Vision
To make psychological well-being an integral part of everyday life. We envision a world where taking care of one's mental health is considered as natural and important as taking care of one's physical health.
About Ashwas Mental Health
Care that sees the
whole person.
Accessible, ethical and deeply human mental healthcare—rooted in compassion, psychological understanding and meaningful change.
Mission, Vision & Goal
What guides our work
Mission
Ashwas Mental Health is a one stop solution catering to all Mental Health needs with integrative and holistic services under the same roof. Our qualified team of Mental Health Professionals make quality mental health care accessible, inclusive and meaningful for individuals and communities. We aim to educate people about psychology and mental health, challenge the stigma surrounding mental health concerns and create spaces where people feel safe to acknowledge vulnerability and seek professional support. We believe that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is often the first step towards understanding ourselves better and creating meaningful change.
Goal
To create a psychologically aware, compassionate and mentally healthier society. Our goal extends beyond providing Mental Health treatment. We strive to contribute to mental health through clinical services, psychological assessments, education, training, research, community initiatives and awareness programmes.
From the Founder
A Note from the Founder
"People deserve to be met where they are, understood for who they are and supported in becoming who they wish to be."
I have always believed that mental health is not simply about treating what is wrong with us; it is about understanding the human being behind the struggle. Every person who walks through our doors carries a story, a history, relationships, hopes, fears, and experiences that deserve to be understood with compassion and without judgement.
My journey in the field of mental health has continually reminded me that healing is rarely linear, and that there is no single way of being well. Sometimes, what a person needs is professional help. Sometimes, it is a safe space to be heard. Sometimes, it is the courage to understand oneself a little better. And sometimes, it is simply someone who can sit with them through a difficult moment.
This understanding is at the heart of Ashwas Mental Health. I envisioned Ashwas as a space where mental healthcare could be accessible, ethical, evidence-informed, and deeply human. A space where seeking help is not seen as a sign of weakness, but as an act of self-awareness and courage.
At Ashwas Mental Health, we strive to look beyond symptoms and diagnoses and see the whole person. Our approach brings together clinical expertise, empathy, psychological understanding, and respect for each individual's pace and lived experience. Alongside individual care, we believe in creating awareness, building capacity, and making conversations around mental health more open and less stigmatized.
For me, mental health care ultimately comes down to one simple belief: people deserve to be met where they are, understood for who they are and supported in becoming who they wish to be. That belief continues to guide my work, and it remains at the heart of everything we hope Ashwas stands for.
Nikita Hazarika
Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Ashwas Mental Health
Leadership
Directors
Nikita Hazarika
Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Nikita Hazarika is an RCI-licensed Clinical Psychologist, Doctoral Scholar and Gold Medalist in M.Phil. Clinical Psychology. With over 11 years of experience, she established Ashwas Mental Health, Guwahati, and is committed to making mental healthcare more accessible, inclusive, and culturally relevant.
She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, offering a trauma-informed, integrative, and person-centred approach. Her practice draws from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based interventions, Couple Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
Beyond clinical practice, she is actively involved in professional training, mentoring, community outreach, and mental health advocacy, with a focus on building compassionate and evidence-based mental health ecosystems in Northeast India.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Reach out to Ashwas Mental Health today and connect with a compassionate, qualified mental health professional in Guwahati or online.