Athira

Ms Athira Manoj Kumar

Counselor

“A compassionate human being and counselor providing a safe and judgement free environment for individuals to share their experiences & feelings. I follow a eclectic approach to support individuals understand themselves better and cope with their daily struggles, stress & interpersonal issues.”

About Me

I provide a truly safe and judgement-free space for you to share openly. We'll gently explore your experiences, drawing on diverse approaches to help you understand yourself better. This collaborative work aims to equip you with practical ways to navigate daily struggles, stress, and interpersonal issues. My compassionate support is for anyone seeking to cope more effectively and build inner resilience.

Approach

I shape sessions to feel quiet and focused, inviting you to name what matters most and deciding together what to address each week. I offer in-person meetings in Bangalore and secure online sessions in English or Malayalam, keeping pace gentle and practical. Through attentive listening I combine relational reflection with targeted exercises to explore patterns around anxiety, anger, past hurt, family or relationship strain, and set small, achievable steps between sessions. This way of working often suits people seeking steady, practical change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • 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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

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

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

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

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

MSc. Psychology

Psychologist

Qualifications

Montfort College, Bangalore University

Achology – The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology

Couples Institute, California

Service Areas

Online Practice

In-person & Online

Urban Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka

India

Urban Bangalore, Bangalore, India