About the practitioner

Hi, I’m Sucharita (Rita).

I specialise in supporting professionals and young adults who are navigating stress, burnout, or complex life transitions.

My aim is to help you understand how your mind is working, gently shift patterns that no longer serve you, and support you to live in a way that feels more aligned, self-directed and true to who you are.

My background in education, mentoring, leadership, and presence work has shaped a therapeutic style that is structured yet flexible, evidence-informed yet deeply human.

Sucharita Patra - psychotherapist and hypnotherapist

My Approach: Therapy Informed by Real-World Experience

My therapy practice is the natural evolution of a lifelong career dedicated to understanding how people learn, adapt, and grow. Because I started my clinical chapter after years of working in education, corporate leadership, and mindfulness, I don't just view your challenges through a clinical lens ̶ I understand them in the context of the real, demanding world you live in.

Here is how my diverse background shapes the way we will work together.

Navigating Modern Burnout and Career Crossroads

Having held leadership roles and completed advanced leadership development programs, I have a firsthand understanding of executive stress. I support professionals who feel stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed by the complexities of modern work.

Managing Information Overload and AI Anxiety

Alongside therapy, my work as a learning solutions architect involves designing complex programs and working closely with artificial intelligence (AI). I acutely understand how constant connectivity, comparison, and the rapid pace of change impact mental health. I bring a very grounded, practical awareness to helping you navigate modern cognitive pressure.

Guiding Complex Life Transitions

For over a decade, I taught and mentored young adults at TAFE, helping them navigate study, work, and identity shifts. This chapter taught me how to explain complex ideas simply and fostered my deep respect for each person’s unique story and strengths.

Cultivating Deep, Non-Judgemental Calm

My clinical work is supported by my training as a Teacher of Presence through Eckhart Tolle’s School of Awakening. This advanced training allows me to hold space steadily and without judgement, helping you stay grounded in the present moment even when we are working through difficult thoughts or emotions.

My Clinical Training

When we work together, I blend the real-world empathy described above with structured, evidence-informed clinical methods. I hold a Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy from the Institute of Applied Psychology and am a graduate member of the Australian Hypnotherapists’ Association (Member ID 2023062).

Contact Me

If you’re unsure whether my approach is right for you, you can take your time exploring the other pages on this site to get a clearer sense of my work.

If questions come up, you can share your details in the contact form and I’ll be in touch.

When you feel ready, you’re welcome to book an initial session so we can start working together on the changes you’d like to make.