Aashni

Ms Aashni Shah

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“I help clients grow their wings to healing by using a systemic lens in therapy. I value creating a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment during which each therapeutic intervention is uniquely tailored to my client's needs. Cultural sensitivity is also a priority in my practice.”

About Me

I help you unravel complex patterns, understanding how family and relationships shape your world. I create a safe, collaborative space where your unique story is heard without judgment. We'll tailor each session to your specific needs, always with cultural sensitivity in mind. This collaborative approach helps you find new ways to heal and move forward.

Approach

Healing often begins by mapping the subtle patterns that thread through relationships, body sensations and daily routines—then testing small, practical shifts together in session. In Nairobi or online, in English or Gujarati, sessions are paced and collaborative, with room for silence, sketching, brief mindfulness and grounded reflection between meetings. We track what changes, use creative experiments and relational reframing to interrupt stuck cycles, and I offer gentle, doable practices that fit your life. People facing grief, trauma, relationship strain or burnout often find this steady, practical way helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Systemic Family Therapy Association - Kenya

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

USIU-AFRICA

Year: 2023

Service Areas

Virtual Therapy

In-person & Online

Westlands

Nairobi, Central

Kenya

Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya