Atika is an experienced counselling psychologist with over 18+ yrs of experience practising in India & Singapore. http://breakingbarriers.co.in/
Who are We
We at Breaking Barriers are psychological counselors who are trained in the art of listening and have skills to help you explore your concerns, make sense of complex issues and clear the web of confusion to regain objectivity. Having someone to talk to who is not directly involved in your particular circumstances can make a real difference. Psychological counselors work with individual
11/09/2025
Having lost a loved one to su***de. The grief, the questions, the guilt and moments that will never be complete feel so heavy! I share this not just as my truth, but to raise awareness. By talking about it, we can break the stigma. By listening, we can create spaces where others don’t have to feel so alone in their pain.
10/09/2025
Behind every thought of su***de is a deep struggle with despair, loneliness or feeling like a burden. What people truly long for is not death, but relief and hope. Let’s break the silence. Let’s make it safe to say, “I’m not okay.”
Let’s raise awareness that promotes care and compassion, not judgment !
30/08/2025
Ever feel like you and your partner are speaking different languages? It’s not about what you say, but whether you are truly heard. When you are heard, you are understood, and that’s where your healing begins.
# couples
04/06/2025
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We know these things... but sometimes, we forget.
Save this for a tough day.
Share it with someone who needs to hear it.
Drop a 💛 if one of these hit home.
Add relevant hashtags pls
kindly schedule this and keep
28/05/2025
What feels like overreaction in adulthood…
is often a perfectly reasonable reaction from a child still living in your nervous system.
Abandonment doesn’t always come from neglect.
Sometimes, it’s emotional absence, inconsistent love, or simply not being seen.
But healing is possible, when your body finally feels what it missed:
Safety. Consistency. Connection.
21/05/2025
Not every emotion needs to be “”fixed.”” Some just need to be felt — with someone safe nearby.
When your child is hurting and you don’t know why, your presence matters more than perfect words. These simple phrases tell them:
“You’re not alone. You’re allowed to feel. I’m here.”
Save this for the hard days.
17/05/2025
When two people fight, it’s rarely just about the fight.
It’s about feeling unseen, unheard, and unsupported.
Couples therapy isn’t about choosing sides or pointing fingers.
It’s about asking the questions neither of you could say out loud —
The ones that lead to real conversations, not just repeated arguments.
Like the sun holding space for two moons in different phases,
A therapist helps you pause, reflect, and rebuild a connection.