Counsellors

Inner Compass Psychotherapy Hong Kong Mental Health Counsellor Dolly Nawalkha

Areas of Expertise: Substance use, Anxiety, Depression, Mild Trauma, Social and Behavioral issues, Emotion-Regulation, Bullying by peers and Familial Stress
Who She Works With: Adults, Couples, Specialising with Adolescents and Parents.

Dolly Nawalkha

Counsellor

​Dolly Nawalkha, is a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health counsellor who believes that therapy is a deeply personal journey, and a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn't resonate with the complexities of individual experiences. In the initial session, the focus will be on truly understanding your reasons for seeking support, the specific challenges you're navigating, and any roadblocks you've encountered along the way.

Her practice includes working with adults and couples, and she has a specialised focus on supporting teenagers and parents. In addition to individual counselling, Dolly closely works with parents, providing them with necessary support and guidance to navigate their children's emotional well-being, through programs like SPACE and ASUP.

Dolly is experienced in addressing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, mild trauma, social and behavioural challenges. Her therapeutic approach is highly personalised, with a treatment plan tailored to align with the client's unique goals and personality. Drawing from a diverse range of evidence-based modalities, she skilfully integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Arts-Based Therapy (ABT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT).

At Inner Compass, she regularly leads workshops for teenagers and adults. These include sessions focused on developing skills to manage anxiety and stress, foster emotion regulation and frustration tolerance skills and build relationships through arts-based therapy, as well as weekly art therapy workshops specifically for adults. Additionally, she organises tailored arts-based corporate workshops.


What You Can Expect

  • A Tailored Experience: You can expect to be met with understanding and a commitment to working at your pace, rather than adhering to a strict protocol.
  • An Integrative Approach: Therapy will thoughtfully blend different techniques to create a comprehensive plan that directly addresses your specific needs.
  • Opportunities for Creative Exploration: Arts-Based Therapy will be incorporated as a powerful tool for self-expression and gaining deeper insights.

Academic and Professional Credentials:

  • Experienced School Counsellor focusing on children aged 4 to 12 years of age
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences- Psychology (Hong Kong University, HK)
  • Masters in Counselling (Monash University, Australia)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents (Russ Harris)
  • Gottman’s Couple Therapy (Level 1 & 2)
  • Arts Based Practitioner (PGD, Mind and Arts Institute, India)
  • Trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
  • Trained in ASUP (Assessment of Skills and Unsolved Problems)

Client Feedback

I am blessed and grateful to have found such a wonderful person like Nivedita

I met Nivedita soon after I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, and I knew that she had successfully worked with cancer patients before. Sessions with Nivedita made me feel calm and stress-free. I truly overcame my fears regarding my chemotherapy sessions, and I was able to accept things as they came my way. I am so happy I found Nivedita, and I don’t think it would have been this smooth without her. - Priya Menon

I recommend Nivedita’s services to any parent who has a teen struggling with anxiety

My daughter she struggled badly with bouts of anxiety and as much as I tried, I was unable to help her. Nivedita taught my daughter techniques to overcome her fears and have better control over her emotions. Now, she is much happier. - Ilona S.

Nivedita has contributed significantly to my emotional, mental, and financial health.

Each visit to Dr. Ramanujam makes me a richer person with better insights into life. One Dr. Ramanujam in life is worth several well-meaning and wise friends! Dr. Ramanujam has a natural instinct and aptitude for her job, and that, combined with her compassionate and wise way of thinking, makes her a really amazing therapist! - A.K.

Nivedita is insightful

Nivedita helped me immensely with short-term anxiety, using a mixture of Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She regularly helps me dig down and pinpoint a particular emotion or motivation. Working with Nivedita continues to be immensely beneficial for my emotional life. - Z.M.

Nivedita was everything I had hoped for in a therapist!

At the end of every session, I felt physically rejuvenated and at the same time, psychologically more balanced, calm, and happier, even though going through some of these sessions wasn’t easy at all. Nivedita is not only a great therapist but a very special human being – kind, compassionate, and I always felt very safe and in good hands. - Caroline Halbroth

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Inner Compass Psychotherapy and Trauma Practice
Suite 1902, 19/F, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace,
Car Po Commercial Building,
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