A little bit about me!

Communicating with Vulnerability and Listening with 

Compassion is the Best Medicine to Heal. 

Hello there!
I'm Komal Chelani, a Trauma-Informed, Queer-Friendly Psychologist and Hypnotherapist from India. My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through difficult life circumstances such as severe stress or trauma.

With over 15 years in the mental health field, I’ve often heard from NRIs and Indian clients living abroad how challenging it is to find a therapist who truly understands their language, values, and cultural nuances. That’s why I specialise in offering multilingual, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and queer-friendly therapy for Indians worldwide.

Through my therapeutic knowledge and skills, I help clients develop a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships, so they can experience themselves as peaceful, whole, complete, and safe.

I work with people from all walks of life, and every day I feel privileged to hear their emotional stories, understand their patterns, and support them in their healing journey toward greater self-awareness.

I have a deep interest in women’s and children’s mental health, and being a creative soul, I try to make my sessions active, engaging, and innovative. Alongside my therapeutic practice, I remain committed to breaking the stigma around mental health and creating awareness.

 Educational Background 

• Masters in Clinical Psychology, M.S.U. Baroda, Gujarat (2010-2012)

• P.G. Diploma in Clinical & Applied Hypnosis, M.S.U. Baroda, Gujarat (2012-2013)

• Trained in Trauma Informed Therapy for Individuals, Arizona Trauma Institute (Online Training- 2023-2024)

• Applying Attachment Theory in Clinical Practice: Linda Cundy (Online Training - 2024)

• Mini Course: Misunderstanding about Grief, By Diane Poole Heller (Online Training- 2024)

• Compassionate Inquiry in Action By Gabor Matte (Ongoing Online Training- 2024)

• IFS: Internal Family System: Online Course with Dr. Frank Anderson (Ongoing Online Training - 2024)

• Trained Yog Instructor: Gujarat Yog Board (2023)

• Professional training in multiple therapy modalities and techniques

Authorisation

• Member of Indian Counsel of Hypnosis

• Member of Clinical Psychology Society of India (CPSI)

• Member of Bhartiya Counselling Psychology Association 

Experience

• Being in this mental health field for the past 15+ years, I have grown a lot as a professional and individual. 

• 13+ years of professional experience practising as a Mental Health Therapist

• I have worked with different organisations, including Schools, NGOs, Clinical and Counselling set-ups

• I am associated with Leslie Sawhny Training Centre (Collaboration with Indian Army) as a faculty member of Online Education and Social Program for Veer Naris, Spouses of Serving Soldiers and Dependent Children 

• I have also undergone many professional trainings to evolve my therapeutic skills 

• I have provided professional help to thousands of people having different mental and emotional health issues 

• I have worked with people from all age groups- children, teens, young adults, adults, and older adults. 

Disclaimer: If you need emergency or immediate support, visit the nearest emergency room, or you can refer the following helplines:

• Jeevan Astha Helpline: 1800 233 3330, 24*7 available 

• ICALL: 022-25521111 and 9152987821, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, Languages- Hindi, English 

• Fortis Stress Helpline: 91-8376804102, 24*7, over 15 languages

AASRA: 09820466726, Languages- Hindi and English