Why Culturally Sensitive Therapy Matters
Growing up in a culture rich with family, tradition, and community can bring comfort, identity, and pride. At the same time, many people carry silent struggles especially when their personal experiences, emotions, or choices don’t seem to fit neatly into what is expected of them.
As a British-Indian woman and therapist, I understand the complex tensions that can arise when you’re trying to honour your culture while also navigating your own emotional world. For many people in South Asian and other ethnic communities, therapy has long been misunderstood or seen as something “not for us”, but seeking support is not a sign of weakness or rebellion - it’s an act of care, of self-respect, and of healing.
In my practice, I create a safe, confidential space where nothing needs to be hidden. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, relationship tensions, or the weight of expectations, you are welcome exactly as you are.
You don’t have to explain your culture to me.
You don’t have to justify your values or family commitments.
You can simply begin where you are with whatever feels heavy, confusing, or painful.
I draw on Transactional Analysis (TA) and Imago Relationship Therapy to support both individuals and couples. These approaches help us understand not just what we’re feeling, but where those feelings come from, what beliefs we’ve internalised, what roles we play in relationships, and how early life messages may still be shaping how we cope and connect.
Some clients come to me feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that are hard to name. Others are in relationships where communication has broken down, or where cultural expectations feel difficult to talk about.
Therapy offers a chance to pause, reflect, and be heard without fear of judgment or shame.
What makes culturally sensitive therapy different is that it holds space for both: your emotional experience and your cultural identity. You won’t be asked to let go of your values. Instead, we explore how to live more peacefully within them - finding strength, understanding, and inner clarity along the way.
This work isn’t about changing who you are it’s about reconnecting with the parts of you that have been silenced or overlooked.
Sometimes that means grieving.
Sometimes it means finding words for things you’ve carried quietly for years.
Sometimes it means simply being met with compassion.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about whether therapy is for you, I want you to know: you deserve to feel supported. You deserve to have a space that understands your world and respects it.
Healing looks different for everyone but it always begins with being seen, heard, and accepted.