Ms. Khushi Dua

It really started sometime in 2025, when I first met Khushi Dua. Looking back now, I don't think I realised at the time how long and unusual a journey therapy with her was going to become.

I should probably start with a warning about myself before I review the therapist — I don't think I am an easy person to deal with in therapy.

And that's actually why my experience with Khushi means something to me.

If you're considering therapy with her, don't go expecting that you'll walk into the first session, explain your problems, *** ****** **** *** **** ******* ************* ****** **** ***** **** *****

It doesn't work like that.

In fact, during my first few sessions, I remember wondering where this was even going.

What I understand better now is that she was first trying to make me comfortable enough to actually be myself in that room. Not the polished version of myself. Not the version that has already organised everything into a nice explanation. Just me — including the contradictions, awkward silences, confusion and things I didn't necessarily know how to put into words.

And therapy with her hasn't always been comfortable either.

There have genuinely been sessions after which I have thought, I don't want to do this right now. There have been moments when I couldn't explain what I was thinking, moments where the questions themselves felt difficult, and even periods where I decided I needed to step away from therapy altogether.

Strangely, those moments are probably where I understood Khushi the most.

She didn't try to convince me that I was wrong for wanting a break. She didn't pressure me into another appointment. She didn't turn it into some dramatic conversation about why I must continue therapy.

She basically said: if you need the break, take it. Reach out when you're ready.

And then she gave me the space to actually do that.

Later, she checked on me. When I was ready again, the door was still open.

That sounds like a very small thing when written in a review, but when you're the person sitting on the other side of therapy, sometimes it isn't small at all.

One thing I've gradually realised about Khushi is that she seems much more interested in understanding why you think the way you do than simply telling you what you should think instead.

Sometimes that means she asks another question when you'd really prefer an answer.

Sometimes it means she doesn't immediately rescue you from an uncomfortable thought.

And sometimes you'll probably leave a session still thinking about something rather than feeling like everything has been neatly resolved.

But I think that's also the point.

Over time, therapy stopped feeling to me like going to somebody who was supposed to "fix" something and became much more about having someone patiently help me look at things I would normally avoid, dismiss, overthink or struggle to explain.

Patience, resilience and person if not a therapist is still easy to talk too, *** ******** *** **** ********** * ***** ********* **** ****** *** *****

Not performative patience. Actual patience.

The kind where someone has probably heard you contradict something you said ten minutes earlier and, instead of judging you for it, becomes curious about why that contradiction exists.

The kind where silence doesn't immediately have to be filled.

The kind where you're allowed to say, "I don't know."

The kind where even stepping away from therapy doesn't suddenly turn the relationship cold.

So if somebody is reading this while deciding whether to book their first session with Khushi, my advice would be simple:

Don't judge therapy from the first one or two sessions.

Give yourself enough time to become comfortable. Let her understand you. More importantly, let yourself become comfortable enough to stop performing and actually talk honestly.

She isn't going to give you a magical pill.

She isn't going to solve your life in fifty minutes.

And I don't think she would pretend that she can.

What she can give you is something much harder to find: a space where somebody genuinely keeps trying to understand you — including on the days when you aren't particularly easy to understand.

After knowing Khushi since 2025, going through good sessions, difficult sessions, silence, disagreements with myself, breaks from therapy and eventually finding my way back again, I think that's probably the most meaningful thing I can say about her.

I kept coming back.

And for someone like me, that probably says more than a five-star review ever could.

I would believe in her everytime mate!

Very empathetic doctor, always listens with attention

I had a very positive experience with my clinical psychologist. From the very beginning, I felt heard, understood, and respected. The sessions provided me with a safe and non-judgmental space to openly discuss my thoughts and emotions.

I have been taking therapy sessions with Khushi for over a year now, and it has been a really positive experience. She is kind, patient, and truly understanding, and she always made me feel safe and comfortable enough to open up. She took the time to understand what I was going through and supported me in a thoughtful and caring way. With her help, I have been able to manage and overcome my anxiety and panic attacks, and I now feel much more confident and emotionally stronger. I am very grateful for her support and guidance

Thank you, Khushi, for always being there and listening.

I had the opportunity to seek guidance from her at a time when I genuinely needed clarity and support, and I am truly grateful to her. She creates a space that feels safe, comfortable, and completely non-judgmental.

What stands out is her ability to listen with patience and empathy, while offering practical and thoughtful insights. Over time, I found myself gaining better clarity, a calmer perspective, and more confidence in handling situations. I also found her concept of diary maintenance particularly helpful.

I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking support.

I had a very good experience with Khushi. We worked mainly on my anxiety, and the sessions really helped me understand my thought patterns and manage my anxiety better in daily life.

She is very patient, understanding, and non judgmental, and she creates a comfortable space where you can speak openly. She also shared practical coping techniques that I still use.

I am very grateful for her guidance and support and would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with mental health concerns.

I first approached Ms. Khushi after a friends recommendation and I have nothing but good things to say about her. She is open and welcoming of your thoughts and really helps you with your mental health. Her solutions have been working well for me and my mental health

My experience with Khushi ma'am has been truly life-changing. I am deeply grateful for all the support I’ve received. She is very kind and sweet, and she has helped me so much. She is an amazing therapist — professional, patient, and a wonderful listener. Over the past few months, I’ve made so much progress because of her guidance. The sessions were not always easy, but she supported me through every step with kindness and without judgment. She handled me with such care and understanding. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who truly wants to change and heal. She’s AWESOME!

I had a very good experience with Ms. Khushi Dua. She listened to my story, my questions and my doubts very patiently. She asks some questions based on your perspective, which makes you look upon the other side of coin too. These sessions are quite draining on an emotional level i must say, but a requisite for gaining clarity on the situations and help in taking decisions confidently. She listens with empathy and compassion, without judgement and connects with you at an emotional level. I am now dealing with my situation with much clarity and more confidence. Thanks to her support, guidance and ideas for coping with difficult situations in life.