Ms Shaira Kohli (She/Her)
Counseling Psychologist
“As a compassionate professional, I provide a non-judgmental and safe space to navigate through life's challenges, come to a greater understanding of yourself, and learn effective personal and interpersonal skills to help you thrive. My approach is trauma informed and queer affirmative.”
About Me
Approach
I follow a collaborative approach in my practice. My approach to therapy is focused on the needs of the client, and is hence, goal-oriented. I follow an eclectic approach, which means I take from various therapeutic modalities to best fit each unique experience. I am trauma informed and queer affirmative. Further, I take upon a lens keeping in mind the context each client is coming from, as for me therapy is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’
I aim for holistic healing by focusing on emotions, thoughts, behaviors as well as their connection with the body to foster growth. For me, therapy is a journey towards self discovery, uncovering layers to identify your innate potential.
I believe providing a safe space is a therapeutic intervention in itself. I hope I can provide a space in which you feel both heard and accepted, harboring willingness and trust in the process. I also hope I am able to rid you of all apprehensions and stigma attached to therapy; which is often a major obstacle in seeking therapy to begin with. Finally, I hope to give you hope.
READ THIS IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO START THERAPY
You are brave to take this step and it will be worth it. I would like to know your own expectations from the process to understand the worldview you are coming from. It is okay to express apprehension, it is okay to ask questions, it is okay not to know what you want. The starting point of the journey is as important as the destination. So, take your time at the starting point if you need to, and once you begin, keep an open mind, and a pinch of hope!
Here is a quote I resonate with :
"Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they are never weakness."
- Brené Brown
Services
I am a mental health counsellor/psychologist based in New Delhi, India offering virtual and in-person sessions to native and international clients. I work with children, adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds.
My experience extends to working with anxiety, depression and other mood related concerns, daily stressors and challenges, relationship concerns, trauma and self-growth.
Services Offered:
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.
Learn more about Child / Adolescent TherapyCorporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounselingMindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
Learn more about MindfulnessOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online TherapyPsychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
Learn more about PsychotherapyPersonal 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
- Organisations
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.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life TransitionsAnxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about AnxietyBehaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
Learn more about Mood DisorderPersonal 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.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
Learn more about Self-EsteemStress / 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).
Learn more about Stress / Burnout
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
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Qualifications
Amity University
