Breaking Barriers
Multiple locations
(6)
Multiple locations
(6)
Counselling Psychologist
Counselling for individual adults and couples
Member of Singapore Association for Counsellors
Background and Experience
Atika is passionate about empowering individuals to lead a more productive and fulfilling life.
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6 customer reviews
Shivam
Atika is the best counselor/therapist I have been with. Her understanding of the problem and the ability to break it down into a language that I could understand was commendable. In this world of stress and anxiety I was very fortunate to have come across Atika, I initially had a fear of therapy hearing all these failed cases around me but sessions with Atika were the best thing that I did for my mental health. More...
Chayanika Choubey
Atika is a very knowledgable yet a grounded therapist. She is kind, empathetic and has a way to lead you on your journey of problem solving with lot of compassion. I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a great therapist. More...
Jamuna
Atika is an amazing therapist. She does not go by any prescriptive mode and has a strong feel for what the client really needs.
She has so many years of experience and has a holistic approach to healing.
Strongly recommend her !!
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John C.
Atika is an amazing therapist who is able to understand me in a real way. After every session, it felt as though weights have come off my shoulders. With her, I was able to explore my thoughts and feelings openly, making me realize things I wouldn't have by myself. I recommend her services to anyone in need of a compassionate and understanding therapist. More...
Shitij
I must express my deepest gratitude to Atika for her unwavering support and guidance throughout the most challenging periods of my life.
Her ability to listen attentively and provide a safe space for me to express myself has been invaluable. She offers assistance when necessary and provides advice only when requested, demonstrating her utmost respect for my autonomy. I am truly grateful for her exceptional care and professionalism.
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Asavari Capoor
Atika is simply amazing she is very experienced and she held a safe space for me which not only allowed me to explore and understand the depth of my issues but helped me take practical steps towards their resolution. I highly recommend her!
What do you love most about your job?
I believe every human being can be their authentic self by embracing their good, bad and ugly. We can live a life of purpose & meaning, joy & vitality while experiencing both courage & fear, confidence & self-doubt, calm & anxious. It is about becoming aware of these different parts of ourselves and then learning the skills to manage fear, the self-doubt and the anxiety.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I’m a sensitive person and growing up in the 90’s I felt like a misfit as people around me were more cognitive with focus on behaviour rather than emotions. Therefore, I felt something is wrong with me that I hurt easily! I questioned why can’t I be stronger and did try to change myself only to feel more pain.
This was my motivation to study psychology and more than anything understand myself as I was confused with the messaging I received from others and what I felt inside.
As I have been fortunate to experience other’s life journeys I have come to realise that all we need as humans is a validation of our experience. And that is my approach towards therapy, while I’m trained in different modalities like Person-Centred, Gottman’s Couple Therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming I use an eclectic approach as every individual is unique.
I have been practicing for 18+ Years including 4 Years in Singapore and I believed it was the right time to launch my own practice in Singapore - I have been blessed with a loyal base of clients who have unlocked their barriers working with me.
Why should our clients choose you?
We believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life. Our goal is to offer you a safe space where you feel heard, seen and understood without fear of judgment and our hope is that you open your heart for the journey to unfold.
Together, we’ll begin to manage the overwhelming emotions, identify the unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier ways of managing issues or challenges that you are facing.
At Breaking Barriers we provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to be at your most vulnerable self and we meet you where you are. To experience yourself in entirety – the messy & magical, the pain & power, the sadness & love, the fear and the courage.
I commit to holding your story with compassion and non-judgement. Nothing you tell me will be too much. Your whole, unfiltered self is safe here.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes I provide counselling both offline at a central location in Singapore and online as well.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Yes as per the govt regulations and compliance we follow safe covid practices for our offline sessions.
Individual Counselling
•Stress & Burnout – Chronic stress leads to burnout and you feel fatigue, lack of motivation & joy. We will work on identifying your stressors and develop healthy coping mechanisms so that you can regain the vitality.
From people-pleasing to having healthy boundaries and prioritising your own needs.
•Depression - Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. There is a feeling of hopeless and helplessness, loss of interest, change in appetite and sleep patterns, feeling worthless and can be accompanied by thoughts of death or suicide. Together we will explore the unhelpful thought patterns, build a routine and tap into resources that you can rely on.
From being depressed and hopeless to feeling more energetic and joyful.
•Anxiety - Anxiety is a sense of dread and constant worry. Together we’ll gently introduce moments of calm and grounding to soothe your nervous system and begin to provide a sense of ease.
Moving from feeling anxious to having a regulated nervous system, and feeling safe in the world.
•Life transitions - The one constant thing in life is change. However, any change positive or negative comes with a certain amount of stress because it is unfamiliar and that arouses anxiety. Change can be surprisingly hard. That’s because there’s usually more than a emotion roiling around. Along with happiness you may experience anxiety & self-doubt and we help with these overwhelming feelings.
From numbing or avoiding your pain to being able to express emotions in a healthy way and access deeper your inner wisdom.
•Self-doubt & Confidence - It’s normal to experience feelings of doubt when we are faced with new or challenging situations. It is something that we all may experience at certain times in our lives. However, when it becomes debilitating for us, that’s when we may need more tools to overcome self-doubt. Counselling helps one to gain insight into their issues and identify and change the negative thoughts and beliefs of self that he or she has.
From feeling broken and ashamed to really knowing & embracing your whole self.
Couple Counselling
“When marriages fail, it is not increasing conflict that is the cause. It is decreasing affection and emotional responsiveness...” Sue Johnson
The relationship that gave you joy and fulfillment is now causing pain and disappointment. As the initial honeymoon phase fades and the realities of life and responsibilities take over partners may feel overwhelmed and disconnected.
The things you found attractive in your partner like their carefree, go with the flow attitude now is annoying as you want them to be able to plan the finances and family holidays. The fights seem to be repetitive and you are finding it hard to break the vicious cycle.
Couple’s Therapy will help in break the cycle that leads to anger, frustration, and disconnection, manage conflict in meaningful ways, heal past hurts that happened within the relationship, learn to be seen and heard by one another and establish shared meaning and life goals.
Gottman Couples Therapy is an approach to couples therapy developed by Dr’s. John and Julie Gottman. It's based on over 40 years of research on what makes relationships succeed or fail. The therapy often involves assessment tools, such as questionnaires and interviews, to identify the specific issues within the relationship.
“Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, and small acts.” John Gottman
Bringing the Baby Home
Becoming parents is the most significant change that one may experience in their marriage. It brings both incredible rewards and challenges. Gottman research shows that 67% of couples experience a significant drop in the quality of their relationship during the first three years of their baby’s life. Don’t let this happen to you!
Learn how to strengthen your friendship, increase intimacy, and regulate conflict with the Bringing Baby Home On-Demand Parents Workshop.
This research-based and tested program will help you and your partner enhance your relationship satisfaction while bringing a new baby into your lives.
You’ll learn about child development, sensitive and responsive parenting tactics, how to coordinate with family members, and discover ways to keep each parent involved.
