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Sakina A Bharmal
Counseling Psychologist | Arts based therapy Practitioner | Clinical Hypnotherapist

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When the Click Happened: The Day I Asked Anyway
A colleague once asked me, “How are you so comfortable asking questions? How do you speak your mind so easily?” It took me back to a...
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4 days ago1 min read


When the Click Happened: One Walk, Many Anchors
He was one of those clients who gave his all. Every tool we explored journaling, grounding, breathwork he tried them sincerely. “They all...
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Jul 101 min read


When the Click Happened: The Child, the Parent, and Me
During an online session, a client opened up about how difficult it had become to make decisions or move forward in her day. Not because...
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Jul 72 min read


When the Click Happened: The Friendship Allergy Test
In a recent session, a client shared something that sounded like progress: He had started saying no to plans he didn’t want to join. He...
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Jul 41 min read


When the Click Happened: The Power of Pause
In our early sessions, my client often felt rushed through tasks, conversations, and even emotions. Burnout, overwhelm, and a sense of...
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Jul 11 min read


When the Click Happened: A Story of Fear, Presence, and Connection
For most of my life, I was afraid of dogs. A bark would make my body tense. I once climbed onto a cupboard to avoid a puppy. Then I met...
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Jul 12 min read


When the Click Happened: The Doorway Wasn’t Out of Her, But Out of the System
A client walked in quietly, withdrawn, and careful with her words. I asked gently, “How are you?” She said, “Good.” But her voice held...
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Jul 11 min read


When the Click Happened: A Message from a Reader
This message from a client reminded me that sometimes healing doesn’t come from revisiting the past, but from living it differently now....
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Jul 11 min read


When the Click Happened: The Day the Inner Critic Softened
Before our session even began, my client and I were deep in conversation about Naruto . We were both animated discussing plots,...
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Jul 11 min read


When the Click Happened: The Ripple of Gratitude
I’ve always had the habit of saying thank you not just to people, but to plants, animals, even objects that supported me in some way....
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Jul 11 min read


When the Click Happened: Redefining Healing Beyond Talk
A junior once asked me: “Why do you keep doing so many courses? Isn’t counseling enough? How do you even choose which therapy to use?” It...
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Jul 12 min read


When the Click Happened: Healing Through Rewriting Memories
Let’s call her Anna. Anna came to therapy carrying deep wounds, childhood trauma, constant criticism, and a marriage that echoed her...
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Jul 11 min read
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