Secure Online Therapy & In-Person Counselling Across India & Globally
Serving Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & communities across Urban & Rural India | Global Support for USA, UK, Singapore, Australia, UAE & Europe.

Counselling Support for Prenatal, Perinatal & Postpartum Transitions

Evidence-Based Therapy To Navigate Pregnancy | Birth Trauma | Post-Pregnancy Anxiety

Pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood bring profound joy alongside intense anxiety, grief, and moments that can feel truly overwhelming. Whether you are navigating postpartum depression (PPD), birth trauma, or relationship strain, I offer a trauma-sensitive sanctuary for individuals and couples. My approach utilizes evidence-based modalities like EMDR and CBT to restore emotional safety, rebuild confidence, and nurture a calmer connection with yourself and your growing family. Sessions are available via secure online therapy, in-person sessions, or a hybrid model, ensuring accessible care whether you are in India or part of the global community.

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Your Interdisciplinary Bridge to Emotional Wellbeing

Welcoming a child is a monumental life shift that often triggers deep-seated emotional patterns and significant psychological changes. I provide a comprehensive, collaborative network of perinatal support, integrating clinical therapy with proactive mentoring to ensure total parenting readiness. By addressing the unique mental health needs of mothers, fathers, and couples, we move beyond mere survival toward a state of connected wellness.

Available globally and across India, my 360° solution approach coordinates care with your medical team to manage prenatal anxiety and birth preparation effectively. Whether you prefer the convenience of online sessions or the intimacy of in-person counselling, we work to ensure you feel empowered, stable, and ready for the beautiful complexity of the life shift that birth brings. This interdisciplinary care ensures that your emotional health is prioritized as much as your physical recovery throughout the journey.

Nurturing the New: Support for the Perinatal Path

Counselling for Prenatal, Perinatal & Postpartum Transitions

Becoming a parent is a wild, beautiful ride—full of joy, fear, and speechless moments. You are not broken; you are in a state of "becoming" that can often feel heavy under the weight of PTSD or pregnancy-related anxiety. This phase deserves a specialized space held with real talk, science-backed tools, and zero judgment to help you navigate the physical and emotional demands of a newborn.

In this section, I outline the emotional and physical complexities of maternal and paternal mental health. You will find how evidence-based therapies—from EMDR to attachment-focused counselling—provide a roadmap to move from crisis to connection. We focus on healing past echoes and regulating your nervous system to foster a calmer home environment. My interdisciplinary network ensures that as you care for your baby, your own mind is equally nurtured through every post-pregnancy transition, regardless of your geographical location.

Emotional Roller-Coaster: Riding the Waves Without Drowning
Body & Mind: When Your Body Becomes a Whole New Universe
Bonding & Attachment: When Connection Feels Fragile
Relationships & Support: You Can’t Do This Alone
Therapy Modalities: Science-Backed Healing
Practical Tools: Tiny Actions, Big Impact

Mood Swings – Manage hormonal highs and lows to normalize your daily mood and overwhelm
Anxiety Spirals – Tame 'what-if' fears regarding labor, baby’s health, and parenting skills
Spotting Depression – Identify the difference between baby blues and clinical postpartum depression
Guilt & Shame – Process complex feelings to realize you are not alone in this difficult struggle
Trauma Echoes – Heal from past birth trauma, loss, or medical intervention through therapy
Self-Compassion – Practice self-kindness to rewrite your script from 'I should' to 'I am enough'

Body Fatigue – Develop coping strategies for physical exhaustion and postnatal transitions
Physical Changes – Embrace physical shifts by nurturing a positive body image and acceptance
Sleep Deprivation – Implement sleep hacks to sync with baby’s rhythm and survive the night feeds
Birth Preparation – Build a fear-less labor mindset using pain-management and readiness tools
Postnatal Recovery – Rebuild confidence through postnatal recovery, pelvic health, and scar healing
Body Image Shifts – Address body image shifts to recognize your strength after the journey of birth

Delayed Bonding – Address attachment gaps by learning that connection grows through daily care
Feeding Struggles – Navigate supply worries while releasing guilt regarding your feeding choices
Decoding Cues – Learn baby’s cries and signals to build a faster and more intuitive connection
Mood Disorders – Monitor signs of PPA or PTSD to access expert clinical support when needed
Partner Bonding – Navigate intimacy shifts to ensure neither parent feels isolated or left out
Soothing Touch – Utilize skin-to-skin touch and massage to regulate your baby's nervous system

