About Us

We believe healing begins with being heard.

Just Be Held was established by Kriti C Lal. We provide a safe and supportive space to help you work through your feelings, deal with hurdles, and find your inner calm.

We incorporate evidence-informed professional methods with genuine care and understanding. We are here to provide you with support, care and the safety to feel heard, and empowered, when you are struggling with anxiety, depression, intimate relationships, trauma, etc. or simply when you need to talk with someone.

Meet Kriti C Lal

CEO & Founder of Just Be Held

Kriti Candida Lal, a dedicated Counseling Psychologist, empowers emotional wellness through Just Be Held. With a strong academic foundation in Applied Psychology and diverse certifications, Kriti brings valuable experience as a School Counselor and expertise in Clinical Psychology Internships.

Her passion for Mental health awareness drives Just Be Held’s mission. Personally, Kriti has overcome her own mental health journey. Despite physical disability, her limitations never defined her – instead, they fueled her passion to help others overcome theirs. Kriti connects with people of all ages, offering compassionate guidance and support.

Your Mental Wellbeing Matters

We recognise the power of human connection and the value of being truly heard and understood. With a holistic approach that integrates traditional therapy methods and innovative practices, we strive to meet the diverse needs of every client.

• Qualified Professional
• Client-Centered Treatment
• Confidential & Safe Space
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Continuing Education and Client Engagement

Just be Held is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Our team consists of qualified and certified mental health professionals driven to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals can begin their journey of healing and growth.

Our Mission

Our objective at Just Be Held is to provide a warm, non-judgmental and welcoming atmosphere for healing, self-awareness, and emotional wellness to those we serve. We want to help individuals navigate life’s barriers to mental wellness by removing the stigma often associated with an individual seeking help with mental health, and through evidence-based, empathetic and tailor-made mental health counseling services help individuals find hope again.

Our Vision

We desire a world where seeking help for mental health is a sign of power, not silence. We desire for counseling and therapy to be accessible, for all individuals every individual deserves supportive help in a professional, relatable and effective way — in their continuous maintenance of living a balanced, fulfilling and emotionally well life.

Our Commitment

At Just Be Held, we do not offer ‘therapy’ we create space for healing, growth, and transformation.

• To listen without use of judgment and respond with compassion.
• To provide therapeutic services that are ethical, confidential in nature, and professional.
• To make sure treatments are adjusted based on individual needs and requests each session.