Smriti Khurana

Who I am & Who I work withI’m a counselling psychologist and psychotherapist with over five years of experience across schools, colleges, and private practice as psychotherapist. I work with children, pre-teens, teenagers, parents, queer and trans individuals, college students, young adults, working professionals, and fellow psychologists.Parents often reach out when they notice their child struggling emotionally, behaviourally, or socially and are looking for a space that feels safe and developmentally sensitive. Young adults and adults often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel aligned. I support clients across age groups with concerns such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, emotional regulation, stress and anger, procrastination, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence, relationship and attachment challenges, sexuality, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, and moments of crisis.My Therapeutic approach & Core philosophyMy approach is person-centered and non-directive, grounded in the belief that people (an adult or a child) thrive when they feel safe, understood, and respected. Drawing from humanistic and existential traditions, I view therapy as a space to explore emotions, meaning, choice, and identity at a pace that honours each individual’s developmental stage and lived experience.I work through a trauma-informed and intersectional lens, with close attention to safety, consent, emotional regulation, and the impact of early experiences on behaviour and relationships. I am queer-affirmative and committed to creating an inclusive, non-judgmental space and affirming space for my queer and trans clients. When working with children and adolescents, I collaborate closely with parents while prioritising the child’s emotional world and need for trust.In sessions, I bring warmth, presence, and curiosity, allowing therapy to feel relational and collaborative rather than corrective or pathologising.My background, training & what shapes my workI hold an M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology and have worked as a school counsellor, college counsellor, and psychotherapist. My work includes individual therapy, designing and facilitating social-emotional learning programmes, parenting consultations, teacher trainings, and institutional wellbeing initiatives.My training spans queer-affirmative counselling, trauma-informed care, restorative practices, positive parenting, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and POSH training. I engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing learning, guided by the belief that therapy is a continually evolving practice.Alongside professional training, my own experiences with anxiety brings a more natural sensitivity and understanding to how vulnerable it can feel to ask for support for yourself or your child.An InvitationI currently offer online therapy. If you are an individual looking for a calm, affirming space to explore your inner world, or you’re a parent seeking thoughtful support for your child, you’re welcome to reach out. Therapy can be a place to slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with what feels meaningful. I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.