Ms. Simran Kalra

Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist | Attachment-Focused | Somatic & IFS Practitioner

About Ms. Simran Kalra

Ms. Simran Kalra is an integrative psychotherapist who works with individuals navigating complex trauma, childhood neglect, emotional dysregulation, dissociation, relationship difficulties, emotional dependency, and struggles with self-worth and identity. Her work focuses on helping clients understand the emotional and relational patterns shaped by difficult or overwhelming experiences.

At Coach For Mind, Simran offers a warm, grounded, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences at a pace that feels manageable. She believes therapy should be a space where all parts of a person can be acknowledged and understood without judgment.

Her approach is integrative and body-aware, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and narrative approaches. She brings these approaches together based on each client’s needs, balancing deeper exploration with practical tools and support.

A key part of her work is helping clients develop greater awareness of the connection between their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and bodily experiences. Her sessions are collaborative, reflective, and gently structured, supporting clients in developing a stronger sense of self, reconnecting with their values, and building relationships and lives that feel more authentic and meaningful.

Therapeutic Orientation

Simran uses an eclectic and integrative approach, drawing from:

Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Narrative Therapy

Areas of Specialization

Trauma & Emotional Healing
Complex Trauma & PTSD • Childhood Neglect • Developmental Trauma • Attachment Trauma • Sexual Abuse • Dissociation • Dysfunctional Family Dynamics • Trauma-Related Emotional Responses

Emotional Regulation & Self-Identity
Emotional Dysregulation • Self-Esteem • Guilt & Shame • Self-Image • Identity Concerns • Impulse Control • Difficulty Understanding or Expressing Emotions

Relationships & Interpersonal Patterns
Relationship Difficulties • Attachment Patterns • Abandonment & Rejection • Emotional Dependency • Trust & Intimacy Concerns • Interpersonal Conflict • Boundary Difficulties • Relationship Loss • Repetitive Relational Patterns

Mood, Anxiety & Stress
Depression • Anxiety • Mood Disturbances • Chronic Stress • Sleep-Related Difficulties • Difficulty Coping with Emotional Overwhelm

Somatic & Mind-Body Work
Body-Based Trauma Responses • Nervous System Awareness • Emotional Regulation • Mind-Body Disconnection • Somatic Awareness

Therapy Style (in her words)

“I believe therapy should be a space where all parts of you are welcome. My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and body-aware, allowing us to work together in a way that feels meaningful and supportive to you.

In our sessions, we may explore emotions, relationships, past experiences, and the patterns that shape how you see yourself and the world around you. I also pay attention to how experiences show up in the body, because healing is not always about understanding something intellectually; sometimes, it is about learning to feel safe within yourself again.

I bring gentle structure into therapy while respecting your pace. My aim is not to tell you who you should become, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters to you, and build a life that feels authentic and aligned with your values.”