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A Safe Space to Heal and Grow

There are moments when life’s challenges feel overwhelming. A supportive space can help you navigate moments and move forward with clarity and confidence.

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A Safe place to be held and heard

You don’t have to face difficult moments alone. This supportive space helps you rediscover inner strength, regain clarity and find the confidence to take meaningful steps.

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Every heart needs a safe place to unfold

You’ve been carrying a lot lately. Set down the weight you’ve been carrying, reconnect with your center and rediscover balance in a space that lets you grow at your own rhythm gently.

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It takes a safe place to show a soft heart

If things feel heavy right now, let this be your space to exhale. We’re here to help you rediscover your inner calm and walk forward at a pace that feels right for you.

Change is possible when space is created for understanding.

about me

I am a licensed Counselling Psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, offering a safe, compassionate and culturally sensitive space to help you heal, grow and move forward with confidence.

my approach

I meet you where you are, working at your pace with warmth, authenticity and respect. Counselling is a collaborative process that supports insight, emotional healing and meaningful personal growth.

my commitment

  • Provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space
  • Offer culturally informed and ethical counselling
  • Support lasting emotional wellbeing and resilience

What I Do

I offer professional counselling support to help individuals, couples, families and young people navigate emotional challenges, life transitions and personal struggles with clarity, care and confidence.

30+

years of
clinical experience

4

countries of
professional practice

12+

counselling
specialisations

100%

confidential
and ethical care

why choose counselling

Counselling is a collaborative process that offers emotional support, guidance, insight and clarity during challenging life situations. It helps you understand patterns, build coping skills and create meaningful change—at your pace, with care and confidentiality.

30+ years of clinical experience

warm, authentic and culturally sensitive care

safe, confidential and non-judgmental space

insight, coping skills and lasting wellbeing

What you can expect from sessions

Sessions are designed to help you feel supported, understood and emotionally grounded. Together, we explore what is causing distress, identify patterns that may be holding you back and build practical coping strategies—so you can walk forward feeling reassured, validated and motivated to grow.

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Experience You Can Trust

evidence-based counseling

Compassionate, client-centred support to help you find clarity, confidence and emotional balance.

HOLISTIC APPROACH

A whole-person model that considers emotional, physical, social, community and spiritual wellbeing.

EXPERIENCED PRACTICE

Over 30 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and families across cultures.

Counselling support

SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED

A calm, steady space to talk through difficult moments and regain emotional grounding.

ONLINE SESSIONS

Secure and comfortable counselling sessions—wherever you are.

IN-PERSON MEETINGS

Face-to-face sessions in a supportive environment that prioritises privacy and comfort.

What Clients Say

Transformed and changed me as a person

★★★★★

I met with Ms. Menon when I was in one of the worst phases of my life. I had absolutely no will to live. However, the year-long sessions I had with her transformed and changed me as a person. I have moved to greater heights in my life today, but have not stopped thinking of her support, her care, counsel and determination to get me where I am today. Thank you Ms. Menon! You are god sent for me!

JP, Client
Grateful for support
Grateful for support

Rediscovery of our relationship

★★★★★

We went to Ms. Menon for couples therapy. We had completely lost hope and looked at therapy as just a formality before we end the relationship. However, we were surprised as to what we discovered in these sessions and how efficiently and analytically Ms. Menon made us work through our issues and differences. We immensely enjoyed the sessions and the rediscovery of our relationship through them. Thank you Ms. Menon for helping us understand us better!

G & N, Client
Finding new strength
Finding new strength

Happier and positive

★★★★★

Thank you Ms. Menon! I am so glad I met you and took the sessions seriously. I must say you made me work hard through my issues and never gave up although I resisted, but it was all worth it! I am at such a good place today—happier and positive. Thank you!

ZA, Client
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Overcome a lot of my fears

★★★★★

Therapy made me realize my potential and that I am a better person. It felt so good to be in sessions with Ms. Menon as I felt unjudged and accepted. My sessions with Ms. Menon taught me to overcome a lot of my fears and think differently about my life and self. The sessions have helped me to move forward in life and never to look back! Thank you Ms. Menon!

