Sunita Chauhan

Sunita Chauhan is a trainee integrative counsellor working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), whose ethical framework guides her practice. She currently works with clients accessing NHS Talking Therapies in Lambeth. Sunita has over 20 years of experience supporting women and men who have experienced domestic abuse, stalking, trauma and other challenging life circumstances. As an integrative counsellor, she draws on different therapeutic approaches to understand each client’s individual needs and experiences, recognising that every person’s story is unique.

Sunita is passionate about helping people develop a deeper understanding of themselves and move towards living more fulfilling lives. She places great importance on creating a warm, genuine and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood and able to explore their experiences at their own pace. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate and guided by openness and curiosity. Drawing on psychodynamic theory, she helps clients explore how childhood experiences may influence their feelings, relationships and difficulties in the present. She may also incorporate Gestalt principles to help clients connect with their bodily sensations, emotions and experiences in the here and now, adapting her approach according to each person’s needs. Cultural awareness and humility are central to her work. Sunita recognises that culture, race, identity, family and community can shape how people understand themselves, relate to others and navigate life’s challenges. She approaches these conversations with sensitivity, acknowledging that people who share aspects of a cultural background or identity may still have very different experiences. She aims to create a therapeutic relationship in which clients feel comfortable bringing every aspect of themselves into the room without feeling the need to explain, minimise or conceal parts of their identity.

Sunita’s extensive experience supporting people through trauma, adversity and difficult relationships has shaped her understanding of the complexity of human experience and the challenges that may remain hidden beneath the surface. She recognises how distressing experiences can affect a person’s sense of self, relationships and emotional wellbeing, and brings this understanding into her therapeutic work with compassion and sensitivity. She understands that seeking support and beginning to speak about painful experiences can take considerable courage. Through therapy, Sunita supports clients in developing greater self-awareness, recognising patterns that may be holding them back and exploring new ways of relating to themselves and others. She aims to work alongside each client as they make sense of their experiences and find their own way forward in a supportive and accepting environment.