Welcome to Deestha Foundation – The World of Holistic Healing
In a world where about 90% of people are suffering or have suffered from a mental health illness and yet it is under- reported, we are your respite. In a time when only a handful of people are aware of 10th Oct being the World Mental Health Day, we aim to bring in a change. According to WHO, by the end of 2020, about 20% of Indians would suffer from some form of mental illness. About 56 million Indians suffer from depression and 38 million from anxiety disorders. India also accounts for 36.6 per cent of suicides globally, which increased from 25·3% in 1990 to 36·6% in 2016 among women, and from 18·7% to 24·3% among men. As per the National Mental Health Survey 2015-16, conducted by NIMHANS Bengaluru, under the purview of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it was revealed that 9.8 million teenagers in the age group 13-17 years suffer depression and other mental health disorders. Whereas, according to a study by the Lancet, suicide deaths ranked first among all causes of death in women aged 15-29 years in 26 of the 31 states, and in women aged 15-39 years in 24 states in the country. And these are only the reported numbers! While the physical, social, and economic burden of mental illness is high, mental health workers account for only 1% of the global health workforce and 45% of the world’s population lives in a country with less than one mental health counsellor per 100,000 people. Despite these, we are staying in a world where people think it is not okay to talk openly about mental health issues. Deestha Foundation aims to normalize these discussions. In a decade where people with mental health conditions often experience severe human rights violations, discrimination, and stigma, we believe-“It’s Okay to ask for help!”
As each of our members had first-hand experience of various mental health illnesses, it already makes us more empathetic and sensitive towards them. We believe everyone has the capability of self-actualization, only if they can get above their primitive needs and miseries. We believe, that everyone can heal, provided they know how to. We aim to be the one stop destination for healing. We aim to create a parallel universe where people can acknowledge their mental health issues without any inhibitions and heal from within.
Our Goals:
- Break the taboo and demystify Mental Health.
- To provide a one stop destination for all round healing.
- Offer completely non-medicinal healing through a blend of age old methods and alternative science.
- One size does not fit all; hence, we offer a plethora of methods to suit the needs of the person.
- Offer assistance across age groups and gender
Deestha Foundation is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) on 7th Dec, 2021 (CIN- U85300WB2021NPL250168).
Our registered office address: Ananda Puri, Block B, Barasat, North 24 Parganas. Landmark: Sutapa Dental Clinic.
Donation to Deestha Foundation (PAN: AAICD9487H ) is exempted under u/s 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 Registration No.- AAICD9487HF20231 dated 31.03.2023.
Founder- Director, Deestha Foundation
Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapy & Mindfulness Practitioner, Art Therapist, Clinical Aromatherapist, NLP Practitioner, Reiki Master (USUI & KARUNA), Facilitator, Content Developer, Colour Therapy Practitioner, Past Life Regression Therapy Practitioner, Advanced Chakra and Crystal Healer
B.A. Eng Hons., M.A. in Psychology (Counseling)
Director, Deestha Foundation
Clinical Music Therapist, Vocalist, Counselor, Art Therapist,
Alternative Healing Practitioner
Teacher, Content Developer
Mindfullness Practitioner
B.Mus. in Vocal Music, M.Mus. in Dhrupad
Dipannita is a vibrant, performance driven profe-ssional with over 17 years of experience. She comes with a very positive attitude & firm believe in bringing in change through her methodology. A creative thinker & decision maker, she is proficient in dealing with clients, driving projects & yielding profitable results. Skilled in grasping the bigger picture, she conceptualizes, develops and implements solutions while partnering closely with her clients and stakeholders. Dipannita has great work ethic, possesses cultural awareness & sensitivity with a mature thinking and has a strategic business approach with an elegant presence.
Dipannita has worked with corporates for over 11 years in the Learning and Development, serving 54 processes.With a zeal to break out and make a difference in the life of many, on 8th December 2016 along with a like-minded fellow L&D specialist, Dipannita started Nirvanaa For You, a firm specializing in various kind of training which was operational till 2020.
During these years, to break the taboos & reach out to more people and demystify mental well-being, she started Deestha Foundation. She provides counseling & psychotherapy, mudra & aroma therapy, EFT, EMDR, Reiki, Meditation, Sound Healing, Expressive art therapy (Music, Dance, Drama, & Painting),and many more. She deals with a huge array of issues ranging from Teenage to Old age, Family to Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Drug and Suicidal cases.
