Managing Director Counselling Psychologist
Mrs. Akhilu Thomas (MSc, MPhil Counselling Psychology) is a dedicated and dynamic Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience in providing innovative treatments to help clients navigate psychological challenges. Passionate about mental well-being, she also serves as a personal life coach, guiding individuals toward self-improvement and resilience.
She earned her MPhil in Counselling Psychology from Avinashilingam Institute, with first-class distinction, and completed her BA and MSc in clinical Psychology from Union Christian College, Aluva. She specializes in relationship and couple counselling, child and adolescent mental health, and parenting support.She was one of the best psychologist in Kerala offering Couple and family counselling
Believing that “prevention is better than cure,” Akhilu emphasizes early identification, psychoeducation, and proactive interventions to prevent psychological distress. She views the role of a psychologist as empowering individuals to develop coping skills, problem-solving abilities, and confidence to master their own lives rather than dwelling on their struggles.
With over 11 years of experience, Akhilu has worked extensively in various settings:
Premariatal counselling Faculty Member at Kerala Government Minority welfare Department( 2017-till date )
Guest Faculty (2021-2023) at NUALS, Kochi (Psychological Medicine & Law)
Consultant Psychologist for government care home victims
Former consultant Psychologist at Nirbhaya Cell, Ernakulam (supporting sexually abused children)
Former Psychologist at Seethalayam Project (Homeopathic Department, Kerala) and Vimukthi Project (Excise Department)
Former Corporate Psychologist at TCS ,kochi and active contributor to online mental health platforms
To date, she has conducted 1,000+ training programs on various psychological and wellness topics. Akhilu’s passion lies in helping people build resilience, self-esteem, and confidence, enabling them to pursue their aspirations while effectively managing stress, anxiety, and disappointments. She strives to help individuals recognize their true value and potential, fostering both internal and external well-being.