She specializes in the field of counseling for chronic illnesses viz. Epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, and special target groups like commercial sex workers and victims of human trafficking. She was responsible for designing and managing Asia’s 1st help line for Population Services International (PSI), Washington, specializing in issues related to HIV/ AIDS and sexuality. She has also been affiliated to various academic institutions for training and supervising counselors at the post graduate level. Having completed her M.A. (Psy.) in the U.K. (University of Sussex) followed by an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in India (S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai); she is well sensitized towards the cultural issues that influence the client/counselor dynamics.