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.
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.
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
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