Farheen

Ms Farheen Sha

Wellness Counselor

“A Wellness and LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Counsellor with 4+ years of experience. I am culturally responsive with expertise in assisting clients dealing with issues like stress management, anxiety, emotion regulation, relationship management, adjustment issues, grief and loss. I offer sessions in English, Hindi & Konkani.”

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About Me

I create a culturally responsive space to explore challenges like stress, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. As an LGBTQIA+ affirmative counsellor, I understand the importance of feeling truly seen and supported. We can work together to navigate complex emotions and adjustments, helping you find your balance. My aim is for you to leave sessions with a clearer understanding and practical ways forward.

Approach

Sessions focus on what matters to you, using steady questions and gentle pacing to uncover small, practical shifts. Available in Borda, Goa and online, sessions in English or Hindi/Urdu adapt to your rhythm and everyday life. We mix brief mindfulness, clear psychoeducation and collaborative problem-solving, and I often suggest short experiments between meetings so you can test what helps. People navigating transitions, relationship tensions or persistent anxiety tend to find this grounded, practical approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • 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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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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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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Wellness Counselor

    A counselor focused on overall well-being, helping clients build sustainable mental, emotional, and lifestyle habits.

Credentials

Registrations

Goa University

Qualifications

Nirmala Institute of Education, Altinho -Panaji

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Service Areas

Connections Counselling Services

In-person & Online

Borda, Goa

India

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Borda, India