You shouldn’t have to translate yourself in therapy.
I’m Dhiren, a British Indian counsellor offering therapy for South Asian and POC adults, online in the UK and abroad, or in person in London and Essex. I know what it’s like to live between two sets of expectations, and to be called the strong one so often that asking for help feels like failing.
The first call is free. Sessions after that are £80.
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Does any of this sound familiar?
The first person in your family to even consider therapy, and half expecting to be judged for it.
Carrying your parents’ hopes, your own life, and the gap between them.
Tired of explaining your culture before you can get to what’s wrong.
Holding experiences of racism, at work or anywhere else, that you’ve learned to brush off.
Queer and South Asian or POC, and not sure there’s anywhere both parts can sit.
Queer and POC? Read about therapy for queer people
Why it can help to see someone who gets the context
You won’t have to explain why you can’t just cut them off, or how respect and resentment can sit in the same room.
I’ll understand the landscape. I won’t assume I know what it’s like for you.
What we might work on
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Family expectations and duty
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Guilt and boundaries with family
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Living between cultures
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Racism and its effects
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Grief families don’t talk about
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Identity and belonging
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Being the strong one
How starting works
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Free 15 minute call
Fill in the form and I’ll call you. Ask me anything and see if we’re a good fit. There’s no obligation to book.
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First session
We talk about what’s brought you here, what you’d like to change, and how we’ll work together.
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Weekly sessions
Same day and time each week, 50 minutes, online or in person. We check in regularly on how it’s going.
What clients say
“What I appreciate most of all is that I have never felt more seen or understood, by someone else, and more importantly, by myself.”
OakPath Therapy client
“Our sessions provided a safe, non judgemental space that allowed me to peel back layers I didn’t even know existed.”
OakPath Therapy client
“Working with Dhiren has been a profound turning point in my life. For years I wasn’t sure if there was something wrong with me.”
OakPath Therapy client
Questions about South Asian and POC therapy
My family can’t know I’m in therapy. Is that ok?
Yes. What we talk about stays between us. Sessions can be online from wherever feels private, and I’ll only contact you in the way you’ve agreed.
Will you judge my family?
No. You can love them, be angry with them and feel guilty about both. We work with what’s true for you.
I’ve never done therapy. What if I don’t know what to say?
That’s normal, especially if therapy wasn’t talked about at home. You don’t need to prepare anything.
Do you only work with South Asian and POC clients?
No. It’s what I specialise in, and anyone is welcome.
Book a free call
A line or two is plenty. I reply within 48 hours to find a time that suits you, by phone or video.
Prefer to talk?
07899 895 011
I only use your details to reply to you. If you’re in crisis, call 999, NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.