Wednesday May 17, 2023

139. Rina Bajaj. Counselling psychologist working with the privileged vs the marginalised

Dr Rina Bajaj is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. She holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Psychology and a Doctorate (DPsych) in Counselling Psychology. Rina has over 15 years of experience and practices across London, UK. In 2017, she founded her private consultancy, Rina Bajaj Ltd, which offers a specialist therapeutic service for adults and young people providing counselling, CBT, clinical supervision, EMDR therapy, couples/relationship therapy, business consultation and coaching. She has worked with many corporate companies, including several universities, providing workshops and training on areas including staff well-being, mental health awareness, mindfulness and stress management.

She is also well voiced on cultural issues and, as a young Asian woman, she is interested in how we define ourselves and what is considered “acceptable” in our society. Rina is also an expert on current issues and works with clients who experience anxiety, trauma and depression, amongst other common mental health concerns.

Dr Rina Bajaj has worked with many interesting clients over the years including YouTube stars, up and coming young celebrities, Reality TV personalities, high net worth individuals, athletes and musicians/artists. Having grown up with musicians in the family this is an area she has great insight to. Rina is naturally very empathetic and always wanted to be in a profession that could support people to change in a positive way. She is a great believer in experiencing new things and believes that if she asks her clients to step out of their comfort zone, then she must be prepared to do the same.

Rina is a regular contributor to national media and is a confident presenter having spoken at national emotional wellbeing conferences aimed at a range of professionals. Recent media contribitions can be viewed via: linkt.ree/drrinabajaj

She is so passionate about mental health and wellbeing, that she has dedicated her instagram page to raising awareness of related issues. She hosts a regular instagram live session called “Chat with Dr Rina”, where she inteviews a variety of guests about their life experiences and how they take care of their own wellbeing

She is currently writing a self-empowerment book about the relationship that we have with ourselves as well as other people, which will be available soon. She likens it to having a psychologist in your pocket. The book will include practical activities and advice on how to challenge and work on relationships and self-image.

In her spare time Rina likes to focus on all aspects of her wellbeing. She shares a holistic approach to life and makes time for meditation, travelling, self-development, boxing and body pump!

139. Rina Bajaj. Counselling psychologist working with the privileged vs the marginalised

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