About Me

I embarked on the journey of training as a mental health professional with a clear focus– to help individuals who are experiencing emotional distress. Through an integrative style of working, I aspire to help individuals alleviate their emotional distress, build resilience and navigate their lives more fulfillingly.

Obtaining my BSc in Psychology (Honours) from University College London, UK followed by a Doctorate (DPsych) in Counselling Psychology from Regent’s University London, UK, I am a qualified and licensed psychologist. I am registered with The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), UK and I am a member of the British Psychological Society, (BPS), UK.

To date, I have worked in a range of settings including the National Health Service (NHS), hospitals, NGO services, secondary schools and high schools, university counselling services and private clinics. I have experience of working across the age range, with the majority of my work focused on the youth and young adult population.

My experience of living in Belgium, UK and India has fuelled my interest in research on migration. With a focus on individuals moving across cultures in an era when online social networking is prevalent, I hold a special interest in the areas of acculturation, transition and the psychological impact of social media.

My extensive work in multicultural settings has enabled me to work closely with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds who present with difficulties related to cross-cultural differences.

In addition to these areas, my expertise lie in working with issues related to:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Trauma
• Relationship conflict
• Stress
• Identity
• Self-esteem
• Adjustment issues
• Cultural conflict
• Bereavement
• Work-related stress

The approaches I draw upon in my clinical practice include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Person-centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. With over 10 years of training and clinical experience,
I continue to update my knowledge and skill set of these evidence-based approaches.

Just like every individual is unique, I believe that an individual’s experience of emotional distress is also subjectively unique. Therefore, I adopt an integrative approach to therapy, in which I draw upon therapeutic skills and techniques from different therapeutic modalities, catering to the client’s specific needs. I aim to provide a non-judgmental and confidential space, and to make my clients feel safe and heard during the therapeutic process.

I am currently based in Mumbai, and I offer therapy in person as well as online.