showed me that this was an acceptable normal starting point. For someone who’s spent a lot of life feeling like a burden, or like I needed to hide parts of myself just to be loved or accepted, that alone was a relief. Each session with her feels like peeling back another layer but gently and kindly. She holds space for, the fear, the deep sadness I had kept hidden for so long. And she never once made me feel judged for it. Instead, she helped me name things I had no language for and slowly start to understand them. One of the biggest turning points for me was when she helped me see that my anxiety isn’t something wrong with me but rather a response that tries to protect me. That alone reframed so much of how I see myself. We’ve been unpacking my depression too in small, manageable pieces. She doesn’t rush the process. She meets it with a kind of softness and acceptance. What’s been most transformative, though, is the way she’s helping me work through my abandonment issues. These fears of being left, of not being good enough, of needing to perform or shape-shift to be loved, they’ve run deep in me for so long. And with her, I’ve started learning that I am good enough, that I don’t need to become someone else to be safe or worthy. She reminds me consistently that my individuality is not only okay, it’s my strength. She’s also given me tools and exercises that actually help. grounding techniques, cbt, ifs, all practical, usable things that I come back to in my daily life. when I have tough days, I no longer feel like I’m drowning in them. I know how to navigate through. I know how to reach for the tools. I know how to be there for myself. And when things feel overwhelming again, I know I can just show up to Dr. Aparna's clinic and bring it all to figure it out, one step at a time. Im still quite early into the process. But I actually believe that healing is possible for me. And that’s huge. I’m endlessly grateful to Dr. Aparna. Her presence, her compassion, her insight, and her ability to hold space for even the most painful parts of me have made such a difference. If you’re someone who struggles mentally, I promise you, you’ll be met with nothing but patience, care, and real, human understanding with Dr Aparna. This has genuinely been one of the most important and loving decisions I’ve made for myself.

I have been taking trauma therapy for the past four months, and from the very first session, I felt a sense of safety and comfort. Slowly, I began to feel relief from past painful memories, and I developed a deep sense of trust in my therapist, which made it easier for me to open up and heal. She is incredibly calm, kind, and patient. She never made me feel rushed or judged. During therapy, she helped me understand my triggers and anxiety in a very gentle and practical way. Instead of just talking about the problems, she guided me on how to manage anxiety when it shows up in daily life, and those tools have truly helped me. What I appreciated the most was how carefully she handled both my emotions and the physical responses of trauma. Even on difficult days, she made sure I felt grounded, supported, and safe. Over time, I noticed that I was feeling lighter, more emotionally balanced, and more positive about myself. This therapy journey has been deeply healing for me, and I am truly grateful for the support and care I received. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for trauma therapy with compassion, understanding, and genuine human connection.

I visited Dr. Aparna Gupta (Gurgaon, Sector 43) with hope for proper psychological help. She asked about my childhood, family, and background. I shared everything honestly, and also mentioned during the session that I had tried TMS therapy earlier, which was expensive.Toward the end, I asked, “What exactly is my problem and how will it improve?” She simply said:“Take a deep breath, hold, and release. I can’t tell you anything more right now. Come next week.”That’s all I got after paying ₹2500 — a basic breathing instruction I already practice.Then, because I said I could afford only 3 sessions per month, * * ** ** ** No diagnosis, no direction — just disappointment.Not recommended for someone truly seeking professional guidance. ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** * ** ** ** * ** ** ** ** ** * ** ** * ** ** ** **

Aparna Gupta Mam has been my psychologist in helping me fight against my OCD. Before I met her, I was convinced that it is impossible for me to come out of this OCD's loop of thoughts. She is experienced and intellectual, and has powerfully positive vibes. Even though I had failed in initial few tasks against my ocd, she still supported and assured me that together we will get over it. She did hard to investigate about my OCD and found the solutions, and systematically assisted me in first completing smaller goals then target bigger ones. Finally, quite soon I successfully faced and won my ocd fears. It was a wonderfull experience, and every part of that entire process was necessary in me overcoming my OCD. I'm really indebted to her that I'm living the life, which God has gifted me, in a wonderful way and enjoying the moments. It was a paradigm shift between my previous lifestyle of continous worrying and being anxious all the time, to the life of excitement, adventures and taking pleasures of life, fearlessly. Thank you so much Aparna Mam. I hope others like me get gift of worry free life from you.