Akshaya

Ms Akshaya Ashokan

Counseling Psychologist

I am a counselling psychologist from Bangalore. My work is focused on counselling individuals, groups or families to help them understand problems, define goals and develop realistic action plans. I specialize in providing psychological guidance, emotional wellness, anxiety stress and anger management.

About Me

I offer psychological guidance to individuals, groups, and families. My focus is helping you understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans. We work together to manage anxiety, stress, and anger effectively, fostering greater emotional wellness. This collaborative, practical approach is ideal for anyone seeking concrete strategies for lasting personal change.

Approach

Sessions focus on translating insight into small, practical steps, with goals set by you and measured against simple checkpoints. I see people in Bangalore and work online, offering therapy in English, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil so sessions fit your life. In-session we use focused conversation, gentle experiential tasks such as drawing or role-play, brief skill practice and clear psychoeducation, with short between-session exercises to build momentum. This paced, hands-on way tends to suit adolescents and adults navigating transitions, trauma, addiction or persistent stress.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Rehabilitation

    Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications


Martin Luther Christian University

Montfort Institute of Advanced Studies

Banjara Academy

Registrations


MSc Counseling Psychology

Psychologist

Service Area


Mind & Beyond

In-person & Online

Bangalore, Karnataka

India