Tanya Poonawala

I have been in the field of mental health for 7 years, providing group therapy and one-on-one therapy both in India and the UK. I've learned what it feels like, as a queer person of colour, to straddle two very different worlds. The queer experience is often about moving between spaces, balancing identities, and finding belonging in places that may not always feel welcoming. I bring this understanding into our work, creating a space where we can explore these complexities together.

Additionally, I have spent the last few years exploring post-colonial power systems, racial identity & trauma, belonging and cultural identity. For those that need a culturally sensitive approach, we centre your unique identity and culture, and challenge oppressive systems. Whether you’re unpacking generational expectations, exploring your identity, or struggling with feeling “in-between” cultures, this space is yours to make sense of it all.

I have experience with people from varied backgrounds, ages, countries and sexual/gender/relationship orientations. My work is collaborative, honouring your autonomy and inner wisdom. Using psychodynamic depth, person-centred warmth, and transpersonal exploration, we create space for empowerment and growth.

My own mental health journey has been isolating, exhausting and overwhelming. I know what it feels like to struggle. I’m trained and experienced in providing psychotherapy that can help change how you experience your life. You don't have to commit or know what you want. I invite you to take that first step and reach out. We can navigate the rest together.