Janhavi

Ms Janhavi Melinkeri

Psychologist

“A compassionate and competent professional with 5+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents and school stakeholders”

About Me

This psychologist offers compassionate, competent support for children, adolescents, and their families. They help young people navigate emotional challenges, collaborating closely with parents and school stakeholders. Sessions create a space where complex feelings are understood, helping families find practical ways forward. This integrated approach is ideal for those seeking holistic support for their child's well-being and development.

Approach

Guided by years working with young people and school teams, my work focuses on practical steps and steady emotional learning. Based in Pune, I offer sessions in English, Hindi/Urdu and Marathi, and provide flexible online appointments to fit school timetables and family life. Sessions move at each young person’s pace, combining short skill-building, reflective discussion and careful home–school coordination, with brief between-session tasks to practice attention, self-control and communication. Families and teens seeking clear, collaborative routines and better understanding usually find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that 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.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • 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.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)

Qualifications

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Nottingham Trent University

Service Areas

Janhavi Melinkeri

In-person & Online

Pune, Maharashtra

India

Pune, India