Rakhshanda

Ms Rakhshanda Rafiq

Psychologist

An experienced and Client Centered Psychologist, specialized in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and NLP Master Coach and Time Line Therapist.

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About Me

This experienced, client-centred psychologist helps individuals understand their inner world. They use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, NLP, and Time Line Therapy to explore thought patterns and emotional responses. Clients gain practical tools to address current challenges and release past limitations. This approach is ideal for those seeking clear strategies to navigate difficulties and build a more positive future.

Approach

Sessions focus on mapping the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviour with clear, practical steps and a steady, collaborative pace. I meet clients in Karachi and online, using English or Hindi/Urdu so interventions and homework fit your daily life and culture. In-session we practise short experiments, reframe stuck patterns and build coping routines, then tailor concise between-session exercises to consolidate change. This approach tends to help people facing transitions, anxiety, OCD, low self‑esteem or burnout.
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Services


Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications


Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology

Registrations


Happy Life Psychological Services

Psychologist

Service Area


Diamond Medical Centre

In-person & Online

Karachi, Sindh

Pakistan