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About Sambhaavnayein

I founded Sambhaavnayein in October 2020 with the vision of co-creating emotionally safe and non-judgemental space as a trained and ethically practicing mental health professional. Sambhaavnayein means possibilities.

I believe that possibilities unfold with each door that we open or close. An open door came to me as an image and a metaphor to a life with possibilities. Current possibilities that I envision with this practice is to curate well being workshops, provide therapy, share my thoughts through visual art and writing, and offer merchandise (sooon!).

I believe that society often conditions us to make binary choices or feel limited in our choices related to career, relationships, politics. As individuals we don't have to make a choice between this or that and it could be this and that if we want it to be. I have used art as a coping mechanism and a medium of expression long before I knew these words. I have been studying psychology since 2014 and have continued to feel passionate about the field since then. Little did I know that there exists a professional field which combines my two interests: art therapy!

Services Offered

About Palak

Hi, I’m Palak. I am a trained art therapist, counsellor and somatic stress release practitioner with over 5 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I've worked with individuals, groups, and communities in addressing a variety of mental and emotional health concerns.  I presently work virtually and in London with clients who are eager to improve their general quality of life and connect with their true selves. I have a strong commitment to helping my clients live more fulfilling lives that are aligned with their values and personally meaningful.

About Palak

Hi, I’m Palak. I am a trained art therapist, counsellor and somatic stress release practitioner with over 5 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I've worked with individuals, groups, and communities in addressing a variety of mental and emotional health concerns.  I presently work virtually and in London with clients who are eager to improve their general quality of life and connect with their true selves. I have a strong commitment to helping my clients live more fulfilling lives that are aligned with their values and personally meaningful.

Education and Certifications

  • M.A. Art Psychotherapy -2023

    University of Roehampton

  • MSc Counselling Psychology - 2019

    CHRIST University, Bengaluru

  • BA Honors Psychology- 2017

    Rajasthan University, Jaipur

  • Queer Affirmative Counselling Practices- 2021

    Mariwala Health Initiative, Mumbai

  • Somatic Stress Release- 2021

    Scott Lyons, The Embody Lab

  • Trauma Informed Expressive Arts Therapy Level One Webinar Series 2021

    Cathy Malchiodi and Emily Johnson, Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute

  • Transformational Systemic Therapy Level 1 - 2019

    Satir Institute of Pacific and CHRIST University

  • Foundations in the Therapeutic Value of Art - 2019

    Artsphere, Pune

  • Certificate course in Dance Movement Therapy- 2017

    CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Bengaluru

Past Work Experience

  • Private Practitioner (Create content for social media to initiate and normalize conversations around seeking mental health services, provide therapy, curate workshops, marketing, accounting, networking, note-taking, stressing and destressing)

    Sambhaavnayein, India and UK (2019- ongoing)

  • Art Therapist

    NHS Trust, London (2023- Ongoing)

  • Trainee Art Therapist, NHS Trust, London (2022-23)

    SENCO School, London (2021-22)

  • Consutant Psychologist

    Vishakha Sanstha, Jaipur (2020)

  • Social Emotional Learning Facilitator, Saturday Art Class, Online (2020)

    Saturday Art Class, Mumbai (2019-20)

  • Counselling Psychologist

    Salaam Baalak Trust, Mumbai (2019-2020)