Aprajita Bhardwaj is a developmental and consulting psychologist with over 26 years of work experience. She has completed her PhD from the Dept. of Psychology, University of Madras. She has presented papers at conferences. She has received the Best Paper Award in the Category of Empowering Different Ability Groups in the International Conference in Applied Psychology (2006). Her post graduate Dissertation on ‘Social Pressure on Indian Preadolescents’ has been published in the International Journal ‘Scientia Paedogogica Experimentalis’ in the year 1985.

Aprajita has specific expertise in the field of learning disabilities and ADHD using the Orton Gillingham and Multisensory approaches and ‘The Strategic Instructional Model’ (SIM) developed by the Kansas University. She is trained and experienced in providing dynamic assessments and in improving the cognitive skills of students using the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment developed by the ‘International Centre for Enhancing Learning Potential’, Israel.

She is a Resource Person for Soft Skills Training for Maritime Training for junior and senior Merchant Navy officers. She has conducted training for the ‘Wellness at Sea’ training programme by Sailor Society’ London, UK and has trained over 800 cadets and officers for maintaining good mental health in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Aprajita is a consultant for relationships and behaviour problems among children and adults using the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy approach. She has also been trained and experienced in Applied Kinesiology using the Three in One Concepts. She has also been trained in Adrelian Approach in Marital Therapy from Betty Lou Bettner. She has also been trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and REBT.

Rajani Nandakumar, M.Sc. (Applied Psychology), Diploma in Counselling.
Relationship and Counselling Psychologist

Rajani Nandakumar is a practicing Relationship and Counselling Psychologist with nearly 20 years of professional experience in counselling, and psychological well-being. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology and a Diploma in Counselling, complemented by certifications in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Rajani is a Certified Professional Supervisor who has successfully completed the RISEUP Training for Individual and Group Supervision, facilitated by the Indian Academy of Professional Supervisors (IAPS), Chennai. The RISEUP model is widely followed across Australia and several Asia-Pacific RIM countries. She has also completed an online certification in the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, and is a Certified Queer Affirmative Counselling Practitioner.

Fluent in English, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam, Rajani is able to connect with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Actively involved in the mental health sector, Rajani is a member of several non-governmental organizations working in the field of psychology and counselling. She previously served as the President of the Chennai Counsellors’ Foundation and currently serves as the Secretary of the Indian Academy of Professional Supervisors (IAPS), contributing to the advancement of professional supervision and ethical counselling practices in India.

Counselling Psychologist | Wellness Consultant | Certified Professional Supervisor | Psycho-Oncology & Palliative Care

Dr. Veenavani Nallepalli is a Counselling Psychologist, Wellness Consultant, Trainer, Researcher, and Certified Professional Supervisor for Individual and Group Supervision. Her areas of interest include mental wellbeing, workplace wellness, psycho-oncology, palliative care, counselling, and professional development. She is regularly invited as a speaker and resource person for workshops, webinars, Faculty Development Programmes, and wellness programmes for educational institutions and organisations, where she shares practical approaches to mental wellbeing, stress management, self-care, life skills, and workplace wellness.

With a special interest in psycho-oncology and palliative care, Dr. Veenavani is passionate about supporting emotional wellbeing and quality of life for individuals and families facing cancer and serious illness. She also has a keen interest in research, particularly in areas related to mental health, wellbeing, counselling, and psycho-oncology. She has been part of the WISDOM e-Newsletter editorial team and served as its Editor from 2021–2022, contributing to the development and presentation of meaningful content in the field of mental health. As Joint Secretary and Committee Member of the Indian Academy of Professional Supervisors (IAPS), she supports professional supervision, continuous learning, reflective practice, and the growth of mental health and allied professionals.

Key Areas: Workplace Wellness • Mental Wellbeing • Psycho-Oncology • Palliative Care • Professional Supervision • Research • Training & Development

S Jayadevi Jayaprakash had 5 years of experience as a Food Microbiologist.
9+ years of experience in Special Education and Mental Health.

Presently working with Individuals with Intellectually Challenged and Normative Development of different age groups for different challenges in their mental health.

