These case studies are illustrative composites based on common situations Vani works with. They are not real clients — names, ages, and details have been altered or generalised throughout to protect client confidentiality.
The Situation: A 9-year-old had become unusually quiet after a school change, with teachers and parents noticing withdrawal but no clear cause.
The Approach: Play-based sessions gradually built trust, helping the child express what had felt overwhelming about the transition, at their own pace.
The Outcome: Within a few months, the child was re-engaging with classmates and speaking more openly at home about daily ups and downs.
The Situation: A parent and teenager were in near-constant conflict over academics and independence, with every conversation ending in raised voices.
The Approach: Joint sessions gave each side space to be heard without interruption, then introduced specific, calmer ways to discuss disagreements.
The Outcome: Both parent and teenager reported fewer arguments and a better sense of being understood by the other.
The Situation : A couple in their late 30s came in after years of unresolved arguments and growing emotional distance — conversations either escalated quickly or were avoided entirely.
The Approach : Sessions focused on identifying the real pattern behind their arguments, then practising calmer, more structured ways to raise concerns without triggering defensiveness.
The Outcome : Over several months, both partners reported fewer blow-ups and a renewed willingness to talk through disagreements calmly.
The Situation: An adult client came in feeling persistently overwhelmed by work and home responsibilities, without a clear sense of what had changed or why.
The Approach: Sessions focused on identifying specific sources of stress, then building practical, realistic ways to manage daily overwhelm rather than just "pushing through."
The Outcome: The client reported better sleep, clearer boundaries at work, and a steadier overall mood within a few months.
The Situation: A couple came in shortly after infidelity had come to light, with the betrayed partner caught between wanting answers and wanting to shut the subject down entirely.
The Approach: Early sessions focused on stabilising the immediate shock and pain, with honest disclosure introduced gradually, at a pace the betrayed partner could actually manage.
The Outcome: Several months in, the couple had enough clarity to make a deliberate decision about rebuilding — rather than one made in the heat of the moment.
The Situation : An engaged couple from different cultural backgrounds wanted to address expectations around family involvement, finances, and daily life before the wedding.
The Approach : Structured conversations helped surface unspoken assumptions about roles, festivals, finances, and time with each family — before they became points of conflict.
The Outcome : The couple entered marriage with a shared understanding of how they'd navigate both families, rather than assuming it would work itself out.
