For the best interest of the clients, their details and names have been kept confidential
Client 1
‘’I came to my therapist struggling with depressive episodes, anxiety, low self-esteem, shutting down, and negative self-talk that were taking a toll on my mental health. I also experienced dissociation and social anxiety, making it hard to connect with others and participate in everyday activities. I felt like I was in a constant state of overwhelm and fear, and it was hard to imagine feeling any differently. She helped me understand the root causes of my anxiety and negative self-talk and let me find ways to manage these feelings when they arise. The sessions with her also helped me to navigate my dissociative episodes and work towards staying present in the moment.
Thanks to my therapist’s unwavering support and guidance, I have been able to overcome many of these challenges. She has also helped me identify my defense mechanisms and how to work through them.While I still have work to do, I am grateful to have my therapist by my side as I continue this journey. She has been patient, compassionate, and always willing to meet me where I am at. I have made significant progress in my mental health,and I know that I would not have been able to do it without her guidance and support.’’
Client 2
‘’Before therapy, I used to suffer from OCD and severe anxiety related to performance, and would constantly compare myself to others. If I felt less than others, I would feel envious and angry. I would put in hard work, but when I didn’t see results instantly, I would feel disheartened and would give up.Apart from this, I had extreme attachment issues and would cling to people. I would exhibit immature behavior and have problems being on my own. These insecurities in my relationships triggered frequent panic attacks.Therapy has brought about significant changes in me. I no longer get panic attacks and I can form healthy friendships. I’m even in a relationship. While I was more invested in pleasing others earlier, I am now in touch with what I truly want and am more patient and perseverant in my ef orts toward achieving those goals. Therapy helped me heal and focus on my growth – so much so that I recently won a fully-funded Ph.D. position at a leading UK university! I am still a work in progress, but I can feel myself healing a bit more every day!’’
Client 3
‘’As a child of abuse, I had been self-sabotaging my entire life. I had suffered extreme emotional abuse in my childhood leading to dependency, seeking validation, and low self-esteem. I was completely incapable of taking responsibility due to my low self-image and confidence. Today with the help of therapy, I can live independently without co-dependency and strive to make healthier choices each day. I am making conscious choices for myself and my child -my intolerance has declined to result in a nurturing and wholesome relationship with her. I can look through my patterns and be mindful of the consequences of my actions helping me in walking the right path.’’
Client 4
‘’Living in India with all the taboos around mental health opting for therapy was not easy, but I decided to give it a shot as weight gain and lack of vigilance caused by pills were killing me every day. I would be lying if I say that it is magical or cures everything in a jiffy. No, it does not work this way. It takes time, consistency, and faith.I was diagnosed with Borderline personality and with support from Mukul Ma’am. I gradually understood my defenses and triggers. She also made me identify the problem from its very root or in other words understand why I am the way I am.At present, the one thing that I can say without a second thought is that I am aware. Much more conscious of my choices and much more careful of my actions.There is still time to achieve complete emotional independence but I am much closer to it than my childish, depressed, and lonely self who came seeking help last year in June.”