
Dr Tani Khara
Psychotherapist
& Lecturer/Researcher
I am a psychotherapist and academic lecturer/researcher in Sydney who works with individuals, teams and organisations.
Given my extensive experience in the corporate sector, I possess a deep understanding of the following issues - workplace stress & anxiety, burnout, bullying, harassment and how these can affect personal well-being.
Having grown up, lived in and worked in Singapore, India and Australia, I bring my cross-cultural experience to my therapeutic work and support for clients.
I am fluent in English and Hindi, and work with a diverse clientele.
Teams & Organisations Tani works with - Animal Care, Animal Advocacy and Environmental Groups
I provide specialised support for the following individuals and groups:
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Veterinary professionals - doctors, nurses, assistants - seeking support for compassion fatigue, burnout and other presentations.
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Animal rights advocates - campaigners and activists - seeking support for vicarious trauma, anxiety and other presentations.
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Start-ups, founders and professionals in cruelty-free and vegan businesses seeking support for isolation, stress & anxiety and other presentations.
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Pet owners/ human companions experiencing grief, bereavement and loss.
Additionally, I have started working with the issue of climate anxiety.
As a researcher - through my affiliation with UTS - I research and publish on these topics.
Qualifications
Degree:
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PhD (UTS) - Social Psychology & Sociology focusing on human-animal relationships.
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Masters in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Monash University) - Ongoing.
Academic Research & Publications
I am a researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, a division within the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS).
I publish in the domain of human-animal interactions, culture and psychosocial issues.
Expertise and Interests
Areas of Specialty
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Working professionals
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Animal advocates
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
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Trauma
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Stress & Anxiety
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Depression
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Compassion Fatigue
Client Focus
Age: 18+
Types of clients: Individuals & Groups
Therapeutic Approaches
I work with a variety of therapeutic techniques, including:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Narrative Therapy
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Mindfulness-based approaches
Years of Experience
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20+ years
Availability
Monday to Saturdays (In-person and video/ telehealth)