AG, Client
Hope and renewal

The best decision of my life

★★★★★

Coming into counselling was very difficult for me. It was because I had to accept that I needed help when I have always been self-made all my life. My family asked me to make this appointment. But I must say this is the best decision of my life. I felt so safe, understood, reassured and above all feel so much more lighter—feeling a burden is off my shoulders talking it out to you. Thank you Doc! You were amazing! You can be sure I will be back next week. Thank you!

AT, Client
Healing with care
Healing with care

We trust you immensely

★★★★★

Doc, we trust you immensely. We are confident you will help our son to get better and overcome his emotional struggles. He has refused to see a counsellor for a very long time, but feels safe and comfortable talking to you.

SM, Parent of the client

A life changer

★★★★★

You know me like no other Doc. This is the office I feel most safe to be 'ME'. I have been seeing you now for over 14 years on and off, but each time I walk out of this office, I walk out being a much better and confident me. My sessions with you have been a life changer. I am so glad you are here for me.

RS, Client

Much stronger

★★★★★

I am leaving Dubai for a new beginning but I will never forget you. You made me what I am to make this move today to pursue my dreams. I feel much stronger. Thank you ma'am. I will miss you dearly.

DJ, Client

Peers' Testimonials

"She is not only superior intellectually; she has a strong capacity for independent judgment and analytical thinking, skills prized in those who are professional counselors and therapists."

MG

Associate Professor and Chair, Johns Hopkins University

"Sailaja is reliable, dedicated and eternally upbeat. Her ability to remain calm when dealing with an angry/frustrated client is commendable. She has never failed to be on time for professional meetings nor with her appointments. She is organized, diligent and hardworking."

MJ

Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dubai Community Health Centre

"Shaila has always been attentive and responsive to my requirements. She is dependable, conscientious and thorough in all aspects of her work. When she takes on a task, her clear thinking and organized style lead to exemplary results that are highly satisfactory."

MC

Director of Psychology Training & Director of International C.H.I.L.D. Program, Center for Multicultural Human Services

"Ms Menon brings the qualities and sensitivities you would expect from a psychologist and therapist as well as at an advanced administrative and management level. Ms Menon is conscientious, empathic and professional in her work and approach."

LS

Counselling Psychologist, Dubai Community Health Centre

"I would have to place on record that the commitment, professionalism and dedication of Mrs.Menon is something commendable. Her professional ethics was always evident in the way she maintained the case files."

KK

Convenor, indian community welfare committee

"Ms. Menon has shown her gift for leadership, her skill at negotiation and her abilities to multi-task and give careful attention to detail. In addition, she always shows enthusiasm and commitment to any and all projects that she is working on."

KC

Virginia State Refugee Coordinator, Virginia Department of social services

"Ms. Sailaja has been intrinsic to our activities designed to meet the psychological needs of a migrant Indian population in a foreign environment. Indeed it was her zeal, commitment and inspiration which helped us pioneer the Crisis Prevention Programme for Indian nationals and thereafter the facility of psychological counseling at the Indian Workers Resource Centre."

SV

Consul general of India Dubai

"I have found Ms. Menon to be a mature and capable person who is, creative, effective, knowledgeable and professional. Ms. Menon was the coordinator of several projects at CMHS. From writing for grants, to running those projects to award winning conclusions. She was well respected not only at the agency, but nationwide for the trainings that she provided on mental health needs of immigrants."

RJ

Center for Multicultural Human Services.

How It Works

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01. Reach Out

Call, email or use the contact form to share what you are looking for and how you would like to begin.

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02. First Session

We begin at your pace. You can share what feels comfortable as we understand your concerns, context and goals.

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03. Insight and Skill Building

Sessions focus on gaining clarity, understanding patterns and building practical coping skills through supportive guidance.

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04. Steady Progress

With consistent support, we review progress, refine goals and help you move forward feeling reassured and empowered.

Let’s begin a journey of growth and understanding.

Schedule your appointment now and start building the life you deserve.