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Diversity - Compassion - Humanity
About
Dr. Tani Khara
Specialist in mental well-being support for:
- Cultural minorities
- Working professionals
- Advocates and carers in the animal care sector
Years in practice: 10+
Dr. Tani Khara is a mental health coach and academic researcher dedicated to supporting individuals, working professionals, and organisations.
With extensive experience in corporate management, Tani possesses a profound understanding of how personal challenges can shape and impact workplace performance, and vice versa.
Services and Specialties
Tani provides compassionate support for stress, anxiety, career transitions, depression, and burnout. She employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based approaches
Her intuitive and compassionate nature ensures that clients receive personalised and effective care.
Cross-Cultural and Multilingual Expertise
Having lived and grown up in Singapore, India, the UK, and Australia, Tani brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to her practice.
She is fluent in English and Hindi, and conversational in Punjabi, making her an accessible and understanding therapist for a diverse clientele.
Academic Research and Publications
In addition to her therapeutic work, Tani is an academic researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, a division within the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS).
She publishes extensively on human-animal interactions and the importance of compassion in this field.
Support for Animal Care and Environmental Sectors
Tani is deeply involved in the animal care, advocacy, and environmental sectors. She provides specialized support for:
Veterinary professionals
Animal rights advocates
Professionals in the vegan and cruelty-free industries
Her expertise helps these individuals manage compassion fatigue, anxiety, and burnout. Additionally, Tani works with people and professionals on climate anxiety and its impacts on mental health.
Dr. Tani Khara's unique blend of corporate experience, cross-cultural insight, and commitment to mental well-being makes her an invaluable resource for clients navigating the complexities of their personal and professional lives.
She is currently pursuing a Master's in Mental Health Counselling at Monash University, deepening her expertise and integrating her research practice with her work in mental health.
Qualifications
Degree: Masters (UNSW), PhD (UTS)
Client Focus
Types of clients: People aged 18+ (Individuals and Groups)
Areas I work with
Specialties
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
Trauma
Stress & Anxiety
Depression
Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
Diversity & Executive Coaching
Other areas I also work with:
Emotional Disturbance
Life Transitions
Spirituality
Workplace issues