Yelena Ghai
Consultant Psychologist
M.A, B.A
1 years of experience
Dealing with age-old patterns that seem to overwhelm you? Not feeling good enough, no matter how hard you try or how far you reach? It can be so taxing to feel so out of place in your own life. Amidst this chaos, I want to offer clients a therapeutic environment that prioritises safety, care and collaboration.
Hi, I'm Yelena, a queer-affirmative therapist working at Amaha. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, low mood, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges. I strive to support clients in cultivating resilience and self-compassion and creating reflective spaces where clients can explore their experiences and develop emotional awareness at a pace that suits them best.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and guided by the client’s pace and emotional readiness. I draw from person-centred, trauma-informed, narrative, cognitive-behavioural, and relevant modalities, adapting them flexibly in practice. Further, narrative therapy appeals to me because it views individuals as separate from and beyond their problems and emphasises meaning-making. This perspective understands the external forces that relationships, culture, and power play and posits how even setbacks are seen as part of the journey and often mix spaces for that. Additionally, person-centred therapy forms the ethical and relational foundation of my work. Creating a safe, non-judgmental space allows clients to explore difficult emotions, fear of evaluation, fostering self-trust and emotional safety.
I believe that lived experience has the highest merit, and understanding where you are coming from involves clear and honest communication and the ability to hold each other accountable. My therapeutic stance is grounded in empathy, reflective listening, and curiosity. Rather than positioning therapy as problem-fixing, I view it as a collaborative process of meaning-making, strengthening inner resources, and supporting clients in reconnecting with their sense of agency.
Outside of work, I enjoy doing puzzles, reading (probably a trashy rom-com), watching movies (probably a trashy rom-com), and going on runs.
Concerns I can help with
“I feel like I’m failing at life.”I feel overwhelmedI want to work on myselfI struggle with my relationshipI feel like I'm not good enough
I offer therapy for
Anxiety disorders
Stress management
Negative thinking
Overthinking
LGBTQIA+ Concerns
Communication skills
I Specialise in
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
2
Humanistic Therapy
3
Affirmative Therapy
4
Sex Positive Approach
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
My Affiliations
Consultant Psychologist at Amaha from Jun 2026 to present
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
I got into psychology because I yearn to know people's stories and what makes them who they are, and be a companion with them as they journey into discovering more about themselves and their patterns. I’m a people person at heart, and it's something I enjoy most about this field - to be able to connect, listen, and create spaces for people
What type of session would you like?
Session Duration
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If you or someone you know is experiencing at-risk behaviors or safety concerns, or any other life-threatening extreme-case issues or critical mental health situation, contact a helpline or go to the nearest hospital or extreme-case support room. Having a close family member or friend with you for support can be invaluable during this time.
For extreme-case mental health support, please call the national Tele MANAS helpline at 1-800-891-4416.