In today’s fast-paced, hyperconnected world, conversations about mental health are louder than ever—but finding the right kind of help can still feel overwhelming. For many, the idea of walking into a therapist’s office comes with questions: Will they understand me? Will they judge me? Will they truly see me?
For Aanchal Narang, these questions aren’t just important—they’re the starting point of her work.
As the Founder & Head-Therapist at Another Light Counselling, Aanchal has worked with over 1,250 people, spending more than 8,500 hours listening, understanding, and guiding them through some of life’s hardest moments. Her therapy space is not just about talking—it’s about being seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are.
Therapy That Feels Like a Safe Corner of the World
Life today comes with unique challenges—post-pandemic burnout, climate anxiety, identity struggles, and the constant pressure to “keep it together.” Aanchal’s approach is different because it’s not one-size-fits-all.
She uses trauma-informed and queer-affirmative practices, blending methods like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic trauma strategies, and compassionate inquiry. Each session is shaped by your story, not just by a textbook.
Her training reads like a who’s who of mental health pioneers—learning directly from Dr. Gabor Maté, Janina Fisher, Peter Levine, and Tara Brach. But what clients often remember most is not her credentials, but the warmth and safety she brings into the room.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Aanchal believes mental health care shouldn’t stop at the individual—it should ripple out into communities. That’s why she works with organizations like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Fortis Hospital, and Mumbai Police, leading trainings on gender-based violence, inclusivity, and psychological safety across 11 countries.
She co-created the Queer Affirmative Counseling Practice (QACP), a program that has shaped how hundreds of therapists across India support LGBTQIA+ clients with respect and understanding.
Making Sense of Today’s Collective Stress
One of the biggest mental health challenges people face right now is collective trauma—that heavy, shared sense of worry caused by events bigger than ourselves. Whether it’s the pandemic, climate disasters, or social unrest, these moments leave marks we often can’t see.
Aanchal helps people name those feelings, process them, and find ways to move forward without feeling swallowed by fear or helplessness.
Heart Work That Goes Beyond Words
In 2020, as the pandemic deepened inequalities, Aanchal raised over $11,000 to support sex workers and homeless women—because she knows that healing isn’t possible without dignity, safety, and basic care.
She has also co-authored research and resources like “A Guide to Trans-Inclusive Sanitation” and the QACP Resource Book, tools that keep pushing the mental health field toward greater inclusivity.
Why Her Work Matters Right Now
Mental health awareness is growing, but the kind of care Aanchal Narang offers—care that is evidence-based and deeply human—is still rare. She blends clinical skill with compassion, creating a space where people can not only work through their pain but also learn to live with more self-trust, clarity, and ease.
For anyone who’s ever felt “too different” or “too broken” to belong in therapy, Aanchal’s message is simple:
You are welcome here. You are enough. And together, we can find another light.
