
Therapist / Founder of Samuhum
Shibili Suhana
Shibili Suhanah is the Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Samuhum, working at the intersection of mental health, community engagement, and social transformation. A trained individual, couples, and family therapist, Shibili holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology and has advanced specialisation in Couples and Family Therapy from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).
With certifications in Expressive Arts Therapy (UNESCO CID), Queer Affirmative Therapy (MHI), Group Facilitation, and Theatre of the Oppressed from Sambhaavna Institute, Shibili brings an inclusive, creative, and participatory approach to mental health and community work. Their practice focuses on fostering meaningful dialogue, strengthening relationships, and creating safe spaces for personal and collective growth.
A TEDx speaker at Farook College (2023), Shibili is passionate about building communities rooted in empathy, equity, and shared learning. Through Samuhum, they continue to design impactful programs that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and social change.