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Online Counselling · Emotional wellbeing
Feel lighter. Think clearer. Live happier.
Confidential online counselling with Sumitha S, a professional counselor with 19+ years of experience across personal counselling and workplace well-being. A supportive space to understand where you are and what you’re going through, gain clarity, and find a practical way forward.
100% confidentialOnline Counselling50-minute sessionsNon-judgemental
Is this for you?
You don't need to be in crisis to talk to a counselor.
Sometimes, what you’re carrying is hard to express—even to people close to you. Counselling gives you a safe space to talk, be heard, understand your emotions, and manage them with therapeutic support.
You feel stuck, low or unsure about which way to go
Workplace is affecting your sleep, health or peace at home
Arguments, distance or trust issues in a relationship
Your teenager seems withdrawn, anxious or under pressure
You're facing conflict, burnout or a hard change at work
You or someone close is struggling with substance use
Taking the first step can feel difficult. A short conversation is all it takes to begin.
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Sumitha SProfessional Counselor | Mental Health & Workplace Well-beingM.Phil in Social Work — Medical & Psychiatric Social WorkLanguages: English · Tamil · Malayalam · Hindi
Meet Sumitha S
Practical insight, grounded in empathetic care.
I’m Sumitha S, a counselor specializing in mental health and workplace well-being. Over 19 years, I have worked across hospitals and psychiatric settings, rehabilitation centers, industries and corporate workplaces, supporting people through emotional, personal and workplace concerns.
My experience in Employee Relations – HR, where counselling was an integral part of my role, gives me an in-depth understanding of workplace challenges and how they can affect an individual’s well-being, relationships and personal life.
This breadth of experience helps me look beyond the immediate concern—to understand you, your circumstances and the experiences shaping you.
How can I help?
Support for the things that weigh on you most.
Every session is built on empathy, non-judgement, respect and confidentiality.
Adolescents & teens
A safe space for young people dealing with exam pressure, identity questions, friendships and big emotions, with coping skills that last.
Workplace wellness
For professionals and leaders handling stress, burnout, conflict or change, and for women navigating wellbeing at work.
Relationships
Work through communication gaps, conflict, trust and emotional distance, whether you want to rebuild or find clarity to move on.
Recovery support
Steady, practical support for substance-use concerns: building coping skills, preventing relapse and sustaining recovery.
Group sessions & talks
Interactive awareness programmes on mental health and wellbeing for corporates, schools, colleges and NGOs.
How it works
From first message to real progress.
A clear, gentle structure so you always know what comes next.
1Reach out
Say hello
Book online or send a WhatsApp message. We begin with a free 15-minute consultation to briefly understand what you are looking for and whether counselling may be helpful. If we both agree to proceed, the next step is the initial assessment through the introductory package.
2Day 1
Initial assessment
A 50-minute conversation to understand what you're going through and what you'd like to change.
3Day 2
Follow-up assessment
A second 50-minute session to go deeper and agree on a short-term plan that fits your needs.
4Weekly
Ongoing sessions
Usually one 50-minute session a week, adjusted as you make progress, until you're ready to fly solo.
Counselling session details
Start with an introductory package.
Begin with a structured assessment, then continue with an ongoing counselling plan when appropriate.
Introductory package
Individual Counselling · online
₹4,000 for the introductory package
- Day 1Initial assessment · Understanding your concern, current situation and what you would like to work on.
- Day 2Follow-up assessment and counselling · Further assessment and counselling based on your individual needs.
Sometimes, these two sessions may provide enough clarity to move forward. If further counselling is needed, this will be discussed with you, and you may continue with ongoing weekly sessions.
Ongoing session package
Individual Counselling · online
₹7,000 for 5 sessions
- PlanFive 50-minute counselling sessions
- PaceUsually one session per week, adjusted according to your counselling needs and progress.
- ReviewProgress is reviewed as you move through the sessions so the support remains relevant to you.
What you can expect
- Private, secure online sessions from wherever you're comfortable
- A plan shaped around your goals, not a fixed script
- Practical tools you can use between sessions
- Honest guidance on whether counselling is the right fit, and referral if you need other care
Questions about the packages? Message on WhatsApp.
Well-being awareness program
Well-being awareness programs for organisations and groups.
Programs can be planned for corporates, schools, colleges and NGOs. The program focus and format will be discussed during the consultation, based on the number of participants and the requirement.
The difference Counselling makes
What changes when your sessions come to a close.
Counselling ends well when you no longer need it. These are the shifts we work towards together, so you leave with more than relief: you leave with skills that stay.
Stress & anxiety
Before
Racing thoughts, poor sleep, always on edge
After
A calmer mind and practical tools to handle pressure
Feeling stuck
Before
Going in circles, doubting every decision
After
Clear goals and the confidence to act on them
Relationships
Before
Repeated arguments, distance, broken trust
After
Honest communication and clarity on the way forward
Work life
Before
Burnout, conflict, dreading the week ahead
After
Healthy boundaries, renewed energy and resilience
Teens & families
Before
Exam stress, withdrawal, tension at home
After
Coping skills, self-belief and a more open family
Recovery
Before
Caught in a cycle that feels impossible to break
After
A relapse-prevention plan and steadier days
What you take home after your final session
- A better understanding of yourself and your patterns
- A personal toolkit of coping strategies
- A plan for handling setbacks on your own
- Stronger relationships at home and at work
- Confidence to make decisions that feel right
- An open door to return whenever you need
Every journey is personal, the path and progress may vary, and that is perfectly okay.
Questions
Common questions before starting.
Can't find your answer? Send a quick WhatsApp message.
Is everything I share kept confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is at the heart of every session. What you share stays between you and your counselor, within professional and legal limits such as a risk to your safety or someone else's.
How are sessions conducted?
Sessions are held online, so you can join from home or any private space where you feel comfortable. Each session is 50 minutes.
Why does the first package include two sessions?
One conversation is rarely enough to understand the full picture. Two assessment sessions let us understand your concern properly and agree on a plan that suits you.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what you're working on. A short-term plan is usually recommended, with one session a week, reviewed as you make progress.
What happens when counselling ends?
We close with a review of how far you've come and a plan for handling setbacks on your own. You're always welcome to return for a check-in later.
Can I book sessions for my teenager?
Yes. Adolescent counselling covers academic pressure, identity, social challenges and emotional concerns. Where helpful, parents may be included in a discussion during the assessment.
Is this a replacement for psychiatric or emergency care?
No. Counseling Pod offers counselling and emotional support within the practitioner's qualifications. It does not replace emergency medical care or psychiatric treatment. If other care is needed, you'll be guided towards it.
Let's begin with a conversation
Brighter days start with one small step.
Book your introductory session online, or send a message and Sumitha will get back to you personally.
Phone / WhatsApp
+91 98438 01924
Email
clarity@counselingpod.in
Sessions
Online · 50 minutes
In an emergency or crisis? Counseling Pod isn't an emergency service. Please call 112, go to your nearest hospital, or call Tele-MANAS, India's free 24/7 mental health helpline, on 14416.
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