When Laws Are Passed in Silence: What It Means Beyond the Trans Community
By Soumini Menon | Developmental & Counselling Psychologist There are some developments that enter public consciousness immediately and they are debated, dissected, and discussed at length. And then there are others that pass more quietly. Not because they are insignificant.But because they are easy to distance from. The recent passing of the Transgender Persons (Protection […]
Beyond Awareness: Rethinking Support in Neurodivergence
By Soumini Menon | Developmental & Counselling Psychologist Every year, conversations around autism and neurodivergence become more visible.We see more language of acceptance, more representation, more acknowledgement. And yet, something fundamental often remains unchanged. The burden of adaptation still largely rests on the neurodivergent individual. In therapeutic, educational, and professional spaces, support is frequently framed […]
Draw Your Feeling
“Art Is the Highest Expression of the Human Spirit”- Pablo Picasso “How do you feel?” “I don’t know.” As a full grown adult, “how do you feel” is a question that seems to scare me and often leaves me dumbstruck. My expansive vocabulary built over two decades of consuming books for dinner feels too limiting, […]
Understanding Anxiety: How It Differs in Children and Adults
By Soumini Menon | Developmental & Counselling Psychologist Anxiety is a common emotional experience that can affect individuals of all ages, yet its manifestation and impacts vary significantly between children and adults due to differences in cognitive development, emotional maturity, and life experiences. Understanding these variations can help us provide appropriate support and interventions. Anxiety […]
The Power of Art in Therapy: A Journey into Arts-Based Healing
“Art is the highest form of hope.” – Gerhard Richter. These words have profoundly influenced my journey as a therapist. My introduction to arts-based therapy began with a young neurodivergent girl who had faced relentless bullying. Initially, music seemed an obvious choice, given her talent as a singer. Yet, she chose art—scribbles, lines, patterns, beautifully […]