About Me

Hello, I'm Dimpy Bhardwaj. If I had to define myself in a few words, I'd say I'm a seeker—earlier I thought of spiritual guidance but later I realised, of understanding, of connection, and of the unseen parts of ourselves that long to be heard. And if I'm being honest, my exploration is still ongoing. (Yes, even after decades of working as a therapist, I wouldn't say the discovery has stopped.)

My journey began as the wife of an Indian Air Force officer. Life in the Air Force meant constant movement—new places, new people, and at times, harsh and unfamiliar environments. In the midst of these transitions, I found myself adapting, observing, and growing. I taught in Air Force Schools, embraced motherhood, and became deeply involved in the Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), supporting women in their personal and professional growth. Looking back now, I realize those moments—of listening, encouraging, and holding space—were perhaps where the spark for therapy was first lit.

But I didn't know it then.

When my husband was posted to Pune, I found myself navigating a new kind of independence. He was frequently deployed to high-security zones where families weren't allowed, and I stayed back, raising our children and adjusting to civilian life in a city where I didn't even know the language. This was a turning point. Instead of waiting for life to settle, I sought out opportunities.

I stepped into corporate training, working with companies like Infosys, Wipro, Syntel, and Dell, helping professionals develop communication and leadership skills. I loved working with groups, but something felt incomplete. The focus was on behavioural change for productivity, but what about the person underneath? Their inner world? Their struggles? I often sensed an unspoken need for deeper conversations—ones that went beyond work performance into self-worth, emotional resilience, and personal history. That quiet dissatisfaction planted the seed for what was to come.

As fate would have it, my children's emotional journeys became the catalyst for my own. Watching them navigate their inner worlds made me realize that supporting wasn't enough—I wanted to empower. I wanted to create a space where people could unburden themselves, uncover their truths, and find their way back to themselves.

This realization led me to pursue my Counselling Course at TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences), marking the transition from corporate work to the deeply personal realm of therapy. What started as a shift in career soon became something much bigger—a calling, a purpose, a deep knowing that this was the work I was meant to do.

And so, Unhide was born.

The name itself carries the essence of my journey—both my own and the ones I hold space for. It's about peeling back layers, unearthing what's been hidden, and gently bringing it into light.

Some people ask why I use my pet name, Dimpy, in my practice instead of my formal name. But to me, Dimpy and Anupama are not separate—they are both parts of my unfolding self. This journey has been one of rediscovery, and embracing Dimpy felt like a return to something deeply authentic.

Interestingly, my first love was literature—I once dreamed of becoming a writer and storyteller. In many ways, I still am. Except now, the stories I listen to and hold space for are real, raw, and deeply human. Spoken or unspoken, each one is a journey of its own, and I'm honoured to walk alongside those who choose to share theirs with me.