a quiet beginning
Psychological Support for Individuals, Families and Organisations
The Holding Space is a mental health and wellbeing platform offering counselling, psychological assessment, support groups, and customised trainings for individuals, families, schools, workplaces and communities.
We believe that meaningful support begins with being heard, understood and met without judgement.
A Safe Space to Be Heard, Understood and Supported
People reach out for support for many different reasons.
Sometimes, they are experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout or a major life transition. Sometimes, parents are trying to better understand their child's emotional, behavioural or developmental needs. Organisations may be looking for practical ways to support employee wellbeing, improve mental health awareness or create healthier workplace cultures.
The Holding Space brings these needs together under one platform — combining professional psychological knowledge with warmth and respect for the complexity of every experience.
what we offer
Our Services
Counselling and Therapy
A confidential space to speak openly and work towards meaningful change — for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents.
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Clarity for emotional, behavioural, developmental or learning-related concerns — for children, adolescents and adults.
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Practical, customised mental-health sessions for workplaces, schools, universities, NGOs and community organisations.
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Facilitated groups where participants share, feel less alone and learn practical tools alongside others facing similar concerns.
Learn moreSupport for Individuals
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. You may know that something does not feel right without knowing exactly what kind of help you need. Complete the enquiry form and tell us briefly what you have been experiencing — we'll help guide you towards an appropriate next step.
Support for Organisations
Employee wellbeing requires more than a one-off presentation. We work with corporations, educational institutions, NGOs and other organisations to develop support that reflects their people, challenges and working environment.
- Mental-health workshops
- Awareness webinars
- Multi-session programmes
- Employee counselling
- On-site or online support
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Crisis support
- Psychological assessment
experience & presence
Trainings Led by Experience
Training and workshop engagements are currently led by Khubi Khaleeq, clinical psychologist, experienced facilitator and founder of The Holding Space. Her sessions combine psychological insight with discussion, reflection and practical activities that participants can apply beyond the workshop.
Trusted by
- Coca-Cola
- British American Tobacco
- Siemens
- Interloop
- Daftarkhwan
- HBL
- Tapal
- Reckitt
- LUMS
- BNU
about
Professional Support With a Human Approach
The Holding Space was founded with a simple belief: people need places where they can speak openly, feel understood and receive support that respects the complexity of their experiences.
What began as a space for facilitated support groups is now growing into a broader mental-health and wellbeing platform, co-founded by Khubi Khaleeq, clinical psychologist and therapist.
how we work
Our Approach
Warm, professional and individualised. Our work is guided by a few core principles.
You are more than a diagnosis
We seek to understand the person, family or situation rather than reducing concerns to a label.
Support should be individualised
Therapy, assessment and organisational programmes are planned around the people involved.
Psychological knowledge should be practical
Our aim is to help people use what they learn in daily life, relationships and workplaces.
Confidentiality and respect matter
We approach every enquiry and service with care, professionalism and respect for privacy.
The right starting point may differ
Therapy, assessment, a support group, a parenting consultation — the right first step varies.
In-Person and Online Services
In-person counselling, therapy and selected assessments are currently available in Lahore.
Corporate trainings and workshops can be delivered in person across Pakistan.
Online counselling, consultations, selected assessments and trainings are available for English, Urdu and Hindi-speaking clients and organisations internationally.