Dr. Tanay Shastri’s practice is neuroaffirming, recognising neurodivergence as a difference in how people experience and navigate the world, rather than something to be corrected. He is also trauma-informed, respecting each person’s boundaries, readiness and pace. With their consent, he collaborates with therapists to ensure psychiatric care remains connected to the person’s wider therapeutic journey. Having trained at a trust-run hospital in Mumbai, Tanay has seen how medication costs, stigma and concerns about side effects shape people’s decisions about psychiatric care. He makes space for these concerns without judgement, helping people understand their options and make informed choices.