Partner Talk – Improve communication by learning to express needs clearly before breaking
Setting Boundaries – Manage family advice to protect your private space and parenting choices
Social Isolation – Combat loneliness by connecting with parent circles and virtual support tribes
Work-Life Balance – Manage the emotional transition of returning to your career after leave
Co-Parenting Tools – Address parenting style differences and disagreements with grace and calm
Finding Village – Identify your circle of safe people to share the daily load of early parenthood

CBT Tools – Use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to rewire thoughts and reduce clinical PPD risk
Mindfulness Skills – Practice MBSR for grounding during labor and exhausting, sleepless nights
IPT Therapy – Engage in Interpersonal Therapy to improve health and reduce social isolation
Psychodynamic Work – Explore past patterns to see how they currently affect your parenting style
Support Groups – Join community groups to find collective wisdom and 'me too' moments that heal
Infant Therapy – Participate in Parent-Infant Psychotherapy to build a secure lifelong bond

7-7-7 Rule – Implement dedicated connection time at three key points throughout your day
Good-Enough Parent – Let go of perfection and embrace messy, imperfect love for your newborn
Mindset Shifts – Use gratitude and journaling to move toward a state of emotional abundance
Tech Boundaries – Limit social media scrolling to protect your mental energy and focus
Non-Negotiables – Identify small acts like a solitary coffee or walk to ensure daily survival
Coping Kit – Create an emergency kit with mantras and breathing cards for when panic spikes

What works well here:

Becoming a parent is a major shift that changes your world. Sometimes you just need a professional space to find your footing and feel like yourself again. My sessions offer a practical way to settle the noise and focus on what truly helps you feel prepared. Take a look at the different ways we can work together to bring more ease and stability into your home.

Individual Perinatal Therapy

Support for birth fears and mood shifts

DBT for Postpartum Anxiety

Manage stress and emotional overwhelm

Couples & Marriage Counselling

Strengthen bonding during parenthood

Psychodynamic Therapy

Understand emotional roots of parenting

Intergenerational Family Therapy

Balance roles with family harmony

CBT for New Parent Stress

Reframe worry and build confidence

Perinatal Support Groups

Share experiences with new parents

Behavioural Therapy

Build healthy routines and bonding

My 5-Step Path to Perinatal Healing & Empowerment

Stepping into parenthood can feel overwhelming amidst physical changes and high expectations. My approach is grounding and collaborative—helping you decode fears, prepare emotionally, and find steadiness during the postpartum transition. Through a 360° interdisciplinary network, I coordinate with your medical team to ensure you feel supported at every milestone, whether online or in-person.

Preparing the Emotional Groundwork

Identifying Perinatal & Birth Stressors

Designing Your Collaborative Support Plan

Implementing Evidence-Based Coping Tools

Restoring Balance & Postpartum Recovery

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born."

- Osho

Your Wellbeing, My Commitment

Professional counselling, therapy, mentoring and mental health support are grounded in a strong moral and professional commitment to your wellbeing. Whether you are looking for a counsellor or therapist in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore or anywhere in India, or seeking online counseling or online therapy services from the UK, USA, or UAE or from anywhere globally, my practice is guided by core ethical principles:

My work is guided by core ethical principles:

Autonomy: Respecting your personal choices and self-determination.
Beneficence: Always acting in your best interests for positive outcomes.
Non-Maleficence: A strict commitment to doing no harm.
Fidelity: Building a foundation of trust and reliability.
Justice: Ensuring fairness and equality for every client.

These principles shape every interaction, ensuring integrity, competence, and confidential counselling and therapy sessions at all times. My aim is to create a safe, respectful, and empowering space where your dignity, rights, and capacity for growth are always prioritised.

Counselling is more than guidance—it’s a secure space where your mental health is the priority. I support clients across India (including metros like Mumbai, Delhi, NCR, Bangalore, and Hyderabad as well as tier1 and tier2 cities) and globally across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe and Singapore.

You Are Not Alone

Mental health is as vital as physical health. Taking the first step feels daunting, but I'm here to support you with counselling services tailored to your needs.

Confidentiality and Safety

Your confidentiality and safety are my top priority. I provide a secure, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings.

No Judgment, No Stigma

I help you navigate the path to healing without stigma, supporting stress management and anxiety care.

Realistic Solutions

We work collaboratively to develop practical coping strategies that suit your everyday life.

Comprehensive Support

Individual, couple, family and group counselling to empower you with practical skills and professional support.

Take the First Step Toward Resilience

If you are struggling, don’t wait. Schedule a consultation to begin your journey toward clarity, healing, and long-term wellbeing.

