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Client-centered
You set the pace and the agenda - my role is to listen deeply and guide, never to judge.
Mental Health Counsellor · Online sessions
Nothing is beyond repair.
English & UrduOnline via Aman
Falak Akhtar Wahla · Mental Health Counsellor
About me
Hello — I'm Falak.
I am a psychotherapist and human development professional with a Master’s degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University, a Certification in Humanistic Counselling, a Diploma in Psychotherapy from CPCAB, UK, and recent postgraduate coursework in Couples Counselling.
My work is primarily informed by psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches, alongside principles from cognitive-behavioural and somatic frameworks. I take an integrative approach, tailoring therapy to the individual rather than working from a single modality.
At the heart of my work is the belief that understanding ourselves is often the beginning of meaningful change. I see therapy as a space to explore the patterns, experiences, relationships, and parts of ourselves that shape the way we move through the world - not with judgment, but with curiosity and compassion.
I don’t believe people are broken. I believe that even the parts of our lives that feel stuck, painful, or difficult to understand can be explored, repaired, and transformed.
My approach
Three things I hold to.
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Psychodynamic
I draw on psychodynamic approaches to understand how your past experiences, relationships, emotions and unconscious patterns shape the way you think, feel and relate in the present.
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Bodywork
I try to incorporate somatic approaches to understand the connection between the mind and body, using awareness of bodily sensations, emotions, and physiological responses to support greater regulation, insight, and healing.
How I work
The methods I bring to the room.
Integrative Psychotherapy
I draw primarily from psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems approaches, while incorporating cognitive-behavioural and somatic principles where appropriate. I tailor the work to each individual, recognising that no single therapeutic approach can capture the complexity of a whole person.
What I can help with
- Child & AdolescentWorking with children and adolescents begins with understanding the world from their perspective. At this stage of life, emotions and experiences are not always easy to put into words, so therapy may look different from traditional talk therapy. I use a developmentally appropriate, integrative approach that may include conversation, play and creative activities, therapeutic writing, storytelling,
- AdultsTherapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and understand the patterns that may be shaping your life and relationships. I work with adults navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, life transitions, self-worth, identity, unresolved experiences, and patterns that feel difficult to change. Together, we explo
My journey
How I got here.
- Harvard UniversityEd.M Human Development & Psychology
- CPCABHumanistic Counselling
- CPCABIntegrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
Get in touch
If any of this sounds like you, let's talk.
You don't need the right words or a clear reason to reach out. Book a first session and we'll take it from there.
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