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Resolve personal and psychological problems

Are You Distressed, Depressed or Feeling Suicidal.. WE ARE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY: +91 80 23655557, +91 80 23656667, (9am – 9pm) (Mon - Sun), arpita.helpline@gmail.com


Our Team

Our team is composed of committed, trained, and experienced volunteers who are dedicated to providing support to those in distress. Each volunteer operates under the guidance of senior mentors and counsellors, ensuring a high standard of care and support.

To maintain and enhance our service quality, we conduct periodic refresher programs. These sessions are designed to update our volunteers' knowledge and improve their counselling skills. Our volunteers handle a diverse array of concerns, including relationship issues, academic and job-related stress, addiction, clinical depression, and cases involving a history of suicides in the family.

We have observed a steady increase in the number of calls we receive, reflecting the growing need for our services. Our team is proficient in a variety of languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Konkani. This linguistic diversity allows us to connect with and support individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

Senior Volunteers / Counsellors

Rukmini
Counsellor/ Project Co-ordinates
  • Degrees MA in Psychology (Clinical Psychology).

  • Details Is a patient listener and a learner with MA in Psychology (Clinical Psychology). Is a CBT, DBT, Art therapist and counsellor for drug and alcohol de addiction. Is an NLP practitioner and a certified in Life skills, Health and Wellness coach (BUMHI) from NIMHANS. Has conducted workshops for children, teachers and parents in various habits of mind and life skills.


Jayalakshmi
Counsellor/ Project Co-ordinates
  • Experience 10 years

  • Details IA certified counselor with 10 years of experience in counseling. Through years of learning, she understands that by using the skill of empathy coupled with theories of psychology, listening to people and understanding their emotions can become an unburdening and desirable task.

Dr. Sushma Gopalan
Clinical Psychologist
  • Degrees MSc (BT), MA (Psy), Post Graduation Diploma in Mental Health

  • Details An enthusiastic and optimistic individual who has experience in working with issues related to academics, students and family relationships. Holds degrees in MSc (BT), MA (Psy), Post Graduation Diploma in Mental Health. She is certified in Guidance and Soft skills training. She is a certified gatekeeper in suicide prevention. She is a Clinical Psychologist and a coordinator for internship programme at Arpita Foundation.

Deepa
Counsellor
  • Degrees MBA graduate and Diploma in Counselling Skills

  • Details After working in MNC, took to the calling of helping people in need through counselling. Warm and empathetic person with all ears to listen to the distressed people and promote mental health. Also counselled cancer patients and caregivers for a reputed hospital. Mentored children with Learning disability.

Panchakshari
Counsellor/ Project Co-ordinates
  • Degrees BE., MS., MBA., MA(Psychology)

  • Details Certified mind kinetics professional coach from CLI(Coaching and Leadership International). Trained Reiki and Yoga practitioner. Extensive experience in counseling and coaching skills in different areas across all aged persons including children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens. Has acquired a unique skill set, including effective communication, empathy, and boundless patience. Eager to support people in need to overcome their problems and enable them to lead a life in their desired way.

Radha
Counsellor
  • Degrees BA. MBA. Michigan University Masters in Professional Taxation Univ. of Texas, Austin Texas.

  • Details Employed as Investment, tax expert with legal firm in USA. Was an active volunteer work with Sisters of Mercy , caring for elderly Meals on Wheels program. USA. Taught middle school children for a Blind School and she volunteered her time at a suicide prevention helpline.

Paru
Counsellor
  • Degrees Bsc in computer science, Diploma in nutrition and dietitian

  • Details Trained rekhi practioner, trained to teach kids with autism, slow learners & down syndrome. Diploma in counselling Skills and Gate Keepers Course for suicide prevention. l am a compassionate animal lover and I believe that optimism and hard work is key to success.

Reena
Counsellor
  • Certified in Life Skills and Gatekeeper in sucide preventioner

  • Details An enthusiastic and a proactive person. A person who finds happiness in providing a helping hand to people in distress. A Graduate in Art with Life skill Training in Banjara.

Meera
Counsellor/ Project Co-ordinates
  • Degrees Computer Engineering

  • Details Held senior positions in IT companies for 25+ years. My passion is to enable adolescent to perform their best, carve one’s goals with focus, and accept challenges with healthy mind. Coach and mentor employees in their career, face career challenges with ease with emphasis on positive thinking. I have an MA degree in Counselling Psychology, Volunteering at different counselling centers for the past 6 years. I am a certified Life Skill trainer and mentor (NIMHANS). I have 20+ years of experience in Organizational Counselling, coaching and mentoring employees, 1st line and 2nd line managers, as a role in my senior management position in IT MNC companies.

Natasha
Counsellor
  • Degrees BSc., BLibSc., BEd.

  • Details An educator with over 35 years of school-teaching experience. Has acquired a unique skillset, including effective communication and boundless patience. With a Diploma in Counselling and Life Skills.