Trained Hypnotherapist from Indian Association of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis and Play therapy from PTUK.

Professional Supervisor (RISE-UP), Gender Expert and POSH TRAINER

Dr. Sujatha Kesh is a Counselling Psychologist, Professional Supervisor, Gender expert, aPOSH Trainer, and Founder of SAKHI COUNSELLING CENTRE.

With a career rooted in psychological wellbeing, professional growth, and holistic mental health practice, Sujatha Kesh offers individual and couples counselling, professional and group supervision, gender sensitisation, POSH and POCSO awareness, workplace wellbeing programmes, training, and organisational capacity building, supporting individuals, professionals, and organisations.

As a POSH trainer and consultant, Sujatha works extensively with organisations and Internal Committees, supporting them in developing a deeper understanding of the POSH Act from a psychological perspective.

Sujatha’s professional journey includes working with organisations and institutions such as KLAY Schools and Cecureus HR Services, contributing to counselling, employee assistance, parent support, workplace wellbeing, and professional capacity building. She has also been associated with suicide-prevention initiatives and has facilitated learning spaces for students, educators, mental health professionals, and corporate teams.

Professional Memberships

• Executive Committee Member – Indian Academy of Professional Supervisors (IAPS)
• Life Member – Indian Society of Training and Development (ISTD)
Membership No.: K-2262/2023
• Life Member – Clinical Psychology Society of India (CPSI)
Membership No.: LAM-0174/2026
• Life Member – National Association of Psychological Science (NAPS)

Certifications & Additional Professional Qualifications

• Trained in Gestalt therapy from Anil Thomas Fellowship
• Certified Professional Supervisor and Group Supervisor
• Certified in Personality Assessment – Cognizavest
• Diploma in School, Corporate and Family Counselling
• POSH Trainer and Awareness Professional
• POCSO Awareness Trainer

Gilda Rose Kalathil is a Counseling Psychologist and Trauma therapist with over 15 years of experience. She is a Certified EMDR therapist and Professional Supervisor.Gilda works with a holistic, trauma informed lens with children, young adults and adults. She has Certificates from Trauma Research Foundation, Playmaker from Life is Good Insititute, and PESI. Gilda integrates Art, Play, IFS, Polyvagal, SFT, CBT and ACT approaches in her therapy. She has wide experience working with Corporates, NGO’s, and Educational Institutions. She leads workshops and training in Leadership, Parenting, Mental Health and Mindfulness. Gilda is presently pursuing the Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Business School.

Gilda is a member of American Psychological Association, International School Counselor Association, Indian Counseling Association, Indian Association of Applied Psychologists along with  Indian Academy of Professional Supervisors. She engages in frequent research, presents at conferences and is working towards academic publishing. She heads the Counseling Department at an International School in Mumbai.

In addition to her professional life, Gilda is a Certified Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver, swimmer, artist, singer, traveller and author. She also has a Masters in Christian Studies.

Dr. Sayee Bhuvaneswari, PhD is a Counselling Psychologist, Certified Professional Supervisor, Group Supervisor, and Practicing Hypnotherapist with over 27 years of experience spanning corporate leadership and individual wellbeing.

After senior management roles at Hitachi and HCL, she founded Dheemer Consulting — a Chennai-based practice offering leadership coaching, strategy consulting and advisory for startups and growing organisations, corporate counselling, professional supervision, and capability building programmes for individuals, institutions, and organisations across India.

An Engineer turned Doctor, Sayee holds two doctorates — a PhD in Yogic Sciences (Spiritual Psychology) and a PhD in Psychology and Economics — alongside a Post Graduate Diploma in Management. She is a Certified Reality Therapist and Faculty Member at the William Glasser Institute USA, NLP Master Practitioner (NFNLP, USA), Licensed Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, Pearson Certified Career Counsellor, and POSH Trainer.

She is a TEDx Speaker and published author of book chapters and research articles in neuroeconomics and applied psychology.

She is a licensed boxing referee and silambam practitioner — bringing the same discipline of clarity, boundaries, and precision to her professional practice.