Free Counseling
Banjara Academy offers free counselling ( face-to-face, telephonic and email ) for individuals, children, adolescents, family for inter-personal, emotional and any other psychological issues.
Counseling on Call
Call us anytime you need help. Counsellors trained by Banjara as well as specialists such as psychologists, pediatricians, special educators, etc. Free Counselling are available to help and support you.
Face to Face Counseling
For the convenience of our visitors, counselees and students, we are open on many public holidays, you are welcome to visit on those days for Free Counselling and also to avail any of our services.
FOUNDER'S NOTE
When we look back on a lifetime’s work and experiences, what really matters is how much we enjoyed (and contributed) to the journey, and not the destination that we have reached. Since childhood I was fascinated with human beings (often animal beings too) and their behavior.
Wanting to contribute my mite towards welfare of individuals, I sought out ways and means to reach out and enrich quality of life through empowerment, and not by charity. It is a joy to see how Banjara and Banjarites have flourished in the past over four decades and have made a mark in the world of human behaviour and counselling, and I look forward always to include more and more people into the ever growing Banjara family.
- DR. ALI KHWAJA B.Tech(IIT),MIE, MIIE, Ph.D
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Struggling with stress, relationships, or life’s challenges? Talk to a trained counsellor in a safe, non-judgmental space. Our counselling is absolutely free counselling and fully confidential. Take the first step toward emotional well-being—reach out now.
Ali’s Reflections…
Once in a while a great person passes in front of us, leaving behind a great legacy and some useful lessons to practice.
One such great person was Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, the ‘missile man’ of India, Scientific Advisor, and President of our Republic from 2002 to 2007. After that he spent 8 years touring the country, meeting innumerable students, teachers, scientists and villagers, spreading simple words of wisdom – till the last day when he passed away addressing Management students in Shillong in 2015.
There is so much to learn from him still, if we care to browse through his talks and writings.
His birthday (15th October) went past. Let us celebrate the legacy he has left behind for us.
When we find that an acquaintance appears disturbed, we are concerned, but are confused how to reach out. Will the person be okay or will it be probing?
We can show our sensitivity by taking initiative, reaching out and interacting closely. Or we can be sensitive by just ‘being there’ and not interfering or talking too much. Human desires are so unpredictable.
At times we crave for someone to be with us and give us a sense of being belonged, and on other occasions we just want to be left alone.
A good way is to find out what THEY want. Send a simple message, or drop in for a few minutes on some pretext and observe closely how they are interacting with you. Go deeper step by step if the person is comfortable, or leave them with an “I am there for you if you need me” type of verbal or non-verbal message.
Reach out gently and softly, don’t ignore.
At times someone we trust or love hurts us badly.
The person may have let us down, cheated us, humiliated us or ignored us. When outsiders do the same we are upset for some time but we recover and move on. But if the person was (or is) very dear to us then it becomes difficult to get over, and the emotional hurt persists for a long time.
Here are some simple tips to reduce the pain and thereby become more relaxed or functional:
- Acknowledge and Accept Your Feelings, label them
- Practice Self-Compassion
- Challenge Negative Thought Patterns
- Cultivate Forgiveness
- Spend time with those who have been good to you
- Do Healing Activities
- Set Boundaries in to prevent hurt in future
Don’t expect quick results. The above have to be practiced regularly for a long time before you feel lighter. Best of luck!
Clash with Parents
“I am a very creative person and I would love to be a fashion/interior designer. I have also won some prizes for my creative work. I hate both science and math. My father wants me to be a software engineer (‘they make the most money sitting in air-conditioned cabins’ according to him), and my Mom wants me to be a Doctor (‘there is no doctor in our family’ is her ridiculous logic). I love my parents, or at least used to love them till they started pressurizing me like this. Can a career counselor help me?”
Reply:
Yes, career counseling can definitely help you. Career should be chosen based entirely on the triple factors of interest+aptitude+personality traits. Also, it is possible that your parents are not aware of the way sunrise careers are offering very good career opportunities along with the traditional ones like engineering and medicine. If they are made aware of the good professional courses available in new fields like design, and if they understand that you are good at it and can make a steady and lucrative career in it, they too will feel more comfortable.
Similarly, career guidance will help you also to understand where your talents lie and what will be your future in each of these alternatives. Best of luck!
Classroom and Online Courses
We believe in the mission – “Enriching Life Through Empowerment”
Certificate in Child and Adolescent Development
International Program in Counseling & Guidance
Post Graduate Certificate in Psycho-therapies (PGCP)
“ We also offer online psychological free counseling by email for those who are not in Bangalore.”
Testimonials
together to create a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
Thanks to Mr. Viswanathan, who introduced Banjara accademy , My Spouse was councelled by Mrs Rashmi, Hatsoff to the professionalism, now my spouse Mental strength improved much better and she is doing good.
Ramadas Venkatesh
Had my son’s career map done here to choose his subjects in AS/A levels. They nailed it to exactly that suited my son’s personality and academic interests. I would highly recommend this place for their depth and knowledge in career ounselling.
Vipin Vithura
It has been a transformative journey doing the DCS course. The practical teaching methodology with institutional visits, internship and guest lectures from industry experts have added immense knowledge and value to the course and my life. The teaching faculty is an amazing set of experienced counselors. I highly recommend Banjara Academy and I've personally benefitted from the course!
Prathiksha Mohan
Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives
We not only provide free counselling to anyone who walks in, calls us, or writes to us, but also extend our services to nine public hospitals where patients and care givers need emotional support.
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Meet Psychologists
We think it’s really important that clinicians have a mixture of clinical skill and human qualities that mean you can place your trust in them.
Marina Husban
+1-2454-2345-22
Harrysuper123@gmail.com
30 Years Experience
Roman Sould
+1-2454-2345-66
Romansuper123@gmail.com
08 Years Experience
Kevin Stiller
+1-2454-2345-77
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14 Years Experience
Julia Dreams
+1-2454-2345-44
Juliasuper123@gmail.com
12 Years Experience
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Popular Question
Our free counselling is offered by trained professionals who listen without judgment.
Sessions are confidential and can be done in person, by phone, or online.
You simply book a slot, and our team will connect you with the right counsellor.
No fees, no conditions—just genuine support when you need it.
Yes, DCS is designed to suit even those who do not have prior theoretical knowledge of psychology. If you are fascinated by human behaviour, you will get ample opportunity to dive deeper into understanding human emotions and behaviour!
The course is simple and at a very practical level and helps you to understand relationships. We do not have textbooks or syllabus. We will mail you short notes which are easy to understand and comprehend. DCS helps you to become more self-aware and identify your hidden potential. You can certainly use DCS as a means of self-growth as well as to kick start your second innings in a new and meaningful field like counselling.
While you would have gained theoretic knowledge in the field of psychology, DCS will complement your learning to enhance your practical skills to be able to actually deal with different types of human behaviour and issues. It is totally experiential without any theory or text book. Internships at various institutions of your choice help you with practical learning.
We do not give any guarantee of jobs. However, our students are working in a wide range of institutions including schools, colleges, NGOs, corporate offices, government institutions, and some have even opened their own counselling centres. In fact, many organizations reach out to us when they need counselors. All such vacancies are put up on the website for the benefit our students.
We have consciously kept away from any affiliation or recognition, though we were offered affiliations to reputed institutions. All our courses have been designed without exams and tests, hence that gives you ease of learning with any pressure of completing portions or being worried about exams, grades or marks.
We are members with fully voting rights of the World Federation for Mental Health, USA.
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