Kinjal

Kinjal Shah, MA

Counseling Psychologist

I provide consultations and therapy services for children, adolescents and adults. I have over 5 years of experience in therapy for anxiety, depression, behavioural, emotional and interpersonal issues.

About Me

I offer consultations and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, with over five years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and a range of behavioural, emotional, or interpersonal challenges. In our sessions, we can explore feelings and make sense of experiences together. This collaborative approach helps clients find practical ways to manage difficulties and build stronger connections, fostering greater ease in their lives.

Approach

Together we notice patterns, try small experiments and make sense of what feels stuck, moving at a pace that suits you. In my sessions, we blend mindful noticing, skills practice, and values-focused choices so that changes carry into daily life. For children and families, this often includes simple home-based steps and feedback between meetings. Expect clear, gentle homework and steady review, so progress stays practical. This way of working usually helps those managing anxiety, low mood or behaviour concerns and much more. Create a more meaningful and balanced life for yourself - reach out now!
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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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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  • Psychotherapy

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

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • 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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  • Corporate Workshops

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

  • Counselling

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

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents
  • All ages
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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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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  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Life Transitions

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

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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.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Learning or Developmental Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Career Issues

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

Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

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

Qualifications


Master of Arts

Masters

S.N.D.T University

Year: 2019

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor

University of Mumbai

Year: 2017

Intensive Training in Clinical Psychotherapy

Desousa Foundation and Mind Mandala

Year: 2018

Professional Training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

In-Vivo Centre for REBT

Year: 2023

Basics of Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Beck Institute

Year: 2023

Service Area


Independent Practice

In-person & Online

Mumbai, Maharashtra

India