In this episode of The Therapy Room, Smitha sits down with Deepti Chandy, Chief Operating Officer at Anna Chandy & Associates and a trained Transactional Analysis (TA) therapist to explore how our childhood experiences continue to shape our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships in adulthood.
Deepti explains how TA gives us a clear, relatable way to understand internal narratives, sometimes created through messages like “Be strong” or “Don’t be vulnerable” and how to counter the persistent feeling of “I’m not enough”.
Here's a heart-to-heart conversation grounded in practical tools and deeply relatable experiences.
About The Therapy Room
The Therapy Room is a segment where our host Smitha Murthy talks to mental health professionals for insights on life's challenges, which range from managing everyday stressors to chronic anxiety. Tune in as we explore topics around mental health issues, emotional wellbeing, and techniques to help you heal.
We talk about
- What transactional analysis is and why it's a powerful framework for personal growth
- How the Parent, Adult, and Child ego states influence how we think, feel, and respond
- The most common childhood messages people carry, like "be perfect" or "don’t show emotion"
- How these messages show up in our adult relationships and workplaces
- Practical tools to reframe self-criticism, manage emotional triggers, and start shifting long-held patterns
- Tools and helpful strategies Deepti shares, which include recording voice notes when angry to process emotions before reacting, using simple “I” statements to express needs without blame, naming your inner critic, and more
Deepti's bio
Deepti Chandy is the COO and chief therapist at Anna Chandy & Associates, a counseling firm based in Bangalore. Her journey into mental health began through her own experience with Transactional Analysis therapy during a challenging period in her late teens and early adulthood. With an Advanced Counselling certification from a prestigious collaborative program between the Link Centre UK and Anna Chandy, Deepti specializes in supporting young adults and professionals navigating identity, relationships, and personal development.
Beyond her professional roles, she maintains an active interest in fashion and fitness, embodying a holistic approach to well-being that encompasses both personal and professional growth.
Connect with Deepti
Visit Anna Chandy & Associates | Instagram
QOTD
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Credits
- Smitha Murthy, host and episode planner.
- Ravi Kumar, sound designer and editor.
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*Disclaimer – The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling.
