Gowhar is the COO of KLL. She is a scholar focused on medieval and modern history of literature in Kashmir. She has written on Kashmir’s history, language and the arts. She integrates her knowledge and understanding of Kashmiri context with KLL’s mental health initiatives.

Nazia is our team leader who consults with clients at our centre. She also runs outreach and awareness programmes in the community. She is one of the founding team members at KLL and has been associated with the organization for the last 12 years.

Peer Nazia is one of the founding therapists at KLL with expertise in liaisons and outreach along with therapeutic work. She is further involved in implementing and supervising the Young Minds Programme. She has also played an active role in our grassroots training and awareness with Anganwadi and ICDS workers.

Manzoor has been our go-to person for anything related to office functioning since day one. As the office administrator, he supports the team’s logistical and IT needs. He also contributes to outreach and awareness programmes.

Mudasir is a senior counsellor and supervisor at KLL. He has been working in the field for around 10 years. As an integrated practitioner, Mudasir uses various therapeutic modalities, contextual knowledge and know-how, alternative therapy such as reike and lived exerperiences in his practice. He also runs training workshops for newer team members based in the clinic and the community.

Tabish is a mental health counsellor at KLL. Prior to this role, she worked as a trainer for the Young Minds Programme. She also supports our community-based work and outreach. She believes that psychology is a tool for self-awareness and developing a deeper understanding of one’s behaviour and emotions.

Altaf is the community mental health supervisor at KLL and currently he is seeing Baramulla hub. He manages a team of 12 members and runs community based mental health interventions in the whole district. Altaf uses various therapeutic modalities, contextual knowledge and know-how, alternative therapy such as reike and lived exerperiences in his practice.He has diverse experience of more than 10 years across clinic and community settings.

Saika is a senior counselor at KLL. She has more than 10 years of experience working with people - as individuals and groups. She currently runs a support group for Kashmiri women who are single parents. Saika also enjoys her work with couples and first time mothers.

As a licensed Rehabilitation Psychologist, Aamer works with individuals and groups to support their mental health needs. His work spans across various community settings - schools, government hospitals, and other institutions.

Ishfaq is an integrated practitioner working with individuals and in group settings. He leads conversations on masculinity and well-being with adolescent boys in the community. Through his work, Ishfaq builds an embodied and contextual awareness of mental well being in difficult environments.

Khushboo joined the KLL team as a YMP trainer and continues as a mental health counselor offering support to clients and in community settings. In the last few years, she has worked across schools, women from various communities, and liased with relevant stakeholders. Khushboo believes in a holistic approach to well-being.

Adil, as a mental health counsellor hopes that people he supports eventually become their own therapist so they can manage their psychological distress independently. He has been flourishing as a mental health counsellor at KLL and adds value through his lived experiences and dedication to make a difference in the community.

Shahid is a social worker at KLL. He is experienced in liaison work and focuses on the community based approach to mental health. Shahid believes that true healing begins when a community comes together to support each other. He sees mental health as a collective journey where each of us plays a role.

Asiya works as a social worker at KLL. She has previous experience of working in various social settings. She continues to focus on grassroots mental health needs and works as part of the Baramulla hub team.