A baby is born. So is a mother.Only one of them gets asked how they are doing.
Everyone prepares you for the birth of your baby. Nobody prepares you for your own. She Was Also Born That Day is the book Dr. Rati Khurana needed after her daughter arrived, and could not find.
The science of the fourth trimester, written for the Indian home it actually happens in, the advice, the rituals, the relatives, the house that empties the moment the hardest part begins.
Looking for therapy instead? Book a consultation with Dr. Rati
Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology
8+
Years Clinical Practice
50+
Publications & Workshops
“A deeply empathetic and vital exploration of early motherhood.”
Dr Nimisha Kumar
Founder-President, Indian Association for CBT
#1 Bestseller on Amazon India
Young Adult Nonfiction: Depression & Mental Health · September 2026
Education & Credentials
A foundation built on rigorous academic training and continuous professional development
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
SGT University, Gurugram
Doctoral research on Positive CBT interventions for caregivers of mentally ill patients
M.A. Clinical Psychology
Amity University, Noida
Advanced training in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and intervention
B.A. (Hons) Psychology
Delhi University
Rigorous undergraduate education at Indraprastha College for Women
Assistant Professor
IILM University, Gurugram
Shaping the next generation of mental health professionals since 2021
Clinical Services
Tailored therapeutic support for a range of mental health concerns, delivered with cultural sensitivity and scientific rigour
Postpartum support for Indian mothers
Roughly one in five mothers in India experiences postpartum depression, and most of them are told to adjust. Assessment and culturally adapted CBT for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts and birth trauma, online across India, in person in Gurugram.
She Was Also Born That Day
Dr. Khurana's companion for the fourth trimester, written as a practitioner and as a mother, for Indian families. Relatives and their advice, the 40-day chilla, feeding guilt and stigma are its architecture, not its footnotes.
#1 Bestseller on Amazon India in Young Adult Nonfiction: Depression & Mental Health, September 2026
Therapeutic Approaches
Evidence-based modalities tailored to your unique needs, blending Western science with Eastern wisdom
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
The gold standard for treating anxiety, depression, and many other conditions by identifying and restructuring unhelpful thought patterns.
Positive CBT
An integrative approach that not only alleviates distress but actively cultivates positive emotions, strengths, and meaning.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
A humanistic approach particularly effective for relationships, helping partners understand and transform emotional patterns.
Culturally-Adapted Interventions
Integration of Eastern wisdom traditions, including principles from the Bhagavad Gita and Karmayoga, with modern psychology.
Research & Publications
Contributing to the advancement of psychological science with culturally-relevant research
Development and Standardisation of Masculine Emotional Expressivity Scale (MEES)
Annals of Neurosciences (SAGE)
Silencing the Inner Critic: CBT as a Tool in Management of Stuttering, A Clinical Case Study
Journal of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Research (Wolters Kluwer)
COVID-19 Vaccination Anxiety Scale for Adult Urban Indian Population (CVAS-A)
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics (Taylor & Francis)
My Philosophy
Mental wellness is achieved through a holistic and culturally attuned approach
“Effective therapy must honour the individual's unique personal history, cultural background, and spiritual beliefs. My practice is not a one-size-fits-all model; it is a collaborative journey where I partner with clients to navigate their struggles.”
Dr. Rati Khurana
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Culturally-Attuned Care
Therapy that honours your unique personal history, cultural background, and spiritual beliefs within the Indian context.
Collaborative Journey
A partnership where we navigate your intra-personal and inter-personal struggles together, at your pace.
East Meets West
Integration of Western evidence-based modalities with Eastern wisdom traditions, including principles from the Bhagavad Gita.
Beyond Symptom Relief
Not just alleviating distress, but actively cultivating positive emotions, strengths, and a sense of meaning.
Begin Your Journey to Wellness
Taking the first step towards better mental health is an act of courage. I'm here to support you every step of the way with compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs.
Quick Information
Location
Gurugram, Haryana, India (In-person & Online)
Session Duration
50 minutes (couples 75)
First step: a free 15-minute call to talk through what is going on. No commitment required.