Soumini has always been drawn to the power of stories—the ones we tell, the ones we hold in silence, and the ones we long to rewrite. This deep curiosity led her to the world of psychology, narrative practice, and arts-based therapy, where she discovered that healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about reclaiming our voices and finding meaning in our experiences.

Over the past 15+ years, she has worked with children, adults, families, and professionals, creating spaces where they can explore their emotions, process trauma, and reconnect with themselves. Her early years were spent in early intervention and developmental therapy, working with children on the autism spectrum and supporting parents through the complexities of neurodivergence. But as she deepened my practice, she found herself drawn more and more to trauma-informed work with adults—helping people make sense of their pain, unlearn survival patterns, and step into a life that feels more whole.

Through Being Brave Mental Health Services, she along with a skilled and energetic team – now offers therapy, supervision, corporate workshops, and community programs, blending narrative therapy, expressive arts, and mindfulness to support healing at every stage of life. Whether it’s a parent struggling with overwhelm, a young therapist looking for guidance, or a leader trying to create a more compassionate workplace, our work is about holding space for real, meaningful change.

Stories continue to shape Soumini’s journey, not just in the therapy room but also through her writing. Her book of poems, Being Brave, is a reflection of the emotions, resilience, and quiet courage Now along with her team, they hope to create witnesses for each person that they work with — and at times ways to showcase their life stories in tangible forms like art, music, theatre, books etc.