About Me

About Me

About My Practice

My therapy approach has always been to help people help themselves. I believe every individual is capable of creating the life they envision, and my role is to support them through the difficulties that may arise along the way.

I qualified as a psychologist in 2012 after completing my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai, India. Over the course of my professional journey, I have undertaken advanced training in different therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I am licensed with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Government of Dubai, UAE.

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My Professional Journey

I began my early career in Mumbai, India, working in different mental health settings. During this period, I worked with individuals experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, clinical depression, bipolar disorder, and substance addiction, with a focus on diagnosis and rehabilitation.
My professional experience in the UAE has included working with adolescents and adults experiencing different mental health and emotional concerns. I have also worked with couples experiencing relationship difficulties and with children requiring developmental and psychoeducational assessment.
These experiences across different clinical settings and age groups have helped me develop a broader understanding of the different factors that can influence an individual’s emotional and psychological wellbeing.

My Therapeutic Approach

I am passionate about my work and follow a recovery-oriented approach to psychological care. My focus is not only on understanding the difficulties an individual is experiencing, but also on supporting them in identifying healthier ways to cope and move forward.
I believe that every individual has a unique history, personality, set of experiences, and circumstances. For this reason, my approach is adapted according to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.
Therapy can provide an opportunity to explore experiences that may be affecting the present, understand established patterns, and develop greater awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

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Professional Training

My professional training includes:

  • Master’s in Clinical Psychology – S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai, India
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – Beck Institute
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Behaviour Tech
  • Hypnotherapy – California Hypnosis Institute
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

I am also licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Government of Dubai, UAE.

Experience Across Different People and Cultures

My professional experience in both India and the UAE has given me the opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds and life circumstances.
This multicultural experience has helped me understand individual differences and the ways in which personal, family, social, and cultural factors can influence a person’s experiences and emotional wellbeing.
I therefore aim to adapt my therapeutic approach to each individual’s circumstances, needs, and goals while creating a space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported.

Supporting Each Individual's Journey

My role as a psychologist is to support individuals through their difficulties while helping them develop a better understanding of themselves and their experiences.
I believe meaningful therapeutic work begins with understanding the individual as a whole. By combining professional experience, therapeutic training, and an individualized approach, I aim to create a supportive environment where clients can work towards meaningful and sustainable change.

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