Sonely Bulchandani
Registered Psychotherapist, CMPC (Supervised)
Client Focus: Adults, Couples, Athletes, Leaders and High Performers
Modalities: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Humanistic Approaches, Performance Psychology
Common Concerns: Anxiety and Stress/Burnout, Confidence, Depression, Mental Block, Identity and Self-Development, Self-Esteem
Areas of Practice: Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Mental Performance
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
With over 10 years of strength and mindset coaching, I have come to see the value of combining the training of the mind and body. My approach as a therapist evolves from this, appreciating the uniqueness of each individual. As an athlete myself, I am fascinated by what our minds can do and how we, as individuals, have the power to create our own story and journey. I wish more people knew that therapy is not only about working through challenges, it is also about building strength, resilience, and clarity. Just as training the body develops physical strength, therapy trains the mind to perform at its best.
Providing culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive therapy is one of the key focuses of my practice. Born in Nigeria, in a South-Asian Indian family, I have had a culturally rich upbringing that encouraged and fostered multiculturalism throughout my life. While in Nigeria, I attended a Lebanese school that furthered my curiosity and appreciation for diversity and inclusiveness. Coming from an ethnically diverse background, I appreciate the differences and uniqueness of collectivistic and individualistic societies, and I bring a culturally sensitive and individualized approach to every client.
My approach is collaborative, holistic, and culturally informed. I see clients as the experts of their own lives and provide support, guidance, and the tools to help them recognize their strengths, reframe obstacles, and build the psychological resilience needed for healing and growth. I believe everyone has strengths, and sometimes we may need direction along with the right tools to navigate through various paths. I integrate my background in athletics and mindset coaching with therapeutic strategies, creating an approach that is practical, empowering, and adaptable to diverse client needs.
I work with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, including athletes, leaders, and high performers. Many of my clients are navigating pressure-filled environments where mindset and resilience are critical to success, and I also support people facing life transitions, identity challenges, and the stress that comes with balancing personal and professional demands. Drawing from my background as a strength and mindset coach, I combine therapeutic strategies with performance-focused approaches so clients not only feel more grounded but also perform with greater clarity, confidence, and leadership presence in high-stakes environments.
I integrate culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches with performance psychology and strength-based methods, including performance psychology strategies such as visualization, mental routines, and self-regulation. In a first session, you can expect a supportive, collaborative conversation where we focus on your goals, challenges, and strengths in a safe, inclusive environment where you feel respected and empowered from the very beginning. I am working in consultation and training with Dr. Kim Foster Yardley, the founder of The Mental Game Clinic. I look forward to working with you and supporting you to get to where you want to be.
Performance Interests: I compete in natural bodybuilding and placed in the top six at nationals, which taught me the importance of discipline, resilience, and mindset in high-performance sport. Strength training is a lifelong passion of mine, and I continue to work as a strength and mindset coach alongside my therapy practice. Outside of competition and coaching, I enjoy hiking and am currently learning to enjoy long-distance biking, always finding new ways to challenge both body and mind. A quote I live by: "I am a reflection of my effort and not my result".
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