I trace back my interest in matters of the mind to my childhood, where dinner discussions revolving around plays, books, characters and their analysis provided me with the ability to view people and events from multiple perspectives. I learnt early in life not to classify people as black or white but search for the greys underneath the surface. As a teenager I acquired the distinction of being the Trouble-shooter of my class and people would easily confide in me. I often found myself wanting to stand up for and assure the distressed, lonely or secluded members around me; listening to their sides of the story, helping them with problem solving and conflict resolution became second nature to me. Studying psychology further in depth at school helped me gain a better understanding of the nuances of relationships and people and my interest in psychology acquired a new dimension. Since then, the ability to aid individuals in their journey to understanding and accepting themselves so as to live more meaningful and satisfying lives has driven me to work on my skills as a therapist.