Vinika Lakhiani

I currently have availability for both individuals and couples.

We all carry certain beliefs absorbed from childhood influenced by community, culture, generational trauma or traditions. My work involves helping individuals and couples untangle these layers with compassion, depth and emotional safety. Do you feel depressed, anxious or stressed? Are you coping with some real life challenges at the moment, or does nothing in life feel great right now? Maybe you can't name the feeling but know you just don't feel ok. No matter what the issue, let's have a chat and see if this is something we can work through together. My name is Vinika, I am an Integrative counsellor and a fully registered member of the BACP. This means I can support you with a wide range of issues and more importantly, that I am able to tailor our work around your individual needs.

I work with people of all ages, and I offer remote online and telephone counselling. I see individuals as well as couples. I can see you on a short term or long-term basis depending on your needs. I will always work at your pace and stay alongside you throughout your counselling journey.

Whatever it is you are struggling with, my aim is to work towards building a genuine and warm relationship with you.

Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling lost, wondering who we are and where we are going, often repeating patterns and feeling stuck. Living with your own unique problems can feel like a really lonely place at times, even though you are surrounded by friends and family.

When we explore your issues together you will gain an increased self-awareness, more clarity and understanding, which can help bring about positive change in your life. I understand that counselling might not always be an easy experience but rest assured that when you talk to a counsellor who has been professionally trained to listen in an impartial, supportive and non-judgmental way, it can be immensely rewarding and beneficial.

I only offer sessions to clients seeking to work on a weekly basis and for a minimum of 6/12 sessions. This allows us to do some in depth work and offers you a chance to benefit from the journey of counselling. 

I support clients who are navigating :-

Individual Work:

Anxiety

Anger and anger management

Depression

Stress

Low self esteem/ self-confidence

Bereavement

Business/work related issues

Life transitions

Loneliness

relationship difficulties - family, friends, at work etc

Any individual issue that needs a safe space to explore

Trauma Work:

Childhood trauma

Intergenerational patterns

Shame, guilt, and self-criticism

Cultural and identity trauma

Relationship Trauma

Couples Work:

Cultural differences

Family expectations

Communications breakdown

Conflict resolution and mediation

Repeated patterns and arguments

Emotional distance

Sexual disconnect

Affairs and betrayel

Corporate Work:

Individual and group therapy

Flow and agile working

Leadership and management skills

Communicating effectively

Stress and Anxiety within the workplace

Professional/personal Relationships 

I offer a free 20 minute introductory call where we can discuss your issues and see if we might be a good fit.  Once we have arranged our first session I will send you lots more information in a welcome pack. During our first session we can go over any questions you may have, explore how we are going to work together and I will ask you to complete questions that help me to assess your needs and how we will be working together.