Harilakshmi

Harilakshmi J

Licensed Psychologist

“Hello, I'm a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Advocate, offering professional online and offline one-on-one and group psychotherapy sessions. With expertise in Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I have handled around 2000 cases during my career.”

About Me

As a psychotherapist, I provide a space where you can gently explore what's on your mind. Drawing on Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I help you understand your experiences. We can find practical ways forward, whether through one-to-one or group sessions. I offer both online and in-person options, adapting to your needs. My goal is to help you navigate life's complexities with greater ease and clarity.

Approach

I hold a calm, structured space where we gently track patterns and try small, practical experiments together. In Bangalore or online, in English or Malayalam, sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace — part reflective, part active — as we map thoughts, emotions and behaviours into manageable steps. Between meetings I suggest brief practices and simple reflections to test what shifts, using mindful noticing and values-based choices to ease anxiety, anger or overwhelm. This approach often helps people navigating change or chronic stress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

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

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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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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

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

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • 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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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Guided Visualisation

    A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • 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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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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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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

NAB and NAAC

Psychologist

Qualifications

Jain University

Service Areas

BTM Second stage Bangalore

In-person & Online

Bangalore, Karnataka

India

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Bangalore, India