Deep, Focused Healing

• Receive undivided attention and support tailored to your specific needs
• Process trauma and emotional blocks in a safe, confidential space
• Work at your own pace without pressure to match others’ progress
• Address root causes rather than just symptoms

Personalized Growth Strategy

• Custom-designed healing approach based on your unique history
• Flexible techniques adapted to your comfort level and learning style
• Regular progress tracking and strategy adjustment
• Integration of multiple therapeutic modalities for optimal results

Expert Guidance from Dr. Nalini Taneja

• Over 15 years of experience in trauma-informed coaching
• Specialized expertise in relationship healing and boundary setting
• Advanced training in multiple therapeutic modalities
• Holistic approach combining Eastern wisdom and Western psychology

My Story

Let no one tell you who you are – I am the oldest of three daughters, and my father always reminded me that I am a unique individual. Everything about you is as unique as your cute, chubby fingerprints, he would say with a twinkle in his eyes. He believed that each of us is carefully planned and sent to earth for a special purpose, and our job is to discover that purpose and fulfill our life’s work. He never compared me to anyone else and constantly encouraged all three of us to identify and embrace our core strengths and skills.

As he lay in the hospital bed at the age of 54, he called me to his bedside and said, I am ready to go, and I have no regrets. How many people can claim such a profound statement at that age? He taught me that our time on earth is limited, and we must lead life according to our hearts, not following the world like a herd of sheep. When the time comes, we must be prepared to move on.

One of his most valuable lessons was to spend time helping those less fortunate. I recall the numerous volunteering efforts he organized as a medical professional, conducting free medical camps for underprivileged communities. Growing up, handing over medicines to my father at these rural camps is a cherished memory. He always said that by helping others, we are not serving them but serving ourselves, as it brings tremendous joy and happiness. He encouraged me to go beyond myself and serve society and my country in whatever way I can.

Whenever I feel egotistical or restless, I should take action to help those in need.

My father insisted on smiling and being happy, as he disliked swollen faces. He would say, You are chosen to be born a human being, and that is a great blessing and a responsibility.

Embrace that and enjoy every moment of this amazing gift. Be happy, surround yourself with positive people, and become a magnet of positivity. You owe yourself to be happy and be with people who can see the real value of who you are

Reading was another passion he instilled in me. My father was a prolific reader, and we had a vast library covering every imaginable subject. He told me, Knowledge is power, and books are a great source of knowledge. I learned to keep a book log, and he encouraged me to ask questions about the books I read. If he didn’t have an answer, he readily admitted his lack of knowledge, teaching me the power of humility and grace. He often said that books help us discover new worlds and become our friends in the journey of life. 

One memorable lesson was about self-appreciation. Once, after I had cooked his favorite meal, he didn’t say anything. When I asked if the meal was fine, he called me to his side and said, It was fine, and I enjoyed it thoroughly, but do not always look for others to appreciate you.  He lifted my left hand and said, This hand goes to your right shoulder. Appreciate yourself. Most of the time, we seek appreciation and acknowledgment from outside sources.

He taught me not to wait for others but to keep a check on myself and give myself a pat on the back when I do a good job. He would often say we are all living miracles, we just don’t know that yet. I believe it was then the seed was sown in my heart to empower individuals to live their best life and to let them know they are enough.

My work at the United Nations and the allied agencies, as a teacher, as a coach has often led me to see amazing transformations in human beings. be it a grandmother in remote village of Mozambique taking care of 6 grandchildren as she had lost her son and daughter in law to AIDS or the feeding of stray dogs by a pensioner who does not have much to survive on, the tenacity, hope an unbelievable resilience of the human spirit reminds me often what we are capable of. 

Follow your dreams was another invaluable lesson. As a young child, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. One day, I told him I wanted to stay in a village and become a teacher. He was delighted by that idea and said, You can do it, but make sure you work hard. He often said it is within our capacity to create our dream life, but we need to have faith in ourselves and the patience to keep working on our dreams. He used to say, "In life, there are going to be so many challenges, but keep going. Nobody gains anything by just sitting. Real winners struggle, fall down all the time, but get up every time they fall and work again. As I write this, I remember so many great moments spent together and amazing experiences I had with him. The most important thing he gave me was his unconditional love. It was not based on how well I did at school or how I performed at annual functions. It was the pure love of a father for his daughter, untainted by personal expectations and desires. I recall when my third sister was born, and an elderly relative was lamenting the birth of the third girl in the house; my father quietly opened the door and asked her to leave. He said he was grateful that a healthy baby was born and that both mother and child were doing fine. I was only seven years old, but that incident left an indelible mark on my memory and reminds me to this day of the power of love and justice. This is my story – unique and life changing for me. My hope is when I am ready to leave planet earth I can, like my father say, I have no regrets and I followed my dream by serving society with what I knew best.