counselling2wellness
CHAHAT JAIN
Counselling Psychologist
CHAHAT JAIN
Founder & Counselling Psychologist
Chahat Jain is the founder of counselling2wellness. She is a counselling psychologist. Her approach and her learnings have been incorporated in her work and the soul of this platform.
“As part of my learnings of the importance of mental and emotional health, the capabilities of human mind, & view of various schools of thoughts in psychology, I have always been inspired to go deeper in it. I also believe, a holistic approach is important for better living”.
With the zeal and drive to create awareness amongst people, and help them with professional services in achieving holistic wellness, she started this platform.
She was always driven by her interest and passion in the field of Psychology, from the time in school, being a CBSE topper in Psychology. She also pursued it in college years too. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, from Indraprastha College For Women, University of Delhi and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). She holds a B.ed Degree , from Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak and has teaching experience with younger age groups. She completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy, from IGNOU. She has written a Thesis on Internet Addiction and on Marital Satisfaction in her Master’s and PGD programme respectively.She is certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) from the Beck Institute, USA.
Actively being involved in social work, with her mother she imbibes in her, the empathetic approach, in her professional practice as a counselling psychologist, as well.
The platform of online counselling and wellness services, as she puts it, “Bringing together a team, to help people in areas of wellness, was only a vision. It took its shape , when the enthusiastic, motivated and passionate individuals came together to make wellness not a lifestyle or routine, but an enhancing life experience throughout journey of life”.
VANITA JAIN
Co Founder, HR & Business Developer
Vanita Jain is the co founder of counselling2wellness. She is the HR and business developer of the platform.
She is a Psychology graduate from University of Delhi. To Further her knowledge she pursued Law. Topping the University with a gold medal she stepped into the world of business.
Her administrative qualities and ambition led her to do business of garments which took her to a global level and she gained experience of all sorts. Took some experience in Insurance Industry and was an ace agent. Achieving all that she had aimed for,the need to give back to society took her to associate with many charitable organisations. Devoting her services to the under privileged was a great satisfaction and the work continues on a platform called Samarpanlife.
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As she says, "Making a difference is the most important achievement and I will further my goals by being part of this platform wherein we will spread a way of life called holistic wellness to make life more fulfilling" . The business development of this platform and all administrative work ,as a part of the team , she makes sure to provide all services to satisfaction.
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Prof (Dr). SWASTI S VOHRA
Faculty Social and Positive Psychology, Consultant Resilience and Wellness
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Dr. Swasti S Vohra is Faculty Social and Positive Psychology at University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA, and a Practicing consultant in Resilience and Wellness at Sandia National Laboratory, Oasis life long learning institute, Albuquerque Library System, Collegiate Recovery Center, and the Physician Assistant Program at UNM.
Dr. Vohra designs, teaches and trains students in her upper level research based credit course at the Department of Psychology and runs the leadership development at the Department of Communication and Journalism in addition to supervising independent research projects and teaching Advanced Social Psychology to Graduate students at University of New Mexico, Albuquerque USA.
Dr. Vohra holds an M. A. and PhD, in Applied Psychology, from University of Delhi. She took Voluntary retirement after becoming a Full Professor from Delhi University with almost 30 years of teaching, research and training experience in Social Psychology and Counselling at the Post Graduate and Doctoral Level. She is a member of leading national and international professional associations including the APA. She has 31 original publications and book chapters in internationally accredited journals & books and research & training grants from ICSSR, NCERT & UGC in India and from NSF, REBT, CCL, Post Graduate Centre for Mental Health USA.
Dr Vohra has been the Principal Investigator NCERT research project on Facilitating Mental Health through value Inculcation (2004-2005). Project Director ICSSR research Project on Positivity (2007-2009). She Received formal 2–3 years training in individual, couple, family & group psychotherapy, REBT and leadership effectiveness from recognized institutes in U.S.A. She has Published five books entitled Groups that Work: Techniques and Interventions (Ane Books), Value Inculcation: A Path To Happiness (icon Publications), Psychology of Turbulent relationships (icon Publications), Flourishing Positivity in Young Women (Lambert Publications, Germany) and Therapeutic implications of Performing Arts (Routledge).