- She has completed Professional Child Psychology Diploma Course from KEW Academy, US.
- She has completed her Art Therapy certification from Transformation Academy, UK.
- She is also a Reiki Master(USUI), certified by Lisa Powers, US and Karuna Ki Reiki Master, certified by Amiee Phlegar US.
- She is also a Hypnotherapy Practitioner, certified by Centre of Excellence and CPD, UK.
- She has completed certification in PTSD Counselling and Management from Virtued Academy International.
- She is also an EFT/TFT Master Practitioner and a Clinical Aromatherapist.
- She has completed her colour therapy practitioner course from Expert Online by Ali Haider.
- She is also a Past Life Regression Therapy Practitioner, certified by Mark Beale- PLAI Certifying Institute.
- She is an Advanced Chakra and Crystal Healer certified by Mellissa Crowhurst from Natural Healer.
She has received many prestigious awards in the same field in the last few years. Some of them are:
- The Best Psychotherapist, 2019, from Indian Women and Youth Skills Foundation.
- National Leadership Award for Outstanding Achievement in the field of Psychotherapy, 2020 from Orpit Services Pvt. Ltd.
- Remarkable Women Award, 2021, from West Bengal by Greater & Better Social Media Com.
- The Real Super Woman, 2021 in the field of Psychotherapy by FSIA.
- India Top 100 Women Icon Award, 2021 by Foxclues India Prime
- Indian Woman of the Year (Psychotherapist) 2021, by Khoobsurat Women Empowerment Awards.
- Indian Woman Entrepreneur Award by IWEA, 2022
- Honorary Doctorate from Magic Book of Records
- Rashtriya Ratna Samman as the best Psychotherapist and Healer by MTTV Entertainment.
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Shrestha is a dedicated & empathic being with the right blend of talent & compassion. While her heart beats for anyone who is suffering, her mind is equally proficient in helping those people in creative ways. She has been the source of inspiration for many for her excellence in the field of music and creative endeavors. She has great work ethic, possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity with a mature thinking and has a strategic approach with an elegant presence.
- Completed till 3rd year with first division and distinction in Allahabad Gharana (Classical Music) from 1999-2005 under Smt. Gopa Kanjilal.
- Learning Kheyal and Bhajan under Bishnupur Gharana since 2010 under Sri Subhrokanti Chatterjee.
- Enriching knowledge on Dhrupad since 2015 under Smt. Ranjita Mukherjee.
- Learning Keyboard since 2020 under Deepayan Maitra.
With this rich knowledge she has formed her own base and is already a famous vocalist as well as teaches music across age groups. She had been a lead singer with 2 renowned musical bands:
- Guardian of darkness (2012-2015)
- Elomelo (2016-2018).
Shrestha has also explored playing different instruments and had success with Harmonium, Tanpura, Keyboard, Ukelele and kazoo.
She is also one of the Board of Directors of Kzarvani Foundation, since 2014, which is a non-profit organization mainly focusing on the development of children from marginalized backgrounds. Their current emphasis is to provide education to children in rural areas and ensure they do not drop off due to financial crisis. She actively engages herself to support the all-round development of the underprivileged children.
- In her attempt to use music for therapeutic purpose, she has completed her Music Therapy Course from Centre of Excellence, UK.
- She is also a certified counsellor from KEW Academy, US
- She has completed her Art Therapy Certification from Virtued Academy International.
- She is also an Alternative Healing Therapy Practitioner
- She has completed her Clinical Music Therapy under Ashwaas Foundation.
- Sheis also a Mindfulness Practitioner course, certified by The Academy of Modern Applied psychology.
In this mission she has already worked with many mental health warriors & helped them heal through expressive art forms like music and drama, under the wing- Dhwani.Her association with Deestha Foundation is right from day one as she feels Mental Health needs a lot of awareness, more so, when she herself had survived the shortcomings of it.
She aims to reach out to more and more people and provide healing through various forms of art and contribute to the mission of Deestha- Heal Holistically.In her words: “Deestha Foundation is a world in itself which is all inclusive and provides healing from all aspects of life. We have just started the journey; Our world is ready and the door is open. It’s okay to ask for help !”
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