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Tulika Sahai

Tulika Sahai

I am a Trauma focussed therapist specialising in a wide range of techniques to reduce symptoms of mental discomfort. In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then reignited by an encounter with another human being – Albert Schweitzer said this and it couldn’t be truer. We often feel that we should ignore our feelings, or hide them under the carpet because we have been told that showing emotions is sign of weakness. I am here to dispel the myth that mental health should be ignored – It’s ok to not be ok. I work on the principles of HOPE – giving you the strength to choose Hope over Fear.

I have experience working with a variety of clients and issues: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and couples counseling. I am highly trained in CBT, SFBT, EFT, and Hypnotherapy. The most common thing clients say about their sessions with me is that they ‘finally feel understood and listened to’. I pride myself on providing a judgment-free environment.

My greatest achievement as a therapist is the quality of the relationship I am able to create with my clients. I am fortunate to have seen my clients grow through their problems and come out stronger. My strengths as a therapist are experience and genuine care for my clients’ wellbeing. Because if you don’t feel better then I haven’t done my job.

Please email me at tulika.sahai@gmail.com.

Profession

Psychotherapist

Specialities

  • GENERAL RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES (FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS)

  • TRAUMA AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

  • PERSONAL GROWTH AND SELF-ESTEEM

  • ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE

  • GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH

  • GRIEF AND LOSS

  • RACE AND ETHNICITY

Finances

$$

Training

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy

What kinds of treatment or therapy do you provide?

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Therapy
  • Couple Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Schema Therapy

What language can you conduct the session in?

English, Hindi, Italian

What is the greatest reward in being a counsellor for the queer community?

To give them a space they can truly be who they are and feel heard for the first time!

What is the greatest challenge in being a counsellor for the queer community?

The misconception that a non queer person can not be helpful to the community.

What was your path to becoming a therapist?

What sets me apart as a therapist is the depth and breadth of lived experience I bring into the room. Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in the corporate world, so I don’t just understand stress, burnout, or imposter syndrome in theory—I’ve experienced them firsthand. That gives me a unique ability to empathize with clients navigating high-pressure environments while also helping them access practical, grounded strategies. Beyond that, I come from a diverse background, which helps me relate to a wide range of people and see the nuances in how identity, culture, and context shape our inner world. And I’ve also been through trauma myself, which means I know what it feels like to sit in the darker places—and to find your way through them. That’s shaped my presence as a therapist: I bring not only clinical tools, but also deep compassion, real-world insight, and an unwavering respect for the resilience people carry, even when they can’t feel it yet.” I am now an ICIP-certified therapist. I study continuously to keep updated with new techniques and therapies.

What are you most excited about within the evolving mental health landscape?

I am loving that mental health is becoming more prevalent and people are starting to see the value in it. It is slowly losing its stigma. Also, I feel men starting to feel they need and can talk to someone is a a great step in Mental Health evolution.

What do you do to continue learning and building competencies as a provider?

I am continuously updating my competencies by taking courses in new disciplines that were not taught in school.

What advice would you give to someone who is hesitant to try therapy?

Therapy is like fitness for the mind. Just like we go to the gym to strengthen our bodies, therapy helps us build emotional strength, clarity, and resilience. If you’re hesitant, that’s okay. It’s normal to feel unsure about opening up. But therapy doesn’t force you to go anywhere you’re not ready for. It meets you where you are—and helps you move forward at your own pace. You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit. Sometimes, it’s just about learning how to feel better, think clearer, or understand yourself more deeply.

What kind of training have you had in working with the LGBTQ population?

I treat my clients as people who have issues they want to deal with. I don't believe a queer person should be differentiated - however i am aware that the problems and issues they encounter may be different and i am always open to learning and building from the client up.

What should someone know about working with you?

1. I’m deeply committed to the relationship—not just the techniques. 2. I bring a mix of lived experience and clinical training—so I meet clients with both empathy and clarity. 3. Curiosity is my superpower: I’m always curious—about the human mind, about my clients, and about how I can grow as a therapist.

How do your own core values shape your approach to therapy?

My core values—truth, empathy, creativity, and resilience—are at the heart of how I approach therapy. I value truth because I believe real change starts when we stop avoiding what’s difficult and start looking at things as they are. In sessions, I try to create an environment where clients feel safe enough to be honest—with me, and with themselves.

Are you a queer affirmative practitioner?

Yes
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