Languages - Equana Minds

Speaking your native language in therapy helps you express yourself more naturally and connect more deeply.

Research shows that when clients can speak in the language they think and feel in, emotions surface more clearly and trust grows faster.

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Why choose a therapist who speaks your language

Express emotions naturally

No searching for words. Say what you mean, how you mean it.

Build trust quickly

A shared language helps the therapeutic relationship form faster.

Deep emotional access

Your first language connects directly to core memories and emotions.

No translation needed

Spend your session feeling, not translating.

We connect you with therapists who share your language, cultural background and lived experience, so every session starts with understanding, not explanation.

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English

Mandarin

Arabic

Vietnamese

Cantonese

Punjabi

Greek

Italian

Filipino

Hindi

Spanish

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We don’t just think in a language, we feel it

Our stories, memories and emotions live in the words that shaped us. When you speak your native language, you express yourself without filters or hesitation. You connect more deeply, more honestly, more naturally.

That’s why Equana Minds exists. We bring together therapists who speak your language and understand your culture. Every session should feel like a space where you don’t have to explain yourself: you can simply be yourself.

Are you ready to feel understood?

Our therapists

Zane Daher

Registered Psychologist

Zane Daher enjoys supporting culturally diverse clients with identity, relationships, emotional regulation, meaning, and personal growth. I can offer therapy in English and Arabic (conversational).

English, Arabic - العربية

Dipti Vira

Counsellor

Personalised therapy to manage anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, trauma , grief and adjustment-related concerns. I also support clients navigating emotional difficulties, life transitions, and interpersonal issues.

English, Hindi - हिन्दी, Gujarati - ગુજરાતી

Priya Sharma

Counsellor, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Person- centred and trauma- informed therapist integrating CBT, ACT and narrative approaches to support meaningful emotional growth.

English, Hindi - हिन्दी, Punjabi - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, Urdu - اُردُو

Christian Hermes

Registered Psychologist

Registered psychologist with 10 years’ experience in trauma and addiction, offering compassionate, trauma-informed, evidence-based care across the lifespan.

English, French - Français

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages are available, and what if mine isn’t listed?

Equana Minds therapists currently offer sessions in over 25 languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, alongside English.

If your language isn’t available through our Browse Therapist page, get in touch and let us know. We’re continuously growing our network. In the meantime, we may be able to match you with a therapist who understands your cultural background, even if the language isn’t an exact fit.

Why is it helpful to have therapy in your native language?

Many people find it easier to express thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences in their native language. Language is closely connected to culture, identity, and the way we understand the world.

Research and international mental health organisations recognise the importance of providing support in a person’s preferred language and cultural context.

When therapy is delivered in a language you feel comfortable with, it can:

Help you explain your feelings more naturally

Build a stronger connection with your therapist

Reduce potential misunderstandings

Make the process feel safer and more personal

For many people, speaking in their native language allows therapy to feel more natural, meaningful, and helpful.

I grew up speaking English but want a therapist who understands my cultural background. Can Equana Minds help?

Yes, absolutely. Cultural safety means your therapist understands the pressures, values, and contexts that shape your life, such as family expectations, intergenerational dynamics, identity, and belonging. You don’t need to spend sessions explaining your background before the real work can begin.