Ruchira Raj- Johar
Gender-affirming psychotherapist supporting adults to explore what hurts, make sense of their experiences, and move toward meaningful change
- Work Place Stress
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Mid Life Challenges
- Relationships
- Loss and Grief
- Anger Management
- Women’s Issues incl Expat life, Empty Nest, Menopause
- Life Purpose
- Crisis Response
- Couples therapy
- Imposter Syndrome
- Burnout
- Senor Leader Coaching
- Self Esteem Issues
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Domestic Violence
- Perfectionism
- Expat Life
- Depression
- +11 more specialisations
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Counsellor and Executive Coach
Riding through multiple life transitions as a 3rd culture person, mother of an emerging adult, and an expat spouse with a versatile career path across countries, I appreciate how complex and layered life can be. My experiences have taught me to value self-awareness, nourishing relationships, and second chances.
As a Psychotherapist, I bring both lived insight and technical expertise to my work. My approach is integrative and leverages evidence-based therapies incl CBT, EMDR, The Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Chairwork, and more.
I offer sessions in English and Hindi, both online and in person.
Languages: English, Hindi
CBT : Advanced Training in Cognitive Behavioural Interventions- SFBT : Certified Solution-Focused Practitioner
- EMDR : EMDR Training (Wknd1)
- EMDR : EMDR for Grief and Loss, for Structural Dissociation
- IFS : Internal Family Systems Method (Introduction and Deepening)
- Gottman Method : Gottman Method Couple Therapy (Level 1)
- ADHD : Strengthening Brakes : Harnessing ADHD Potential
- Transactional Analysis : Build and Deepen Professional Competencies through Transactional Analysis
- Brainspotting : Brainspotting Ph 1
- Community Crisis Response : NOVA Community Crisis Response Team Training (Basic)
- Families and Trauma Work
- Level 1,Training Program in Internal Family systems
- Birth Trauma & EMDR: Innovations in Healing
Corporate leader turned therapist
With over two decades of corporate work across FMCG, Consulting, Banking, I understand the pressures of high-performance environments, team dynamics and the quiet toll of constantly “keeping it together” while juggling multiple priorities and roles. A key reason for my own career pivot to therapy is to hold space for clients navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism… or a dissonance between external definitions of success and inner fulfilment.
Rebuilding safety, trust, and connection from the inside out
It is only when we feel safe enough inside that we are able to trust the world outside. Our experiences shape our core beliefs, and it is through this filter that we view the world, our place in it and our relationships. Unhelpful or outdated beliefs that are no longer useful need to be retired. I use my training in Trauma Recovery to support clients to decode their triggers and re-write the rules of their life.
"When emotional wounds go unseen, they don’t disappear—they show up in how we live, love, and cope; therapy helps you start making sense of it all"
The Kintsugi Way
Life doesn’t always go as planned. But just like the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi repairs broken pottery with gold, therapy can help reframe perspectives, find strength, beauty and life lessons in what might feel like chaos, failures or imperfections. I partner my individual and couple clients as they navigate fresh starts in life, even when things feel messy. One step at a time.
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Happy Clients
Drishti Khemani
2 years ago
I had an incredibly positive experience with therapy sessions with Ruchira. She was exceptionally patient with us, taking the time to truly understand our individual personalities and the dynamics of our relationship. Ruchira's approach was thoughtful and structured, which helped us bring clarity and consensus to the issues we were facing. Her empathetic nature and insightful guidance have significantly improved our communication and strengthened our bond.
I had the privilege of working with Ruch as my discernment therapist, and her guidance has been truly transformative. She provided a safe and compassionate space for me and my spouse to navigate our challenges, and her insights were invaluable in steering us onto the right path. Ruch has a unique ability to listen deeply and ask the right questions, helping us uncover what truly matters and what we need to work on. Her practical advice and thoughtful approach have given us clarity and a renewed sense of direction. Thanks to Ruch, my spouse and I now feel more connected, empowered, and equipped to face the future together. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone seeking a therapist who genuinely cares and makes a lasting impact.
Shivani Desai
2 years ago
I've been with Ruchira Raj for nearly 7 months now and have had a lovely experience with her so far. She creates a safe, non-judgemental space for her clients to voice their troubles and does a brilliant job of navigating them through their journey of self-improvement and healing. I especially love that she's gentle yet not afraid to challenge me! In my time with her, I've discovered areas of my life that are connected which I hadn't noticed before - and am excited to continue working on myself with her guidance. Finding a therapist whom one aligns with is often a trial-and-error process for many, and I feel so fortunate that I lucked out with Ruchira on my first try ☺️ I also must commend that the InContact team has efficient processes in place, right from client outreach, to booking appointments, to making payments ❤️
I had an incredibly positive experience with our couples therapy sessions with Ruchira. She was exceptionally patient with both of us, taking the time to truly understand our individual personalities and the dynamics of our relationsip. Ruchira's approach was thoughtful and structured, which helped us bring clarity and consensus to the issues we are facing. Her empathetic nature and insightful guidance have significantly imporved our communication and strengthened our bond. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking help in their relationsip.
Yes. Ruchira provided some clarity and helped me feel more validated in my feelings and confident in my decisions. I appreciate that she was structured in her approach and I felt that we wasted no time and were working towards something tangible from the get-go. I also appreciated that she provided her objective opinions on me and my partner's situation since we sought discernment counselling. Overall, my experience with Ruchira was helpful and fruitful. Thank you once again, Ruch!
She's been incredible - highly analytical, and keeps our focus on how to move and address certain blockages in our relationship. Love that she applies a scientific rigour to an emotional issue - this has helped us as a couple.
Ruch is great. She gave me useful advice and tips to navigate my career during this difficult times. After talking to her, I could see a bigger picture, and some small things that I overlooked before. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to feel better at yourself and wants to improve yourself. Thank you Ruch!
