Dr Khyati Rawal

I had seen a few therapists in the past, and luckily I was referred to Dr Rawal by my psychiatrist. At this point I felt that no one could really help me. I had never heard of EMDR Therapy before, and I had never considered that I was experiencing anxiety because of the awful incident I had been in. Dr Rawal helped me to understand what was happening to me and encouraged me to try EMDR. I was a little scared at first, but it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Her calm, grounded presence and deep understanding of trauma made all the difference. I finally feel like I’m not stuck in survival mode anymore.

I was sceptical about EMDR at first, but I’m so glad I gave it a chance. Dr Rawal explained everything clearly and made sure I felt in control throughout. It was obvious that I was working with someone highly experienced. After carrying years of childhood trauma and being in endless other therapies back home, I’m so glad I tried EMDR because it’s the only therapy that has made a real difference to me. I couldn’t recommend her more.

As a carer for my Dad, I didn’t think therapy was for someone like me. But from the first session, Khyati just got it. She made me feel heard and validated. She helped me navigate the fear, guilt, resentment and exhaustion that I couldn’t admit to anyone. I know I can’t make my Dad better, but I feel so much more able to cope with whatever the future brings.

I’d seen a few therapists before but didn’t feel like I was getting anywhere. What stood out with Khyati was how engaged and proactive she was. She didn’t just sit back and listen, but she helped me dig into what was really going on, while still letting me go at my own pace. She is very patient! Her direct but caring approach helped lift the fog of depression I’d been in for years.

Working in high-level finance, I’d always just pushed through stress until it stopped working. I felt constantly on edge and disconnected from everything outside work. I didn’t realise what was happening to me, but Dr Rawal helped me slow down and make sense of it all and recognise that I had become depressed and burned out. She challenged me in all the right ways, never letting me hide behind surface level answers. Therapy with her has been a recalibration, not just around how I manage stress, but how I understand myself.

Coming from a legal background, I was used to operating at high intensity, constantly switched on, and rarely off the clock. I didn’t realise how much I’d normalised stress until it started affecting my sleep, my relationships, and my ability to think clearly. Working with Khyati was a turning point. She understood the culture I came from, the perfectionism, the pressure, the fear of vulnerability and helped me untangle all of it without judgement. Her approach is direct, intelligent, and deeply human. Although it has been tough, I have managed to make the changes I needed.