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How I Support You Through Life's Complex Challenges

Life is rarely one-dimensional; emotional, relational, medical, legal, and professional challenges often intersect, leaving you feeling overwhelmed.

My practice goes beyond traditional counselling to offer a holistic and collaborative support system specifically designed for today's multifaceted issues—from mental health and emotional wellbeing to the complexities of medical, legal, or financial stress.

As a seasoned practitioner dedicated to comprehensive clinical care and strategic advisory, I ensure your journey is coordinated, sensitive, and centered entirely on your unique needs. Whether you require in-person or online consultations in India or the flexibility of online therapy sessions globally, I provide a seamless hybrid approach to care, ensuring you have expert support no matter where you are located.

Collaborative & Interdisciplinary Care (How I work)

Interdisciplinary care means your counselling, therapy, and mentoring are guided by one primary professional who thoughtfully integrates insights from relevant fields - so your support is coordinated, not fragmented.

Life's challenges rarely happen in isolation. My practice moves beyond traditional therapy models to offer holistic counselling and mentoring that addresses the intersection of your emotional, medical, academic, legal, and professional life.

As your primary counsellor, therapist, and mentor, I remain your central point of support—integrating perspectives from relevant disciplines only when they genuinely support your progress. Whether you are seeking online therapy in India or global support, or looking for an in-person session, I help you move from confusion to clarity with a unified strategy for change.

Integrated Support Network (What you gain)

Many emotional, family, academic, and professional challenges cannot be resolved through counselling or therapy alone. They often involve overlapping legal, medical, educational, financial, or systemic considerations.

That is why my counselling, therapy, and mentoring practice is supported by a well-established, integrated network of trusted professionals—so you are not left navigating complex systems on your own.

When appropriate, I help coordinate access to relevant external support in a structured, ethical, and confidential manner, ensuring continuity of care beyond the therapy room. You receive organized, real-world problem resolution, without the burden of managing multiple experts or repeating your story.

Global Perspective in a Safe, Inclusive Space (Who I serve)

My counselling, therapy, and mentoring practice is rooted in empathy, trust, and deep inclusivity. I work with individuals and families across all communities, backgrounds, belief systems, and social contexts—without bias, labels, or judgment.

I support clients from urban metros to rural heartlands in India, as well as the global NRI and international community in the USA, UK, UAE, Asia-Pacific, and European regions. I bring a global perspective anchored in local realities offering culturally sensitive support that respects lived experience, identity, and context.

Across every life stage—from Gen Z to seniors—you are met in a safe, non-judgmental space where dignity, confidentiality, and practical solutions come first. Support is available online, in person, or through location-specific engagement, ensuring care remains accessible wherever you are.

Real Experiences, Thoughtful Outcomes

People come into counselling, therapy, and mentoring at different points - feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or seeking a safe space to be heard. Through personalised support and guided reflection, many experience meaningful shifts in clarity, emotional balance, and confidence. The narratives shared below reflect representative journeys shaped through our work together, thoughtfully anonymised across my practice.

Note: All names & identifying details have been modified to maintain confidentiality & ethical standards across professional practice.

New Mother | Postpartum

Postpartum Anxiety

Gaurav's therapy helped me manage postpartum anxiety & feel more confident as a parent. His guidance is empathetic, effective, providing support. He taught me coping strategies, addressed my concerns, validated my feelings. I'm now more at peace, connected with my baby, enjoying motherhood. His therapy has been a lifesaver.

Expecting Mother | Prenatal

Parents Preparation

Gaurav's counselling helped me prepare emotionally for parenthood and navigate prenatal challenges. His approach is supportive and practical, providing guidance. He addressed my fears, taught me coping strategies, and helped me connect with my baby. I'm now more prepared, confident, and excited for motherhood.

Parent | Child Relationship

Parent-Child Support

Gaurav's therapy helped me improve my relationship with my child and navigate parenting challenges. His guidance is compassionate and expert, fostering connection. He taught me effective communication, active listening, conflict resolution skills. We're now more bonded, understanding, and enjoy quality time together.

Parent | Pregnancy Loss

Perinatal Loss Support

Gaurav's counselling helped me navigate grief after perinatal loss. His guidance is compassionate & supportive, providing a safe space for processing emotions. He taught me coping strategies, validated my feelings, and helped me honor my experience. I'm now more at peace, finding strength, and moving forward with hope.

New Parent | Counselling

Parenting Stress

Gaurav's counselling helped me find balance and manage stress as a new parent. His guidance is practical and supportive, teaching me self-care tools. He addressed my concerns, taught mindfulness techniques, and helped me prioritize my well-being. I'm now calmer, more confident, and enjoying parenthood more.

