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Do you dream of feeling more confidence, joy and peace in your life? Do you feel stuck in old stories and patterns? Are you just plain tired of feeling this way? No matter what you have gone through in your life or how you are feeling right now, you are capable of change. If you are going through a particularly challenging time in your life, you are in the right place. Reaching out for support with an empathetic and skilled counsellor is a huge step. We all need need help sometimes and by making this choice, your healing has already begun.
I'm Sukhi Bal and I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Coach. I support people like you who are looking to grow, heal and connect deeper with themselves and others. Whatever challenge you are going through right now, this is your opportunity, a signal, a wake-up call, a catalyst for you to become more of who you were meant to be. You are not broken, no matter what has happened to you. You are whole, complete and have everything you need within you. By accessing your own innate healing capacity alongside a safe guide and witness, wellness is possible!
How I work with clients is compassionate, empowering and holistic. All elements of your human experience are honoured. Using a range of modalities, I help you move towards Mental, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual (MEPS) wellness and healing. Whether you are struggling with anxiety and depression, relationship challenges (including parenting and partnership), addictive patterns, grief and loss, or self-esteem issues - all these challenges can be addressed powerfully in this integrated way. We are not looking for a one-dimentional fix here; we are going deep and creating transformation on all levels so you can experience the wholeness of your being.
Professional training coupled with my own personal growth journey has prepared me to show up fully for you with deep empathy and unwavering confidence in your capacity to create ripples of change in your life. Doing my own inner work and healing has also been a cornerstone to my life. After having 3 children in 4 years (all boys!) I went through a very difficult time. I was overwhelmed, disempowered and disconnected from my inner wisdom and self-love. What I discovered, though, was that facing my greatest challenge was actually the portal to my growth, transformation and freedom. This is my deepest wish for you too.
Please feel free to reach out to me by email (hello@sukhibal.com) with any questions you may have.
I offer a free 30 minute consult to help decide whether we would be the right fit to work together.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Examples of how this holistic therapy approach supports MEPS healing:
Mental
- Understanding how your thinking and stories affect your experience
- Examining beliefs/conditioning and discovering where they came from
- Seeing through cognitive distortions
- Creating new, empowered meanings out of your experiences
Emotional
- Learning skills to access and identify emotions
- Gaining an ability to process emotions without overwhelm
- Developing a healthy and graceful relationship with your emotions
- Connecting with your Inner Child and Internal Parts
Physical
- Understanding how the body holds trauma and stores memories
- Using somatics to access and move things trapped in the body
- Tapping into the innate healing capacity of the body
- Learning skills to recalibrate the nervous system
Spiritual
- Connecting to our larger experience of existence
- Tuning into our relationship with the present moment and the Sacred
- Exploring different states of consciousness
- Integrating non-ordinary and mystical experiences
Specialized Trainings:
Certificate Program in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research
Psychedelic-Assisted therapy has the potential to revolutionize mental health and personal development. I am currently training at one of the only University-accredited programs through the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). Although not legalized yet in US and Canada, I am able to help you with preparation and integration for a psychedelic journey, to ensure that the experience is as transformational and positive as possible for you. Current research studies show phenomenal outcomes for many issues, including PTSD, addictions, and end-of-life anxiety.
Compassionate Inquiry
Developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, Compassionate Inquiry is an approach to self-discovery and healing that delves deep into the roots of emotional and physical suffering. This method involves exploring the underlying beliefs, emotions, and traumas that shape an individual's experiences and behaviours. Particularly relevant to addiction and mental health, I incorporate this powerful and loving approach to help you discover your own self-compassion towards your circumstances and yourself.
Conscious Parenting Method Certification
Conscious Parenting is not about your children. Conscious parenting is about raising your own consciousness, taking care of your inner child wounds and breaking free from cultural conditioning. Trained in the Conscious Parenting Method™ by Dr. Shefali, I help you deconstruct lifelong patterns and empower you to live an authentic life, while holding deep love for yourself and liberating your children.
Specialized Training
- Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Research Certificate Program at California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
- Conscious Parenting Method Coaching Certification - taught by Dr Shefali