I have experience working with POC and LGBTQ+ clients, loneliness, anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, navigating intersectionality between sexual and ethnic identities, relationship issues, stress
Originally from India, I was born and raised in Dubai, and moved to the Netherlands to pursue my master’s degree. My multicultural background has given me a unique perspective on the shared struggles we experience, particularly regarding the intersectionality of our identities. Having to navigate the world as a brown woman has given me an understanding and insights to understanding how our experiences vary based on our identities, and of how racial and gender identities play a role in our own experiences and shaping the people we are.
Humanistic psychologyRecommended for those looking for a therapy that emphasizes personal growth and self-fulfillment, focusing on becoming your best self in a positive, non-judgmental space.
Person-centered approachRecommended for those looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space where they can lead the conversation and explore their feelings at their own pace.
Trauma Informed CareRecommended for those who have experienced trauma and need a safe, supportive space to heal at their own pace.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. The focus in therapy is on you as the client. I utilizes a blend of CBT and DBT techniques, mindfulness, schema therapy, ACT, as well as humanistic and existential therapy. My goal is to guide my clients towards healing and helping them navigate life’s experiences.
Experience
- Psychologist at Therapy with Olivia, LGBTQ+ owned practice
- Training psychologist at Webster University, Leiden. 750 hours of training in internship and practicum
- Intern at HRIC Dubai
Education
- Masters in Counselling at Webster University, Leiden, Netherlands
- Masters in Clinical Psychology at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Bachelors in Psychology at Heriot-Watt University, Dubai, UAE
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