Clinical Director/ Senior Counsellor
I, Karthika Menon Thomas, hold a Master of Counselling postgraduate degree from the University of Canberra, Australia. I have previously worked as a Family Counsellor (Post-Separation Family Services) and as a Student Counsellor (IMPACT services) at Marymead, Canberra, providing individual and group counselling support services under the umbrella of a child-inclusive and trauma-informed approach. I presently hold a Level 2 membership with the Australian Counselling Association. I also have a background working as a Registered behaviour Therapist providing early intervention ABA therapy to children, clinically diagnosed with Autism, developmental delays and other neurological differences. As a Volunteer Counsellor at Parentline, Canberra, Australia, I provided telephone, online and face-to-face counselling services to children and families. I had the opportunity to be trained in the Parent Effectiveness Approach which enables me to provide training and support to parents and carers who wish to optimize their relationship with their children.
I primarily use a Person-Centered Approach with integrated elements of mindfulness-based strategies in Counselling. I have been trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Art and Play Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapeutic approach. I have recently been trained and certified by Unyte in Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Integrated Listening System (ILS) providing an evidence-based Audio therapy approach to help Neurodiverse children, adolescents and adults thrive. I am a compassionate individual with a kind-hearted, patient, and pleasant personality looking forward to assisting and helping children, adolescents, adults, parents and carers to my maximum capacity.
Languages known: English, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada
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Triveni -Child Psychologist/Counsellor
Triveni holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing in the field of Child Psychology for nearly 3 years. She primarily provides Client-Centered Therapy and ensures she builds and maintains a strong rapport and trust throughout every phase of the therapeutic process. She is a passionate and dedicated Psychologist who endeavors to help individuals, children, couples, and families to reach their desired therapeutic outcomes. "If you follow the child, you can find out something new" is an inspiring quote in Child Psychology she firmly believes in and incorporates it in her focused work with children and supports them in all aspects. She has been trained comprehensively in the TEACHH method and related behavioral management strategies that enhance her capacity to work with children, especially children with neurological differences.
Languages known: English, and Tamil
Alumary- Child Psychologist/ Counsellor
Alumary holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology and has been working in the field for about 2 years. She has previously worked as an Assistant Professor of Psychology and is very passionate about the field. Client-centered and Solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches are her choice of therapeutic modules in her work at the clinical setting. She is focused on developing and maintaining a close therapeutic relationship with a strong foundation of trust throughout the therapeutic process. She is a committed and passionate psychologist, striving to assist clients in seeking their desired therapeutic outcomes. She has recently been trained and certified in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy which enhances her capacity to work and use this modality with clients experiencing various mental health conditions.
Languages known: English, Malayalam, and Tamil
Aafia- Child Psychologist/ Counsellor
Aafia is in the process of completing her Master's in Counselling Psychology. She is passionate about working with children and has a keen interest in child and adolescent Psychology. She has gained extensive experience in the domain through fieldwork-based internships with renowned institutions that have further deepened her understanding of the human psyche. She is a compassionate, empathic, and passionate Psychologist, eager to learn and enhance her strengths as a clinician. She primarily uses person-centered and CBT approaches and is constantly motivated to learn, understand, and practice her skills in the therapeutic setting.
Languages known: English, Hindi, and Bengali
Ayesha- Child Psychologist/ Counsellor
Ayesha Khaleel is a dedicated psychologist currently in the final process of completing her Master's in Clinical Psychology. With a passion for helping and supporting individuals with mental health struggles, she has gained valuable experience through multiple internships, the most prominent one is her experience interning at NIMHANS, wherein, she had the opportunity to interact with neurologically diverse children. She is also working at Mindspace.club wherein, she helps provide a safe space for individuals to express or vent out and help them to deal effectively with various mental health concerns. Being an empathetic and good listener, Ayesha is passionate about providing counselling services to the best of her capacity and encouraging clients to bring out positive changes. She is also a trauma-informed, and queer-informed therapist, ensuring inclusiveness and sensitive care for all clients.
Languages known: English, Hindi, Kannada, and Urdu.
Tanmayata- Child Psychologist/ Counsellor
Tanmayata is in the finishing stages of her Master's in Counselling Psychology. She is deeply passionate about her mental health and is particularly interested in child and adolescent psychology. Through her fieldwork-based internships at leading institutions, she has gained valuable experience and a nuanced understanding of various psychological conditions affecting young individuals. Tanmayata is a dedicated and empathetic clinician who employs person-centered and cognitive-behavioral approaches in her therapeutic practice. She is motivated and eager to continue learning, refining, and growing her skills to provide effective and compassionate support to her young clients.
Languages known: English and Hindi
Ananya-Counselling Psychologist
Ananya is in the process of completing her Master's in Counselling Psychology. She is passionate about working towards creating awareness about mental health and breaking the stigma attached to therapy while providing evidence-based, client-centered therapeutic services. She is trained in and actively uses CBT, REBT, Gestalt therapy, Transactional Analysis, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, and person-centered therapeutic approaches. She is committed to providing clients with a safe, non-judgmental environment through skilled rapport-building and active listening. Her experience includes taking therapy sessions under supervision, demonstrating proficiency i tailoring interventions to individual client needs. Her work involves providing support, guidance, and assistance to individuals with diverse needs, such as, anxiety, stress, behavioral challenges, or emotional issues, addressing life transitions, intergenerational trauma, family patterns, and adolescent development. She is also experienced in facilitating various group sessions, psychoeducation sessions, and career counselling workshops for diverse groups.
Languages known: English, Hindi and Telugu
Sumaiya-Intake Clinician/Counselling Psychologist
Sumaiya Shajahan is a dedicated Intake Counsellor and Counselling Psychologist at ReNyou. She holds a postgraduate degree in Applied Psychology (Clinical Specialization). She has gained valuable experience through internships, providing relief room sessions to individuals dealing with mental health challenges. With a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges, Sumaiya is committed to providing compassionate and effective counselling services. By fostering a safe and supportive space, Sumaiya helps clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to promote healing and growth.
Languages known: English, Hindi, and Bengali