Sheela

Ms Sheela Balan

Counselor (Unregistered)

“Sheela Balan, MSc Counselling Psych, is a certified Trauma-focused Therapist, Queer Affirmative Therapist, and CBT practitioner. With 7 yrs of experience, she specialized in anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities. Creating a safe space, she offers expert support.”

About Me

I support individuals navigating anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, and learning disabilities. As a certified Trauma-focused and Queer Affirmative Therapist, I create a truly safe space. All parts of you are welcome here. Using approaches like CBT, I help you develop practical tools to manage daily challenges. My aim is for you to feel understood and empowered, finding strength to move forward. I am a good match for those seeking comprehensive, affirming support.

Approach

To support that feeling of being truly seen, I work in short, focused sessions that balance practical skill-building with reflective noticing. Whether we meet online from Bangalore or in person, sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace: brief in-session experiments, simple practices to try between meetings, and quick check-ins in English. The process blends present-focused behavioral steps with mindful awareness so you can test new responses to anxiety, attention difficulties, relationship strain or traumatic reminders. People seeking steady, affirming collaboration often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

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

    Learn more about ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
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    Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past 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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    Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

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    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

    Learn more about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
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    Relationship Counseling

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

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues
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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Anxiety

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

    Learn more about Anxiety
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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

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

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    Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

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    PTSD

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

    Learn more about PTSD

Professional Title:

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    Counselor (Unregistered)

    A counselor practising without formal registration, typically in a jurisdiction where registration is not legally required.

Qualifications

Martin Luther Christian University

Registrations

Martin Luther Christian University

Psychologist

Service Area

Online and offline in North Bangalore

In-person & Online

Bangalore, Karnataka

India