Publications
Has My Upbringing Shaped Who I am Today?
Published June 2026 | Counselling Directory
Our early relationships can shape how we see ourselves, connect with others, and navigate the world. Attachment theory suggests that the bonds we form with our caregivers in childhood influence our self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and relationship patterns in adulthood. While these early experiences can leave lasting impressions, they do not define your future.
Full article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/has-my-upbringing-shaped-who-i-am-today
How Therapy Can Support Healthier Romantic Relationships
Published October 2025 | Counselling Directory
Healthy relationships require more than love—they also need understanding, communication, and self-awareness. While challenges and conflict are a natural part of any relationship, individual therapy can help you better understand your emotions, communication style, attachment patterns, and relationship dynamics. By developing healthier ways of responding, managing conflict, and expressing your needs, you can create stronger, more fulfilling connections with your partner, even if they are not attending therapy themselves.
Full article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/how-therapy-can-support-healthier-romantic-relationships
The Body Matters Too: Mind-body Connection
Published January 2024 | Counselling Directory
Our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations are deeply connected. Stress, anxiety, and other emotions are often experienced not only in the mind but also through the body, with symptoms such as muscle tension, a racing heart, or a "knot" in the stomach. Therapy that recognises the mind-body connection can help you become more aware of these signals, regulate your nervous system, and develop healthier ways of responding to stress. By working with both the mind and the body, you can build greater emotional balance, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
Full article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/the-body-matters-too-mind-body-connection
6 Psychological Needs: Why We Might Not Be Getting Our Needs Met
Published January 2022 | Counselling Directory
We all have fundamental emotional and psychological needs. When these needs go unmet, we may find ourselves seeking fulfilment in unhealthy relationships, behaviours, or patterns that leave us feeling dissatisfied. Therapy can help you identify which needs may be overlooked, understand how past experiences have shaped them, and find healthier, more balanced ways to meet them, leading to greater emotional wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships.
Full article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/6-psychological-needs-why-we-might-not-be-getting-out-needs-met
De-stigmatising Therapy In Indian Communities
Published Summer Issue 2021 | UKCP
I work with clients from a range of cultural backgrounds, supporting them with challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and identity concerns. As someone of Indian heritage, I understand the importance of culturally sensitive therapy and aim to provide a warm, inclusive space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.
Full article: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/news/de-stigmatising-therapy-in-indian-communities/
Persona vs Shadow: The Hidden Side To Us
Published March 2017 | Counselling Directory
We all have different sides to ourselves. The version we show the world. What Carl Jung called the persona helps us navigate life, but it can also hide parts of who we truly are. These hidden aspects, known as the shadow, may include emotions, strengths, or vulnerabilities we've learned to suppress. When left unexplored, they can influence our thoughts, relationships, and behaviours in ways we don't fully understand.
Full article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/persona-vs-shadow-the-hidden-side-to-us
