Firdaus Moraes: Psychologist & Counselor
Therapeutic Philosophy
Firdaus believes therapy needs to be a place where people feel deeply seen, heard, and accepted exactly as who they are. With gentle guidance and unwavering support, she helps individuals explore both their struggles and strengths, honouring each person’s unique story, identity and personal life journey. Whether navigating pain, seeking growth, or simply needing a safe place to come and talk, Firdaus guides and empowers clients. She fosters self-awareness, resilience and sustainable changes while respecting client’s autonomy.
Firdaus is fluent in English, Hindi & Urdu.
Therapy Fees– INR 3050/– (inclusive of 18% GST) and USD 50–60 (for international clients).
Counselling and Therapy Experience
- 5 Years in the therapeutic space of supporting teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples through emotional challenges, life transitions, and relational healing.
- Trauma-informed Therapy – Prioritising psychological safety for recognising trauma, processing it, and working with attachment wounds.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Helping individuals identify and reframe negative thought patterns affecting mood and behaviour.
- Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) – Challenging irrational beliefs and fostering emotional resilience.
- Mindfulness-based Interventions – Teaching grounding techniques, breath work and present-moment awareness to manage stress, anxiety and overwhelm.
- Somatic Therapy – Incorporating body-based approaches to release stored trauma and regulate the nervous system.
- Couples Counselling – Supporting partners in improving communication, managing conflicts, and rebuilding trust.
Areas of Focus:
- Emotional disturbances – anxiety, depression, anger, grief.
- ADHD & Neurodivergence – focus challenges, emotional regulation, executive functioning.
- Life transitions/challenges – career changes, identity shifts, major milestones, self-esteem, time management, procrastination, and personal growth.
- Relationship issues – breakups, marital conflict, emotional intimacy struggles.
- Trauma recovery – childhood trauma, C-PTSD, abuse
Along with her association with Inner Space, Firdaus also has her Private Practice.
Community Work
- Associated with Kranti , a non-profit, by conducting individual and group therapy to daughters of sex workers.
- Works with Happy Feet Home, a palliative care for children suffering from Thalassaemia and HIV, by providing them emotional support through different modalities of psychotherapy.
- Fertility advocate for the ones going through the arduous and silent journey of infertility and miscarriage.
Education & Training
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with (Child Development)
- Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology from SNDT University, Mumbai.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology from the Xavier Institute of Counselling Psychology, Mumbai.
- Advanced training in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy from The Albert Ellis Institute, New York.
- Firdaus has also completed her training in Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP), a modality that combines principles from somatic psychology, neuroscience, trauma therapy, and Eastern spiritual traditions to help individuals process and release unresolved trauma and stress stored in the body.
- Pre and Perinatal Trauma – an area that affects people during pregnancy, labour, delivery, and early life experiences.
- Universal Certification in Forensic Psychology & Criminal Profiling from International Forensic Sciences, Pune,
- Certification in Industrial Relations and Labour Laws from Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai.
- Introductory and Advanced 8-week Mindfulness Course – Inner Space Counselling & Assessment
I started consulting with Firdaus when I was in a very broken state of mind due to various reasons. In Firdaus, I not only found a compassionate ear but also practical strategies to help me deal with my anxiety driven behaviours and coping mechanisms. I've been given the tools to understand the things I need to work on in myself before I expect to see any real change in life. This has been an invaluable insight to me and one that I cannot thank her enough for. She's a very capable therapist and I've become a much more aware person thanks to her -A.I
I reached out to Inner Space at a really hard time in my life where I was constantly under pressure personally and professionally. Anxiety and panic were feelings I was dealing with on an almost hourly basis. However, the people at Inner Space, especially Firdaus, really helped me gain a balance in my life that was sorely missing. Talking to her for that 1 hour in a week was initially challenging but she made it very easy for me to be comfortable sharing my thoughts with her. Even during COVID times, she made sure to stay in touch and lo and behold, it's been a year and she's always available and ready to make time for me. I would definitely recommend anyone seeking therapy/counseling to reach out to Inner Space, they are a superb organization with amazing people. -K.T
Firdaus’ way of therapy made me feel instantly at peace. She created a safe space where I was given the freedom to fully be and express myself. She gave words to my emotions, and she validated so many of these emotions for me without making me feel guilty. Most importantly she constantly reminds me of the milestones that I have achieved and instills confidence in me to be able to move through hurdles! -S.A
"I have an excellent experience with Inner Space and my therapist Firdaus. I reached out to Firdaus, when I was in midst of deep anxiety, emotional overwhelm and dealing with grief over loss of loved ones. Firdaus, helped me unburden myself and held my hand as I made my way through the initial jumble of emotions. Over a period of time, she helped me identify my therapy goals, and areas I wanted to address. Firdaus is empathetic, efficient, and can offer safe space and very practical suggestions to help develop emotional regulation. In just 12 months, I feel I have rediscovered my emotional resilience and feel very stable on a daily basis. I will highly recommend Inner Space and Firdaus, to anyone wanting to address deeper life & emotional issues." - M.G
Working with Firdaus has been eye-opening. She has a compassionate approach, which allows me to be vulnerable and also pick up the tools and frameworks essential to managing my high levels of anxiety. Every session feels like a step in the right direction and allows me to familiarize myself with the language to explain my mental health in a better way. I strongly recommend Firdaus to anyone looking for a meaningful change in their mental health journey.- A.M.
I connected with Firdaus a few months back through Inner Space and she has been extremely
helpful, patient and understanding. I was in dire need of help and I was lucky to have found her as
my therapist. She has been very hands on with her approach and has been giving me things to work
on which were more practical. She has always been available to talk and respond. I would highly
recommend Firdaus. -V.N
The sessions with Firdaus has been a steadily unfolding journey of discovery. She has an easy conversational style laced with empathy and curiosity that makes what can be a difficult process of self discovery easy(ish). Her eagerness to support motivates me to put in an honest effort to grow.
I feel safe to discuss my problems with her in therapy. I'm able to take action and make changes in my life. I'm really grateful for receiving her support -S.R
I've been working with Firdaus (Inner Space) for the past seven months, and the positive impact of on my life has been nothing but profound. The weekly sessions have provided me with invaluable tools to navigate various challenges, fostering personal growth and a deeper understanding of myself.
Therapy has enhanced my emotional well-being, helped me develop healthier coping mechanisms and given me a more balanced outlook on life. The insights gained through our conversations have empowered me to make more informed decisions and improve my relationships with others.
Her compassionate and professional approach creates a safe and supportive environment. Like I keep mentioning to her, I truly believe everyone should have a therapist in their lives, I highly recommend therapy and especially Inner Space and Firdaus to anyone seeking to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.- Priya Berde (Google Review)
I've had an incredible experience with Innerspace Psychological Counseling, especially thanks to my therapist, Firdaus Moraes. Firdaus's compassionate and insightful guidance has really helped me navigate through personal challenges and build a better and stronger relationship with all parts of myself.- Pankti Patel (Google Review)
Placed under Firdaus Moraes' care at Inner Space, I have had a wonderful experience exploring and understanding myself. This is my first time in therapy and it has helped me become aware of my old patterns and work towards healing from childhood trauma. I remember I was initially hesitant of doing this only online but with time and more sessions it's proven to be a fairly unjustified ask. I think Firdaus is intuitive, gentle, understanding and quiet good at poking and prodding her clients the right way.- Akanksha Arya (Google Review)
