Ria Gidwani

Ria Gidwani Counselling Psychologist, Trauma-Informed Therapist  I’ve always believed that healing doesn’t start with big revelations. It begins with small moments of honesty. The quiet exhale after you’ve been holding your breath for too long. The courage to whisper, “I’m not okay right now.”  I work with adults and couples who feel lost, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. My work blends science with softness, trauma awareness with presence, and deep compassion with practical tools. We slow down, listen to what your body has been trying to say, and create safety for what’s been too heavy to hold alone.  My approach is gentle, relational, and rooted in awareness.

I draw from trauma-informed frameworks, narrative exploration, mindfulness, and somatic work, but always in a way that feels human, not clinical. Together, we find a pace that feels right for you — healing that’s steady, not rushed.  I don’t show up with a clipboard. I show up as a person. Some days we laugh, some days we sit in silence, and both are healing.  Since 2019, I’ve been walking alongside people as they learn to listen inward again — not to become someone new, but to come home to themselves.