A little bit about me!

Communicating with vulnerability and listening with compassion is the best medicine to heal. 

My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through difficult life circumstances like severe stress or trauma. 

Hello, 

I'm Komal Chelani, Trauma Informed, Queer Affirmative Psychologist and Hypnotherapist from India. I help my clients through my therapeutic knowledge and skills to find a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole, and safe.

I deal with people from all walks of life. Every day I get an opportunity to hear their emotional stories, understand their patterns, navigate them to be self-aware, and support them in their healing journey. I feel this is a privilege for me. 

I am greatly interested in women and child mental health development. Being a creative soul, I try to make my sessions active and innovative. Along with the therapeutic practice, I always put effort into breaking the stigma around mental health.  

 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)

• 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 14+ years, I have grown a lot as a professional and individual. 

• 12+ years of professional experience practicing 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 of Online Education and Social Program For Veer Naris, Spouse of Serving Soldiers and Dependent Children 

• I have also undergone many professional pieces of training 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