Working in areas of wellness and positivity, Dr Vohra is a mentor to all those learners who want to build on their strengths, enhance their wellbeing and lead happy and successful lives by being their best possible selves.
Finally, Dr. Vohra’s experience in the field of Psychology and her drive to enlighten minds through positivity makes her your infuser or your go-to-person for inspiration to help you thrive and flourish.
For details please see Profile in Linkedin.com
Dr. SUNITA MAKKAR
Consultant Psychologist
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Dr. Sunita Makkar is currently working as a consultant psychologist , specialising in psychotherapy. She uses eclectic approach in order to maximally and effectively help her clients.
She holds a B. A. (Psychology Honours), from Indraprastha College, University of Delhi, M. A. Psychology and a Ph. D from Delhi University. She has worked as a psychotherapist, for more than 20 years, having counseled individuals and families for emotional and psychological problems through individual counseling and workshops. She has worked in many areas, few of them being; Relationship problems , Parenting concerns , Pre-marital counseling , Building self-awareness, self confidence , Problems of adolescents - Career planning , Handling emotions.
She has also worked with Autistic children and Slow learners and Behavioral problems like sibling rivalry, bed wetting, aggression. She has worked at various hospitals, giving post delivery & pre-delivery counselling, and educating the mother about psychological needs of the infant. She has also worked as Lecturer ad hoc in Indraprastha College, Gargi College, Vivekanand College, Delhi University and AKG Engineering College.
A compassionate person, dedicated and determined in treatment of her clients with a belief that prevention is better than cure and educating people on how to handle stress and emphasising the same in specially the age groups which are more prone to stress e.g. adolescents, mothers, old age group.
Dr. NALINI DEKA
Developmental Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Nalini Deka is currently working as a developmental clinical psychologist . She is one of the most senior on the panel, she has experience and expertise in all fields she has worked in. Passionate and dedicated about her work, she is an inspiration for us.
She works in area of Psychological testing and assessment, Cognitive developmental Psychology, & Clinical psychology. She has 43 years of teaching experience, holding posts of Associate-Professor Department of Psychology Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, and retired as Vice-Principal of the same Institute.
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She is in the Panel of Consultants to The Canadian High Commission Chanakya Puri for the last 25 years. Panel consultant for Immigration assessment of persons seeking immigration to Australia, New-zealand and Canada. And Panel Consultant to several psychiatrists and Physicians.
She is trained in Cognitive Developmental Clinical Psychology for Developmental disorders. Anxiety, Personality disorders, and Depression and Melancholia, Therapeutic interventions and Counselling.
She has various projects and publications to her credit. She has been a guest speaker and resource person at various National Seminar. Amongst her various awards and invitations, she has presented a paper on her doctoral research Institute of Cross Cultural Studies, St. Francis College, New York.
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With immense theoretical knowledge, being skilled and experienced , her empathetic approach in counselling is helping many individuals deal with challenges in their lives and work towards a more meaningful life.
ANJALI S SURI
Transpersonal Regression & Wellness Therapist
Anjali S Suri is a Transpersonal Regression Therapist. Her areas of expertise are Energy Clearing & Balancing, Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Spiritual Regression. She is a Reiki Master and a Wellness Counsellor as well.
Anjali’s professional qualifications include
Certificate in Clinical Hypnotherapy from Hypnotherapy School of India (Assessed and validated by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council UK)
Certificate in Life between Lives Spiritual Regression(PLRA accredited by the International Board of Regression Therapy)
Certification in Transpersonal Regression Modules from Tasso Institut, Netherlands(Recognized by the IBRT and The European Association of Regression Therapists)
She facilitates clients to go deep within the recesses of their minds and reframe the ongoing issues/ programs into transformation, freedom and liberation. Through her belief in the power of the mind, she helps facilitate positive changes in peoples lives, by a number of techniques in her sessions. She combines affirmations, deep sessions, meditation and counselling. Regression therapists unlock the intuitive power of their clients without diminishing in any way their rational powers to balance and align the mind- body- soul. The therapy involves work with emotions- feelings and bodily sensations along with the mind.
