Kajal

Ms Kajal Makwana

Counseling Psychologist

“Founder of "The Giraffe Space" - www.thegiraffespace.com, Founder member of Volunteer for India (NGO) Counseling Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Queer Affirmative Therapist, Integral Somatic Practitioner, Trauma-informed therapist, kinky-aware therapist, anti-caste, corporate trainer, wellness coach & Graphologist.”

About Me

I offer a queer-affirmative and trauma-informed space for individuals seeking support. As an Integral Somatic Practitioner, I help you connect with your body's wisdom to process challenging experiences. We can explore a range of concerns, including kinky-aware and anti-caste perspectives. My aim is to create a safe, understanding environment where your unique identity is truly seen. This fosters genuine healing and growth.

Approach

I pace sessions to your rhythm, pairing gentle body awareness with focused reflection and small, practical experiments that continue between meetings. I work with English and Hindi/Urdu speakers, meeting in Mumbai or online so therapy fits your life. Sessions blend somatic tracking, targeted psychometric checks and conversational problem-solving, naming how caste, kink and queer realities shape patterns and choices. Those seeking steadiness through trauma, identity questions, relationship shifts or career and burnout challenges often find this approach grounding.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Community Programme

    Group-based mental health initiatives offered within the community, such as workshops, support groups, or outreach services.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • 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.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • 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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  • Risk Management

    Assessment and planning to identify and reduce the risk of harm to oneself or others, often part of crisis intervention or ongoing care.

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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Works With:

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

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Career Issues

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

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • 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 Counseling

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

  • LGBTQI+ Support

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

  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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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:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

SNDT University

Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

Maniben Nanavati Women's College

Service Areas

The Giraffe Space - truly your space

In-person & Online

Mumbai, Maharashtra

India