About Me
Professional Background and Credentials

I hold an MSc in Existential Psychotherapy Studies, a Certificate in Counselling, and I serve as a visiting lecturer and research supervisor for Existential psychotherapy students. My academic and professional journey also includes extensive experience in higher education in Afghanistan, where I worked closely with individuals and communities facing complex, high-stress situations. I’m a member of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies(ESTSS), which keeps my practice connected to the latest research and best practices in trauma care.

My Approach

My work integrates trauma-informed care with existential philosophy to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space for exploration and growth. I often work with individuals such as intercultural individuals, transracial adoptees, humanitarian professionals, and parents of neuro-divergent children, but my practice is open to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. In our sessions—whether individual, group, or workshop-based—you’ll find support tailored to your needs, grounded in my commitment to resilience-building and meaningful exploration.

A Global Perspective

Having lived and worked in nine countries across five continents, I bring cultural and linguistic versatility to my practice. I am fluent in English, German, French, Urdu, and Hindi, allowing me to bridge divides and offer culturally aware support to those navigating intercultural landscapes.

My Mission

In our work together, I aim to create a safe, insightful space where you can explore your values, identity, and the challenges you face. My goal is to support you in building lasting resilience and self-awareness, so you can live a life aligned with your authentic self and values.

Interests:

Family Dynamics and Identity in Adoption: Investigating kinship, racism, and cultural dynamics in the context of adoption, with an emphasis on transracial adoptee experiences.

Cultural Psychiatry: Exploring cultural influences on mental health conditions, such as anxiety and boarding school syndrome, through the lens of personal lived experiences.

Multicultural Identity: Examining the psychological dimensions of multilingual, multicultural, and multi-religious upbringing in culturally diverse settings.

Complex Trauma: Assessing the long-term mental health consequences of childhood neglect, religious abuse, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) from a personal and reflective perspective.

Racism and Micro-aggressions: Critically examining the psychological impacts of racism and micro-aggressions, employing a self-reflective, auto-ethnographic approach.

Humanitarian Work and Resilience: Evaluating the mental well-being and resilience of individuals, particularly adult children of humanitarian workers, within hazardous environments.

Publications and Conference Papers:

Identity and the Need to Belong: Understanding Identity Formation and Place in the Lives of Global Nomads(Illness Crisis & Loss, 2008, 16(2):137-151, DOI:10.2190/IL.16.2.d)
Subverting Identity: An Auto-ethnographic Critical Analysis of Contemporary Politics of Culture and Belonging as a Transracial Adoptee (Chapter /Publication pending, 2025)

Conference Paper:
Autoethnographic Reflections on Racial Identity: Transracial Adoption, Cosmopolitanism, and Hybridity - Presented at RAI Conference 2024. This paper explores the transracial adoptee's journey through the lens of auto-ethnography, focusing on culture, race, and racism. Employing reflective writing and self-directed interviews, it navigates the formation of a cohesive self-identity amid competing cultural influences, enriching our understanding of human development within a cosmopolitan framework.