Neurodiversity Counselor & Speech Language Pathologist

Finding a common language in your relationship

Many people find their way to me after years of feeling that something is deeply off — in their relationship, their family, or within themselves — but being unable to name exactly what it is. I work with individuals, couples, and families where neurodiversity is at the heart of that disconnect.

You don’t have to come as a couple. I often work with just one partner, a parent navigating a neurodiverse teenager or young adult, or an individual beginning to recognise their own neurodivergent traits. I am also the founder of the Speech Dysphagia Language Clinic (SDLC) in Mumbai. Learn more about my background.

Merzia Maskati Shewakramani
What I offer

Services

My primary motivation is to help you and your partner find solutions to the challenges you are facing, understand each other better, and find a "common language" in your relationship.

Counseling for Individuals, Couples & Premarital Partners

Social Skills & Executive Function Coaching for Neurodiverse Adults & Teens

Education in Neurodiversity for Individuals, Families, and Parents

Coaching in Parenting Neurodiverse Children

Can counseling help you?

Do any of these feelings sound familiar?

If you are experiencing some of the feelings listed below and feel that they are impacting your relationship, we can work together to help you and your partner understand and appreciate each other better.

  • My perspectives, interests and needs are not taken into consideration by my partner
  • At the end of the argument, I am worn out, and I feel a loss of sense of self and insecurity
  • My emotions are not acknowledged or validated
  • We cannot find mutual solutions to everyday problems
  • There's a lack of spontaneous, intimate connection
  • I feel very lonely
  • I feel like they behaved one way before marriage, and completely changed overnight
  • I feel unfairly blamed
  • I feel responsible for managing the fallout from my partner's behaviour with others
  • I feel intimidated and humiliated during interactions with my partner
  • I feel a lack of positive feedback or assistance in the relationship
  • I feel more like a parent to my partner
  • I feel unappreciated and invisible at times
  • I feel like I am always compromising
  • I live in a constant state of stress; like I am walking on eggshells to avoid conflict and keep the peace
Frequently asked questions

Common Questions

I'm not sure if I/we need relationship coaching or counseling?
If you consistently feel the way I described above, and if you feel that these feelings are affecting your relationship, get in touch with me and we can determine whether counseling is appropriate for you.
How many sessions will I need?
We will use our first call to understand more about your needs, and figure out if I can help. I work with people all over the world and sessions can be in-person or virtual, using Zoom or Google Meet. During the initial period, clients should plan on 3–5 sessions in a short period of time (e.g. weekly or biweekly) for the counseling to be most effective.
How do I book a session?
The best way to book a session with me is to contact me by email or WhatsApp. I would be happy to set up a time for a brief chat to learn about you and/or your partner better to figure out whether I can help.
Ready to start?

Get in Touch

Reach out by WhatsApp or email to schedule a brief consultation. Sessions can be in-person or virtual, over Zoom or Google Meet.