Rachel

Miss Rachel Sekar

Counseling Psychologist

“Certified counselling psychologist who has helped and healed over 3000+ clients in their mental health journey. Specialised in grief and trauma counselling.”

About Me

As a certified Trauma and Grief Informed psychologist, I specialise in guiding individuals through grief and trauma. I offer a safe and supportive space to explore complex feelings. With extensive experience, I help clients process their difficult experiences. We work together to find a path towards healing and stability. My approach focuses on understanding your unique journey, offering compassionate support when life feels overwhelming.

Approach

When loss or past hurt makes daily life heavy, I guide you through paced, practical work that helps difficult memories lose their grip. Sessions—in online, in English or Tamil—move between mindful grounding, acceptance-focused choices and careful processing that honours your timing. Between meetings you’ll try short experiments and routines to ease sleep, manage intrusive thoughts and shift reactive anger into measured responses. This style tends to suit people who want clear structure with steady, compassionate support.
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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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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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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.

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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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  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

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

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

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.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • Grief & Loss

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

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • 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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  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

M.sc Counseling Psychologist

Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Madras

Service Areas

Online

In-person & Online

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

India

Chennai, India