Anjali has a Bachelor’s Degree From Delhi University and a Diploma in Commercial Arts. She holds a B. Ed from Annamalai University.
Anjali is a member of the Hypnotherapy School of India (HSI) and has been working with them for over a decade now.
She is very artistic and creates handcrafted artisanal candles under the name of Unconditional Love & Light, that heal and rejuvenate.
She is a volunteer with an NGO that provides boarding, lodging and education to girls from economically and socially distressed families in Delhi.
GAGANDEEP KAUR
Psychologist and Career Counsellor
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Gagandeep Kaur is a Psychologist and a Career Counsellor. She is the Director at Unique Psychological Services, that caters to various psychological needs such as Career Counselling, Adolescent Issues, Psychometric Assessment, Parenting Workshops, etc.
She is a renowned Double Gold Medalist with M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from IHBHAS,Delhi University. She has Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Presidential Gold Medal to her credit.
She has more than 14 years of experience in the field of child and clinical psychology with diverse areas of expertise. She has conducted more than 500 workshops for different prestigious schools, colleges and universities on different concerns such as Sexuality Education, POSCO Act, Life skills, etc. She has also worked with various MNCs and corporates such as Appolo Tyres, Viom Networks, HCL, Maruti Suzuki, Ambuja Cement, etc. She was a consultant to various prestigious hospitals like Moolchand Hospital, Santulan Hospital, Sanjivni, Air force, etc.
She is also a key resource person with CBSE and conducts various Capacity Building Programme for different schools in Delhi, NCR. She has done several projects with WHO and UNICEF. Her articles are regular feature in Hindustan Times, Danik Jagron, etc. She is an author to 17 books and was nominated for Niloufer Award at AIIMs in 2009. These being only a few of her achievements list, she is contributing to the field in many ways.
She strongly believes that early identification and intervention, developing skills and empowering people, is the key to have a psychologically healthy society.
Dr. ANITA KANT
Psychologist & Pre Marital Counsellor
Dr. Anita Kant is currently an Associate Professor, Vivekananda College, University of Delhi. She has 34 Years of teaching experience in total and 31 years at Vivekananda College.
She is one of the three project investigators on the ‘Innovation Project’, funded by a venture of University of Delhi, titled “Exploring psychosocial stressors, coping strategies and Mental Toughness in Delhi University sport students; Project Code - VC-201 (2013- 14)
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She holds a Ph.D. University of Delhi, 1989, M.PhilPsychology, University of Delhi, 1981-1983, M.A. Psychology, University of Madras, 1978-1980 , B.A. Psychology, Garhwal University, 1975-1977.
Her Publications/Editorial Baoard; Book Chapter: “International Human Resource Management Practice”. In N.K. Chadha (ed.) Human resource management: Issues, Case Studies, and Experiential Exercises (pp. 567-618). New Delhi: Shri Sai Printographers. (ISBN: 978-81-89996- 57-4). And Associate Editor of the bi-annual “Journal of Disabilities and Impairments”.
She has done a course in Premarital Counseling, Delhi Commission of Women, 2008. She is also a member; Doctoral Committee, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Indian Psychological Association, Delhi Psychiatric Society.
Her academic awards and distinctions include M.A. 2nd Rank, Madras University, B.A. Usha Vishnu Elhance Medal for outstanding student in graduation. In area of - Teaching/Research Interests; Applied areas of Psychology especially Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, and
Communication Skills. Her extensive knowledge & experience and passion in the field of psychology, is the key to expert guidance.
SEEMA ANAND ( Dr. of Alternate Medicine )
Healer and Wellness Coach
Dr. Seema Anand is a multi-faceted healer and wellness coach. She has dedicated the last 30 years of her life to learning, researching, practicing, and teaching ways to a holistic lifestyle. She has been practicing as healer and life coach in the field for the past 21 years. She has also been conducting courses/retreats as Grand Master, teaching varied alternate modalities.
