Integrative Psychotherapist · Counsellor · Coach · Harrow, HA1 BSc (Hons) · PGC · MBACP
Realistic possibility to heal the mind, body & soul.
I combine lived experience with professional counselling and coaching training to support you on your life journey. In a safe and compassionate space, we gently explore life’s challenges, untangle your thoughts, and work towards living a meaningful life.
The heart of person centred therapy
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
Carl Rogers, founder of person centred therapy
Talking and being truly heard lies at the heart of the therapeutic relationship. Sometimes this deep listening alone is enough to bring insight and awareness; at other times, different therapeutic interventions give you the courage and support to shift unhelpful thinking patterns, habits and behaviours.
01 · About therapy
Why therapy?
Often in life, we reach a point where we feel confused or overwhelmed by pressures and expectations, and the daily demands of work, education and family begin to feel heavy and difficult to manage alone.
Therapy begins with your desire for change. It may be about wanting to stop feeling anxious, stressed, worried, low in self esteem, depressed, guilty or ashamed, and finding a way forward that feels right for you. Through therapy, you can begin to let go of past patterns and behaviours, improve your relationship with yourself and others, build healthy self esteem and grow in confidence.
Therapy provides a safe and confidential space where you can openly share your worries and whatever is weighing on your mind. Together, we look at where you are now, identify what may be holding you back, and work towards your life goals and aspirations. You don’t have to face your life challenges alone or in isolation.
- 01Let go of past patterns
- 02Improve your relationships
- 03Build healthy self esteem
- 04Grow in confidence
- 05Develop a positive outlook
- 06Sleep & rest more easily
- 07Find a fresh perspective
- 08Be your authentic self
BSc (Hons) · PGC · MBACP
02 · About me
Compassionate, personalised, never one size fits all
My journey began over 20 years ago, working in a variety of educational settings alongside vulnerable children and their families from diverse backgrounds and cultures. During this time, I supported children and families experiencing challenges with behaviour, as well as helping families better understand children with autism, ADHD and other forms of neurodiversity.
Through this work, I developed a deep appreciation for the importance of compassion, understanding and seeing each child and family as unique. I learned to tailor my support to their individual needs, combining emotional support and education to help families navigate everyday challenges and develop a greater understanding of one another.
This experience led me to further education and training in mentoring and coaching, eventually becoming an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor over 11 years ago. I then established my private practice, where I offer a tailored, compassionate and personalised therapeutic approach, shaped by my lived experience, professional training and many years of working with adults and children from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
I believe therapy is not a one size fits all approach. We are all unique, our life journeys are different, and our upbringing, culture and experiences shape the way we think, feel and process information. My aim is to offer a safe, welcoming and nonjudgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported in your own way.
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Unique to you
I see and respect you as a unique individual, and tailor my approach to your specific needs, whatever stage of life or situation you are facing.
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Collaborative
We work together to access your inner resources, strengthen areas of difficulty, and build on your existing strengths.
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Mind & body
By thinking and reflecting together, we begin to see, hear and understand the connection between your mind and body more clearly.
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In your language
I offer counselling in English, Gujarati and Hindi.
Together we work towards greater clarity, resilience and confidence, supporting meaningful healing and personal growth.
03 · Where therapy can help
Whatever you’re carrying
For the past 10 years I have worked in private practice, education and various charities, supporting individuals across the lifespan, from children aged 5 to adults aged 77, from across diverse cultural backgrounds.
Support with anxiety, stress, burnout, overthinking, everyday pressure and feelings of not being good enough, building your resilience and helping you find a way forward that feels manageable.
A safe, supportive holding space to work through trauma, long standing depression, guilt, shame, and suicidal or paranoid thoughts, at a pace that is right for you.
Working through relationship and marriage challenges, separation, and family issues, improving your relationship with yourself and the people around you.
Compassionate support through pregnancy and postnatal related difficulties, fertility treatments, miscarriage, and bereavement.
Exploring cultural conflict and cultural differences within relationships, including how race, religion, culture, family values and wider social influences shape your internal dialogue and sense of self.
Life brings many transitions and changes as we move through its different stages: a change of career or relationship, identity, family life, loss and bereavement, uncertainty, or feeling disconnected from ourselves. Therapy can help you rebuild and develop your self esteem and confidence along the way.
Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore whatever you want to release, to rebuild your self esteem and confidence, and to reconnect with who you are as you move forward.
04 · Next steps
Taking the next step
The wounds in your mind are not visible like a wound on your body, but they deserve an equal amount of care and attention. Unseen thoughts, emotions and experiences can shape our decisions and cause us pain inwardly.
In therapy you do not need to face the pain alone. We can work together and gently heal, with awareness and understanding.
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Reach out
You can contact me by booking a 15 minute consultation call through the website. Together, we can explore how therapy can enhance your life and support the healthy changes you are seeking.
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Your sessions
Each session lasts 50 minutes, scheduled at a time and day that suits you, in person in Harrow HA1, or online by video or telephone for your convenience.
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Short term therapy
Focused on immediate concerns such as stress and anxiety, burnout, anger, unhelpful thoughts, relationship issues, family or work conflicts, overthinking and worry.
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Long term therapy
Deeper work on unconscious thought patterns and behaviours, often influenced by family or cultural heritage, that can quietly cause stress, anxiety, emotional trauma or long standing depression.
Where we meet
Harrow
05 · In their words
Client reflections
“I feel like a changed person. I am now able to regulate my emotion without feeling overwhelmed or angry… I look forward to our session as I know I will leave feeling more confident.”
“Now I feel a sense of liberation and have put self care as a priority. I am now enjoying my time with new friends.”
“Rakshita is very caring and compassionate in giving me a safe, supportive holding space, where I feel comfortable to talk to her about my problems.”
“I truly feel Rakshita came in my life at the exact time to help me rebuild my life and my confidence in myself… I would wholeheartedly recommend counselling with Rakshita.”
“I know I will always get some insight awareness from our talk, which is always very helpful.”
In person in Harrow HA1 · online video & telephone sessions
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