Karthika

Ms Karthika J T, MSc

Associate Counselling Psychologist

“I am a counselling psychologist and expressive arts facilitator, supporting people with self-exploration, burnout, life transitions, and overall mental well-being.”

About me

I am a person who has always had questions of why in my life and this field has since been close to my heart. I am passionate about bringing my skills and presence to help people understand themselves better, navigate through tough times and become better versions of themselves along the process. I am a strong believer of holding spaces where this becomes possible. I bring this with a DBT-based approach, using expressive arts techniques across different modalities like visual arts, storytelling, writing, movement, music and play.

Approach

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is my primary approach because I believe it offers a beautiful balance of its four pillars: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. That said, I also draw on techniques from various other approaches, including CBT, humanistic, and solution-focused therapies. I also make extensive use of expressive arts techniques in my practice.
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Basic information

Languages:

English, Tamil

Fees:

Direct payment

Online Only

Services

My areas of specialisation include burnout, emotional regulation, self-exploration, creative blocks, transitions and over-all mental well-being.

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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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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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Counselling

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

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  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

    A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.

  • Expressive Arts Therapy

    A therapeutic approach that combines visual art, music, movement, writing, and drama as channels for emotional expression and processing.

  • 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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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Communities
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents
  • Couples

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Career Planning

    The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

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

  • Procrastination

    The habitual delay of important tasks despite knowing the consequences, often driven by underlying anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure.

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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:

  • Associate Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist completing supervised practice toward full registration as a counseling psychologist.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Science (MSc)

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Year: 2026

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Bharathiyar University; PSG College of Arts and Science

Year: 2024

Service Areas

Unarvugal

Online Only

Coimbatore

India

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