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Her educational qualifications include; Doctor of Alternate Medicine, Indian Board of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata. She has also done diploma in Aroma Healing, Colour Healing, Counselling/ Listening Skills, Crystal Healing, Energy HealingFirst Aid, Indian Head-Massage, Holistic Healing, Sound Healing, Anatomy, and Physiology from College of Holistic Advancement (C.H.A.), United Kingdom. She has also done Clinical Hypnotherapy, Advanced Hypnotic Techniques, and Modalities from California Institute of Hypnosis, Siddha Healing Levels 1 – V, from World Spiritual Healing Foundation, New Delhi, and Silva Ultra, from Silva International Inc,USA.
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She had set up and operated a Healing Centre for 2 years in Heilbronn, Germany with local associates prior to her own Company in India. Post which Dr. Anand is the Founder and Principal Partner at Look Beyond (Health & Wellness) LLP. She is a regular author of articles for various magazines like Diabetic Living and Exotica. She has published a book titled, “The Alternate Healing Compendium” through Balboa Press (a division of Hay’s House – USA) that lists various alternate modalities and how to use them to heal varied ailments. It’s one of a kind book in its genre.
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From a very young age, Dr. Anand was more attuned to her spiritual side. Her curiosity led her to learn and adapting from 20 different modalities to create techniques that are more complete and use a mix of spirituality and wellness to deliver an all-rounded result. It is a mind, body, and soul approach towards healing, be it physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. Her alternative methods, therapies, and remedies have helped many improve their mental and physical health.
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HIMMAT SINGH
Yoga Guru & Meditation Coach
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Himmat Singh ji is a Yoga guru and a meditation coach. He has 16 years of experience in teaching yoga. He has mastery in various techniques of yoga and experience in teaching ashtanga , vinyasa & power yoga.
With an inquisitive mind and passion, he began his journey from the time of being a biology student. Being interested in yoga, functioning of the body and balance with the mind moved him to taking it up professionally.
He is the founder of Ashtanga Yoga Tech, providing yoga services PAN India since 2010. He holds a MD in acupressure,2017, M.A. in Yoga and Preksha Meditation, 2012, and a B.A. in Yoga from Jain Vishwa Bharti University, 2010. He has also done a Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy.
He has been awarded and honoured with International Excellence Award, Malaysia, 2019, for best yoga services in Delhi, NCR.
Knowing the importance of health and holistic wellness, he has been determined in helping people, make yoga their lifestyle.He believes yoga helps each one of us, irrespective of stage and age in life. He proudly says “ Yoga is for all”.
His vision is to make people not only disease free and physically fit, but also to experience transformative & healing power of yoga.
GARIMA BHANDARI
Yoga Coach & Wellness Advisor
Garima Bhandari is an internationally acclaimed Yoga coach and an Executive Presence Facilitator, who believes in life long strategy of Inside-Out transformations, that help one bring more continuous clarity, focus & joy in their life. She is also a stalwart Beauty and Wellness Advisor and a Curator for many prestigious brands.
She breaks down complicated Yoga Techniques into simpler alignments and makes yoga more accessible to all age groups and has an in-depth knowledge about “movement-with breath”.
She has studied yoga under the tutelage of one of the foremost authorities of Yoga in the world, Guru ji, Sharath Jois, grandson of K. Pattabhi Jois.
Over the years, Garima has worked with a wide array of students and audiences to gain insights into their lives and develop modules aimed specifically
at these sects. These modules aren't rigid and adapt themselves to the requirements of the students depending on their capability and ambition. She specialises in the following areas; Pre and post natal yoga, Yoga for beginners, for strength & stability, restorative yoga. She also has expertise in pranayama , chanting and meditational guidance.
Her unique open-hearted approach warms viewers from all walks of life and creates a special bond with her audiences. She has immense expertise in Ayurvedic Solutions, Home and Organic Remedies, Sattvik Lifestyle and Recipes and helps people incorporate these best practices in their modern lifestyle to create a harmonious relationship between their personal, professional and social lives.
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Website - www.garimabhandari.com
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