Sonali Lakhani

The desire to help others better understand themselves and their behaviors through a holistic lens led me to study Clinical Psychology. Post completing my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the UK and becoming a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage & Family Therapist in Kenya, I have worked in various settings, including, public hospitals, private practice, corporate firms, clinics, and mental health startups. A key focus of my work has been anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and trauma-related disorders for a multitude of age groups. I use the following modalities in my treatment approach: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and EMDR and provide services in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Through my experience so far, I have come to appreciate the importance of holistic practice in mental health care and paying heed to all facets of a person’s wellbeing – emotional, physical, social, and spiritual. I personally believe that gearing mental health care in this direction addresses systemic issues that in turn affect the individual.