Family | Couple Counselling

First Pregnancy

Gaurav's counselling helped me navigate pregnancy challenges and support my partner. His approach is empathetic and practical, strengthening our bond, we're more connected now. He taught me effective communication strategies, addressed my concerns, helped me be more supportive. I'm grateful for his guidance.

Parent | Personal Growth

Confident Parenting

Gaurav's therapy helped me build confidence as a parent and navigate parenting challenges. His guidance is empathetic and effective, boosting confidence. He taught me practical strategies, addressed my concerns, and helped me trust my instincts. I'm more patient, joyful, and deeply connected with my child now.

Mother | Perinatal Care

Perinatal Support

Gaurav's counselling helped me prioritize my well-being and navigate perinatal challenges. His approach is compassionate and expert, providing support. He taught me self-care strategies, addressed my fears, and helped me trust my body's process. I'm more confident, calm, and connected with myself and my baby.

New Mother | Recovery

Postpartum Support

Gaurav's therapy helped me prioritize self-care and navigate postpartum challenges. His guidance is supportive and non-judgmental, fostering self-care. He taught me practical coping strategies, addressed my concerns, helped me focus on my well-being. I'm more patient, compassionate, and connected with myself and my baby.

Mother | Emotional Healing

Healing Parent Guilt

Gaurav's counselling helped me work through parenting guilt and shame, and build confidence. His approach is gentle and understanding, providing support, and I'm more confident now. I finally feel like I can breathe without judging every single move I make as a parent. This transformation has been truly life-changing.

Mother | Digital Stress

Social Media Pressure

Gaurav's counselling helped me deal with mom guilt and social media pressure. His vibe is super chill and relatable, providing support, and I'm more at peace now. I no longer feel the need to compare my 'behind-the-scenes' with everyone else's highlight reel. I feel grounded, present, and much more satisfied.

Mother | Identity & Self

Rediscovering Self

Gaurav's therapy helped me rediscover myself after having a baby. His approach is real, supportive, and lit, fostering growth, and I'm more myself now. It is so easy to lose your identity in motherhood, but Gaurav helped me find the woman I used to be while embracing the new person I have become today.

Expert Counselling, Therapy & Mentoring for Every Stage of Life

Providing a bridge between clinical expertise and professional growth. Whether you need counselling for emotional wellness and life transitions, therapy for mental health or neurodevelopmental disorders, or mentoring for academic and business success—I offer specialized support tailored to your unique journey. From special education to executive strategy, find the path that is right for you.

Collaborative Network | versatile advisor | Inclusive Care | Online & In-Person Sessions | Serving India & Globally

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to help you understand how perinatal counselling works, what to expect, and how to get started.

What emotional and psychological challenges are addressed in perinatal counselling?

Perinatal counselling addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, birth PTSD, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, bonding struggles, and emotional overwhelm—helping parents feel safe, seen, and capable through pregnancy and postpartum.

How does your experience shape support during pregnancy and postpartum transitions?

With 18+ years supporting mothers, fathers, and non-binary parents across culture, globally, I meet you without pressure—normalizing ambivalence, validating pain, and building small, realistic tools that support daily emotional regulation and confidence.

Is prenatal and postpartum counselling available through online sessions?

Yes. Prenatal and postpartum counselling is fully available online via video, voice, or chat—designed for rest, privacy, flexibility, and real-life parenting moments without compromising depth or safety.

Can new parents living outside India access perinatal counselling?

Absolutely. I support parents across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and beyond—offering culturally familiar, time-zone-friendly care so distance never becomes a barrier to support.

How do you address cultural beliefs and family systems in perinatal support?

I address perinatal support within the context of family systems and cultural beliefs. I honour cultural rituals, family roles, faith, and birthing beliefs—adapting language, pacing, and goals to your worldview while prioritising emotional safety and clinical wellbeing.

Do you collaborate with doctors, paediatricians, or other maternal health professionals?

Yes. With consent, I collaborate with OB-GYNs, midwives, paediatricians, lactation consultants, and doulas. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that your physical and emotional health are both monitored during this period.

Choose Your Counseling Format & Book Your Session

I offer flexible session formats tailored to your schedule and location—providing online (video/audio), hybrid, and in-person sessions across India and internationally. As a tech-savvy and globally accessible practitioner, I work across all time zones and am available for urgent support when your situation requires immediate attention.

Select the format that works best for you and take the first step toward clarity, growth, and emotional wellbeing.

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