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I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD)from California Southern University. I have keen interest in development of self-esteem and pursuit of meaningfulness in life. I am passionate towards the goal to advance the practice of psychology to improve lives and benefit society.

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​My first Postgraduate Degree in Clinical Psychology (MA) from Delhi University, India was concluded in 1997. Thereafter I put the knowledge and skills to work extensively with children, adolescents, adults, elderly, and families. In 2003, I studied School Counselling (MS) in USA which advanced and enriched my passion for supporting children and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.

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In recent few years, I have been practicing as a Psychologist and Counsellor in private practice in Hongkong and also helping online clients worldwide . In addition to my above education and experience, in 2021 I graduated from Hongkong University in integrated Behaviour Health (MSoSc). Moreover, I pride myself with the following recent evidential training: TF-CBT(APT), advanced EMDR, and advanced Schema Therapy. Additionally, I am a dedicated Motivational Interview (MI) practitioner with ongoing supervision and accreditation in primary health care and mental health.

My areas of evidential based trainings and specializaion lies in helping clients with:

1. Anxiety and Trauma
2. Depression

3. Interpersonal Relationships
4. All issues pertaining to children and adolescents’ mental health
5. ADHD : Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder
6. Personality Disorders – Emotional Types: Borderline, Antisocial , Narcissistic and Histrionic, Anxious Types: Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive Compulsive personality Disorder ( OCPD), Suspicious: Paranoid, Schizoid.
7. Self-harm/self -injury, suicide ideation/suicidality, Anger, Stress, PTSD, Phobias, Eating disorders
8. Grief and Loss
9. Supporting elderly- loneliness, depression, interpersonal adjustment
10. All School Related Issues- bullying, self-esteem, educational achievement, interpersonal relationships.

 

I am very fortunate to have lived, studied, and worked in India, USA, Shanghai, and Hongkong. I am humbled with this experience which has tremendously helped me to sharpen my multicultural counselling skills. My nationality is Indian, and I have been living in Hongkong for the last 9 years with my family. Besides speaking Hindi and English, I also understand Punjabi.

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My other passions lie in supporting the following causes: helping stray dogs, and rehabilitation of street children and homeless people. I actively participate in voluntary work in Hongkong and India. I support 2 pro-bono clients at a time and offers fee discount to clients with low salaries.

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My strength lies in integration of therapies as per my client’s needs. Among many therapies, I commonly refer to:

                                                     

• Positive Psychology                                                                   Client Centered humanistic

• Integrated Body-Mind-Spirit                                                    Existential Therapy

• EMDR                                                                                            Motivational Therapy

• Schema Therapy                                                                       CBT

• Behaviour Therapy                                                                    Solution Focused Therapy

• Family Therapy                                                                           Mentalization