Hajra Kalam
Psychologist
I offer therapy to expats, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients. I support emotional regulation, burnout, overwhelm, numbness and recurring patterns- often in intercultural & identity contexts. My approach adapts to your pace.
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About me
I am a qualified CBT and DBT therapist, which means I often work with individuals who feel numb, lonely, overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. Whether these experiences are rooted in past trauma, displacement, addiction or stress- my role is not to judge but to work alongside you. Together we will support your mental health in a way that feels safe, collaborative and tailored to you.
I work primarily with expat, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQIA+ clients. As someone who is part of these communities myself, I understand the complexity of living between cultures, navigating multiple identities and searching for a sense of home in unfamiliar places. This lived experience informs my commitment to offering empathetic and competent care.
Our work together will be trauma-informed, body-aware and integrative. I adapt to your needs rather than expecting you to fit into rigid frameworks or societal expectations. I aim to create a compassionate space grounded in trust where you feel able to show up fully as yourself.
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Approach
My approach is warm, compassionate, and filled with curiosity for your story. I aim to create a space which feels flexible and accessible for people navigating life transitions, emotional pain or cultural disconnection. Building trust and working collaboratively is something I place a lot of importance on in our sessions. Therapy is a process where you should feel trust and safety to fully understand yourself.
I'll meet you where you are. Together we will explore what may be keeping you stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected- and gently work towards meaningful change.
I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. I tailor our work to what you need most while guiding you and keeping you informed throughout the process. This may include processing past experiences, understanding recurring patterns, developing emotional regulation skills and reconnecting with parts of yourself that have felt silenced or lost.
Clients often describe therapy with me as non-judgmental, affirming, and gently challenging. I work with adults from all walks of life, with a particular focus on LGBTQIA+ clients, expats, and those from conservative or bicultural backgrounds.
Experience
Awareness staff member at RSO, Berlin
PsyCare team member at Whole Festival, Berlin
Addiction Psychologist at Changes GGZ, Netherlands
Academic Tutor & Mentor at Erasmus University Rotterdam Department of Psychology, Netherlands
Psychologist at Caring Minds Institute of Mental Health, India
Psychological Support Worker at SLV Global, Sri Lanka
Psychological Support Worker at Mulvany House Old Age Home, India
Education
MSc in Clinical Psychology, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
BSc in Psychology, University of Kent, UK
Level 2 CBT Essentials Certification, Association for Psychological Therapies, UK
Level 2 DBT Skills Certification, by Marsha Linehan (founder of DBT)
Didactic Skills Training Certification, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
Services
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