Hello, I’m Rupa, and welcome to Tulsi Counselling and Psychotherapy. Many clients I see are struggling with changes in their lives. Whether within the family, at work, losing someone, illness, relationships, etc. The effects can be overwhelming both emotionally and physically. Anxiety, depression, fatigue, disrupted sleep patterns are just some of the effects of prolonged stress. Many South Asian clients are determined not to mirror the wounds of the past, and yet understandably unwilling to cut themselves off entirely from their family of origin. They share how their childhood experiences and parental dynamics have negatively impacted them in adulthood. Culturally this has repercussions I believe need to be understood from a non-Western lens, and whether there exists other ways of retaining an appropriate connection should this be desired. We explore how “silencing” the trauma had become a habitual pattern. Shame and guilt are just some of the emotions experienced when attempting to create a safe distance in boundry setting. We explore healthier ways of relating to oneself and others, promoting a sense of emotional stability for future challenges. For in-person sessions, my practice is based in North Finchley, London UK. I also offer online and telephone sessions. I offer a complimentary introductory call to see if I would be a good match for your therapeutic needs. Feel free to get in touch: www.tulsicounselling.com [email protected] Tel: 07533 658894 Fees: £80.00 (reduced rates considered depending on individual circumstances).