Shalini’s interest in counselling started when she first started to become aware of the importance of mental well-being and undertook preliminary training to become a para counsellor in 2008. She went on to obtain a Master in Counselling at Open University Malaysia graduating in 2021 following which she is a Registered and Licensed Counsellor (KB, PA) with Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia.
Shalini has worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, grief, loss and personal and work stress and adjustment. Shalini has been a volunteer counsellor with religious and related organisations since 2009 in support of the community at large. She believes in the practice of self-care and gratitude as important to wellbeing. She speaks fluent English and Spanish.