I am a COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland) qualified counsellor and queer-affirmative psychotherapist from India. Through the course of gaining my Masters degree, Counselling Diploma certification and fully accredited professional qualification in counselling and psychotherapy, and further educational pursuits, I had the privilege of working in multiple settings in both public and private sectors across the globe. I have worked with a diverse range of clients including children, adolescents, adults, and elders, exploring varied emotional complexities, distress, and psychological vulnerabilities through psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and psychodiagnostic testing.
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I am also an award-winning qualitative researcher, autoethnographer, workshop and group facilitator, panelist, and conference speaker in India, USA, Scotland, and England. My research is mainly around therapist training, processes in therapy, supervision, sex + disability, culture, trauma, and lived experience.
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As an ethical, reflective, and dedicated practitioner, I firmly believe that therapy should be a safe and supportive space, and am passionate about integrating warmth, compassion, and authenticity into the therapeutic relationships I foster. I aim to provide an empathetic, non-judgmental, and holistic space for my clients, embracing transparency, openness, and vulnerability, welcoming clients from all walks of life.
Pronouns: She / her / hers
My Background
EDUCATION
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​Master of Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue)
(Includes a COSCA-Validated Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling)
University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
​Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours)
Christ University, Bengaluru, India
Certificate Course in Queer Affirmative
Counselling Practice
Mariwala Health Initiative, Mumbai (2021)
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
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American Psychological Association
International Member (#0299-4451)
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Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
Student Member
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Counsellor Council of India
Life Member (CRN: 444199)
Membership ID (#6189)
EXPERIENCE
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Consulting Psychotherapist
Team WeListen, Accountables
(Sep 2019 - Feb 2020) - New Delhi, India
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Staff Counsellor
National Health Service (NHS) Lothian Occupational Health and Safety Services (Feb 2019 - Jul 2019) - Edinburgh, UK
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Adolescent and Youth Counsellor
The Junction - Young People, Health and Well-being
(Nov 2018 - May 2019) - Edinburgh, UK​
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Counselling Psychotherapist
Hope Park Counselling Centre
(Jan 2018 - Mar 2019) - Edinburgh, UK
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Trainee Counselling-Clinical Psychologist
Psymed Hospital (April 2016) - Chennai, India
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Trainee Onco-Psychologist and Counsellor
DEAN Foundation (April - May 2015)​ - Chennai, India