A gold-medalist-led team of therapists, special educators and life coaches, building safe spaces for healing since 2019.
Deekshalya began as a small counseling practice in Adyar, Chennai, and has grown into a full wellness community supporting children, adolescents, women, men and families. We offer counselling and therapy including marital support, child psychology, coaching, special needs and psychotherapy.
Support is offered through 1:1 coaching, WhatsApp coaching, workshops and circles blending psychological tools with lived wisdom for lasting transformation. Today, over 500 members are part of our Wellness Community, and our guided courses reach even more people on their own healing timelines.
I’m Koushalya. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of listening to hundreds of stories, of motherhood, relationships, parenting, emotional struggles, and the battles people often carry silently. My own journey through motherhood taught me that sometimes, what we need most is not advice, but someone who truly understands. That realisation led me to begin supporting mothers through breastfeeding and postpartum counselling, and gradually expand my work into mental health, relationships, parenting, and family well-being. Through my YouTube channel, DMommyTalks, now known as koushalya_therapist, and through community programs in hospitals and public settings, I have reached and supported people across the world. My desire to understand people more deeply led me to pursue a Master’s in Counselling & Psychotherapy, where I graduated as a Gold Medalist. I have since completed specialised training in Parenting Coaching, Relationship & Marital Counselling, Child Psychology, Adolescent Counselling, NLP, CBT, Yoga, and women's well-being. I am also an IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Registered Yoga Teacher (200 hours), and currently pursuing my PhD in Relationship Psychotherapy. With over 8 years of experience, I now support women, couples, parents, children, and families through counselling, psychotherapy, parenting and relationship support, and emotional wellness programs. For me, this work is more than a profession. It is about creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported, because you don’t have to navigate life’s struggles alone.
I’m Saravanan. My journey into mental health began during the COVID-19 pandemic, while I was working in government service with the Corporation. I witnessed families struggling with fear, uncertainty, stress, and emotional exhaustion. I began offering free emotional support and counselling to friends, families, colleagues, and members of the community. What started as helping people through a difficult time slowly became my calling. I went on to pursue my Master’s in Counselling & Psychotherapy, followed by Special Education specialising in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD). I am trained in NLP and CBT and hold RCI registration. My work with special schools, developmental centres, and neurodivergent children taught me something I deeply believe today, every child deserves to be understood before they are expected to change.Their strengths, emotions, and individuality matter just as much as their challenges. Today, through Deekshalaya, I support children, adolescents, neurodivergent individuals, parents, couples, and families with emotional, behavioural, developmental, parenting, and relationship concerns. For me, this work is about creating a space where people feel heard rather than judged, supported rather than alone, and understood for who they truly are.
I’m Dharani. Before I became a part of the Deekshalaya team, I was simply a mother looking for a space where I could learn, connect, and be understood. During a sabbatical break from my corporate career, I chose to step back and give my children the time and care they needed. It was during this phase that I became a part of the Deekshalaya community, where I began connecting with and supporting other mothers who were navigating their own emotional and personal struggles. I realised that sometimes, a mother doesn't need a solution, she needs someone who will simply listen, understand, and remind her that she isn't alone. My natural inclination to connect with people and offer that support led Koushalya and Saravanan to invite me into the Deekshalaya family. What began as being a community member slowly became a journey of learning, personal growth, and professional development. With 5+ years of personal development experience, I became a Certified Life Coach, trained under the mentorship of Koushalya Jagadeesh and Saravanan. Today, I combine practical coaching tools with reflective practices to support individuals through 1:1 coaching and structured WhatsApp-based programs. Alongside coaching, I contribute to content creation and community program design, helping create spaces where psychological understanding can be translated into simple, practical skills for everyday life. For me, Deekshalaya is more than a workplace. It is a community that gave me the opportunity to grow while helping others grow, and that is what makes this journey deeply meaningful to me.
Our work is grounded in professional education, recognised certifications, and continuous learning across counselling, psychotherapy, relationships, parenting, child development, lactation, and holistic well-being.
We listen without judgement and create a safe space to be heard.
Every approach is tailored to individual needs, goals and circumstances.
We believe meaningful growth is supported by connection and understanding.
Practical tools and skills that support you beyond the session.
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