Qualified Psychologist for South Asian Women.
It’s time to live life on your terms.
No more suffering in silence…
From a young age, you may have been exposed to multiple cultural messages that have been internalised and carried with you throughout your life. These beliefs likely shape your everyday life and may have become ‘normal’ or ‘acceptable.’ That’s not okay and I’m here to tell you it’s time for things to change.
Maybe you feel like you’ve spent your life caring for other people, giving into community demands, whilst putting your own needs last?
Maybe you’re tired of going through life feeling like you’re constantly treading on eggshells instead of having your own voice and expressing how you really feel?
Maybe you often find yourself shrinking into the shadows instead of letting your authentic self shine?
Maybe you wish you could take back your power in terms of the double standards you may be experiencing at home or within your community?
And maybe, just maybe, you’re ready to stop holding yourself back, put yourself first, and live a more fulfilled and joyful life?
If this is you, I’ve made it my mission to create a safe space for women like you who are struggling with gender inequalities, family dynamics, and everything in between, so you can be the you you were meant to be.
Hi, my name’s Dr Ranjot Bhogal and I see you….
I hear you. I empathise with you. And I completely understand you.
You see, I grew up surrounded by the all-too-common conditioning that, as a South Asian woman, I was to serve others - no matter the cost to my own mental and physical health.
When I was 18 years old, I had an anaphylactic shock due to an allergy to sesame and nuts, which totally shook me. I developed severe anxiety and panic attacks, refused to go on public transport, stopped going to university, got signed off from work, and essentially wrapped myself in bubble wrap because I was too scared to go anywhere or do anything. I didn’t even realise what the anxiety or panic attacks were because they simply weren’t spoken about in my community - discussing mental health was a big ‘no, no’.
Fortunately for me, I finally decided to see a medical professional about it. They patiently sat with me, explained what panic attacks were and how to manage them, and I was given medication and referred for CBT. With six weeks support, although I was back on the train again, I wasn’t 100% myself and felt my time with my therapist was cut drastically short. I’d hoped the medication would ‘fix me’ but in reality, it was the CBT that made all the difference. I couldn’t believe how life-changing that support could be, if only it were more tailored.
Fast forward and I have a degree in psychology, a doctorate in counselling psychology, over 6 years working in the NHS serving a range of clients in my local area. I realised not everyone’s problems can be ‘fixed’ in the limited 6-12 week timeframe that the NHS offers, and we shouldn’t have to choose one type of therapy over another…
…Which is precisely why I set up my own mental health practice! To pull together different effective therapy techniques to help reduce the stigma attached to mental health support in the community, and to provide a safe space for women to explore their needs so they can live life on their terms.
My Research
In 2020, I published a research paper titled “Punjabi Depression Inventory: A culturally sensitive measure for Punjabi-speaking migrants residing in the UK.” I’d realised there was a real lack of empirical research investigating the impact of culture on depressive symptoms within Punjabi-speaking individuals in the UK, who originally migrated from India.
191 people participated in the study and my hope is that the findings will be used as an aid to provide training to help mental health professionals enhance their cultural knowledge of working with this class of individuals, and ultimately broaden their methods of assessment, formulation, and treatment plans.
Affirmation Cards for South Asian Women.
Give the gift of positivity with our beautiful crafted Affirmation Cards, designed specifically for South Asian women. Whether for yourself or a loved one, each set includes 52 unique Self-Love Cards - ideal for enhancing your self-love and self-care routine. Start your week by selecting a new affirmation card to display in a visible spot or carry with you throughout the day.