In Punjabi, Sahara means support, help, or a source of comfort—a steady presence when things feel uncertain.

The name Sahara Psychology was chosen to reflect the heart of this practice: to offer a safe, heart-centered, grounding space where individuals, couples, and families feel genuinely supported in their healing.

Rooted in values of compassion, cultural humility, and emotional safety, Sahara Psychology is committed to walking alongside you—offering not only evidence-based care, but also the kind of care that feels deeply human. Whether you're navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or perinatal mental health, you don't have to do it alone.

Everyone deserves a Sahara.

Kiran Dhaliwal, MSc MC PMH-C

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Kiran is a Registered Provisional Psychologist offering culturally responsive, heart-centered, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families.

Kiran holds a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and offers specialized, evidence-based support for individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum mental health challenges, birth trauma, and the transition to parenthood. She is passionate about helping clients feel grounded, supported, and empowered throughout the perinatal period.

With a strong academic foundation in Human Ecology (MSc), where she focused her research on intimate relationships and family dynamics, Kiran brings both scientific insight and clinical skill to her work with couples. Her deep passion for relationship wellness is reflected in her extensive training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—two of the most evidence-based modalities for couples therapy. She helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, strengthen emotional bonds, and navigate conflict effectively. Her work is grounded in attachment theory and compassion-focused practices, supporting couples and families in creating deeper, more secure, and resilient connections.

Kiran’s practice also supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, and intergenerational trauma. She blends her academic background in Human Ecology (MSc) and Counselling (MC) with a warm, individualized approach grounded in the latest psychological research and best practices.

Kiran began her career in the non-profit and academic sectors, where she supported community-based initiatives and contributed to research focused on relationships and well-being. These experiences continue to shape her values as a therapist—rooted in equity, empathy, and a deep commitment to emotional healing. She is passionate about helping others reconnect with themselves and their relationships in meaningful, lasting ways.