Vachana Shah

Vachana Shah is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as a Distress Brief Intervention Practitioner at Penumbra Mental Health since June 2024, providing rapid telephone support for individuals in emotional distress. Prior to this role, Vachana held a position as a Mental Health Practitioner (Peer) at Penumbra Mental Health, where person-centered care and clinical assessments were fundamental in developing tailored care plans for clients. Vachana's background includes an Assistant Psychologist role at The Gujarat Cancer Society, conducting psycho-social evaluations, as well as a Research Intern position at Anahata Mental Health Clinic, focusing on clinical psychology research. Earlier experience includes teaching Chinese language and culture at Kriaana Chinese Coaching. Vachana holds a Master of Science in Counselling Studies from The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Karnavati University.