This reminds me of the quote by Toko-pa Turner, “life isn’t only happening to us: we’re happening to life.” Counselling and I chose each other after working through experiences in life as it always made me go back to my childhood, “what did I value the most when I was a kid?” and the answer was, “wanting to stay with people and witnessing life through their window”.

Witnessing the unraveling of emotions to be seen, heard, acknowledged and valued. To hold space for one to ‘be’.

That therapy is about understanding what works for you. I invite you to reflect on the first session with the lens of how it feels to be in the same space with your therapist. I wish for each and every individual to reflect on how it would feel to work together.

I wish for them to know that seeking counselling can be a step towards themselves. In this process, please feel free to ask questions with any therapist that you wish to work with.

A relationship based on honesty, respect, warmth with a space to work on resistances, feedback and personal agency.

My greatest learning has been the commitment individuals make, when they consistently stay in therapy, to work on themselves. Therapy with individuals has revolved around reflections and self-awareness that I deeply value.

I intend on bringing my human-ness in the therapeutic relationship through inclusivity, authenticity, compassion and showing up through intentional self-work that I engage in alongside my clients.

I love to read, write, sing, dance, and go for long walks (even go for impromptu vacations!). Sometimes, I like to do nothing at all too, and that comes from the quote from Christopher Robin (movie) - “Doing nothing often leads to the very best of something”.

My therapeutic approach is very client-centred, needs-centred, and time-centred. It’s integrated and eclectic. I believe therapy is about knowing what works for the other, and how is it supporting my client in a way that feels safe and meaningful to them.

By constantly reading, doing research, by asking questions, and taking feedback to be better. It’s important for me to say that I’m learning and un-learning. It’s work in progress.