Ms Pooja Kakkar, BA

School Counsellor

Verified

“As a counsellor, I strive to create safe, supportive spaces where clients can explore and process their emotions. As an empathetic listener, I believe that meaningful change and personal growth are possible through the counselling process.”

About Me

I am an empathetic counsellor who brings my authentic self into every therapeutic relationship. I believe that genuine connection, warmth, and a non-judgmental presence help create a safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and working towards meaningful change.

Approach

As a counsellor, I work from a person-centered approach, believing that every individual has the capacity for growth and positive change. I bring empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard into the therapeutic relationship, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and understood.

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Basic Information

New Delhi, India

In-person

Services

I integrate Expressive Arts Therapy with principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice. By combining creative expression with evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I support clients in exploring their emotions, gaining insight into their experiences, and developing healthier patterns of thinking and coping.

Services Offered:

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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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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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.
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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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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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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School Refusal
A child or adolescent's persistent inability or unwillingness to attend school, typically driven by anxiety, social difficulties, bullying, or emotional distress.
Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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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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