Get to know Shaheen.

City & Background

Shaheen Khan (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Bengaluru who practices online.

They're 29 years old and have been practicing since over 3 years.

English, Hindi, and Urdu are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 3,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.Phil in Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Practice) , Tata Institute of Social Sciences , Mumbai (2019-2021),M. A in Applied Psychology with Specialisation in Clinical Psychology, (2017-19),B.A Honors in Psychology, (2014-17), I.P College for Women, University of Delhi, 77.5% (First Divison).

Additional qualifications: Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice, MHI Certificate Course-June- July 2021 Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual, Arizona Trauma Institute- June 2022 Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identities: University of Colorado | June 2020.

Why they became a therapist.

"What began as an additional subject in the 11th standard blossomed into a lifelong passion. Even after a decade in this field, I am still in awe of how much this field continues to teach me about the human mind and personality development. I chose this profession because I have witnessed firsthand the difference therapy makes-both as a practitioner and as someone who's sat in the client's chair. Having experienced therapy myself, I …"

What they'd like a client's first session to be like.

"In our first session, I want you to feel comfortable just being yourself-no need to worry about "saying the right things." I'll bring curiosity and thoughtful questions about your experiences, making it easy to open up at your own pace. Therapy is a process based work and our first session will help us to understand your current concerns. We'll explore what's currently challenging you and how it's affecting your daily …"

How they make their practice a safe and affirmative space for queer and trans* folx.

"My Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice (QACP) training with MHI has helped me to become more informed, unlearn biases, and recognize my own privileges. In sessions, I remain mindful of language and questioning normative assumptions. I prioritize naming and validating clients' experiences of systemic oppression and highlighting how these are normal responses to discriminatory environments. We also acknowledge the daily challenges of …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults navigating various life challenges including management of symptoms of anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, grief, burnout, social anxiety, chronic illness, and issues related to self-esteem and body image. I also work with people to navigate overwhelming emotions due to major or sudden life changes. I specialise in working with complex and attachment trauma. I have supported many women …"

A Quote Shaheen Resonates With.

"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, 'Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner'. I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds ~ Carl R. Rogers, A Way of Being"