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Nara
The practice name 'Nara' means 'nervous system' in my mother tongue. It reflects neuro-safety and companionship. Therapy here is centred on recovery — recognising the strengths you already carry and supporting you as you grow your resilience.
Nara Centred Therapy is built on the belief that healing begins with relationship — one that honours both the story you carry and the self that is still unfolding. The work integrates neuroscience and evidence-based approaches with a steady, attuned presence. The emphasis is on understanding the whole person, not just the problem.
Philosophy
I believe every story is valid, and everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life. My aim is to help people recognise their strengths, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, so they can navigate challenges with resilience and confidence.
My own journey informs my approach. Growing up in Bangalore, India, studying in the UK, teaching adolescents across Asia, and moving to Australia in 2019 exposed me to diverse cultures, identities, and ways of living. Navigating life transitions, fertility struggles, and building a family in a new country has deepened my understanding of the complexities of identity, belonging, and connection. I also understand the demands of fast-paced professional life and the toll it can take on relationships, wellbeing, and self-worth. These experiences shape the way I walk alongside clients — empathically, practically, and with an awareness of the courage it takes to change.
Why Work With Me
I work in a direct, steady way that helps clients make sense of their inner world without overwhelm or pressure. My focus is on building clarity, strengthening emotional regulation, and supporting people to make decisions that align with their values rather than their stress responses.
I am particularly interested in how our nervous system and biology shape our responses to stress and strong emotions. Understanding what is happening in the body and brain can help make sense of behaviours and feelings that might otherwise feel confusing or overwhelming. This perspective allows clients to approach challenges with curiosity and self-compassion, rather than judgement.
I work with complexity without turning it into pathology. People come with layered histories, demanding roles, and conflicting responsibilities; I hold these realities without minimising or dramatising them. Sessions stay practical and grounded, with attention on what actually shifts patterns rather than what sounds good in theory.
My background across multiple countries and professions means I understand transitions, disconnection, ambition, and the strain that comes from trying to hold everything together. This informs a therapeutic style that is steady, attuned, and able to work with both high-intensity experiences and quiet, long-standing challenges.
Areas of Expertise
I have a special interest in a range of issues, some through personal lived experience, others through being beside family and friends as they have lived them.
Anxiety, Burnout, Conflict Resolution, Coping with Disability, Couples Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), General Counselling, Grief and Loss, Identity Challenges, Infertility, LGBTI Issues, Life Transitions, Mental Health, Neuropsychology, Parenting, Personal Development, Long-Term Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress, Trauma, Women’s Issues, Workplace Challenges.
Boundaries & Confidentiality
Your sessions are a protected space — held with care and respect. I maintain clear professional boundaries so you can explore openly, knowing that your stories and experiences remain confidential. We work together to create a grounded, intentional container where your wellbeing is always prioritised.
Oh, and...
Qualification: Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Certifications: Provide First Aid HLTAID011, Suicide Prevention Training
Professional Memberships:
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) - 32170
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) - 26278
Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada
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