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Center for Behavioral Health & Mental Wellness

The art of
healthy, whole
living

Holistic psychotherapy, counselling, and behavioral health services β€” for adults, children, families, and workplaces. Grounded in evidence. Rooted in compassion.

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Holistic Mental Wellness

We support the full spectrum of human experience β€” from everyday stress to deep psychological healing.

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Psychotherapy & Counselling

Comprehensive mental health and workplace wellbeing services tailored to where you are in life's journey.

Psychotherapy
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Psychotherapy

Deep, evidence-based therapy for lasting change β€” exploring thought patterns, behaviours, and emotional regulation.

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Counselling
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Counselling

A safe, non-judgmental space to talk through life's challenges, relationships, grief, anxiety, and more.

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Mental Health

Ongoing mental health support covering mood, anxiety, stress, and psychological resilience.

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Employee Assistance
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Employee Assistance Services

Supporting organisations in building psychologically safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplaces. From EAP to DEI conversations, we partner with HR teams to create cultures where people truly thrive.

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Neurodiversity
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Neurodiversity at Work

Empowering neurodivergent employees and managers with practical strategies, coaching, and accommodations.

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Mindfulness
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Mindfulness

Structured mindfulness practices for stress reduction, presence, and improved emotional regulation.

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Positive Psychology
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Positive Psychology

Science-backed approaches to building flourishing, purpose, strengths, and authentic happiness.

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Workshops
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Workshops & Wellness Initiatives

Facilitated group sessions, wellness days, and training programmes for teams and communities.

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Sessions & Fees

Transparent Pricing

We believe quality mental health care should be accessible. All sessions are conducted with complete confidentiality and compassion.

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Psychotherapy Session

β‚Ή1,500
Per session Β· 1 hour Β· with Shubhra Pashine, Psychologist
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • CBT, DBT & evidence-based approaches
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Ongoing progress tracking
  • Between-session support resources
  • In-person & online available
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πŸ“ž For child therapy, family sessions & corporate packages β€” call +91-8523076753 for customised pricing.

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Taking the first step is the bravest thing you can do. Fill in the form and we'll confirm within 24 hours.

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Free First Session

Your first counselling session is completely free β€” no pressure, no commitment.

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Completely Confidential

Everything shared in sessions stays between you and your therapist.

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Quick Response

We confirm within 24 hours. You can also call +91-8523076753 directly.

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In-Person & Online

Sessions are primarily conducted in-person at our center. Online sessions are available when required. Address provided upon booking confirmation.

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Mental Wellbeing
for young minds

Specialized care for children, adolescents, and families β€” rooted in the Shaping Us Framework and delivered by compassionate specialists.

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Play Therapy

Children communicate through play. Our therapists use structured play to help kids process emotions and experiences.

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Art Therapy

Creative expression as a healing tool β€” for children who find words difficult to find.

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Autism & ADHD Coaching

Evidence-based coaching and ABA therapy helping children build independence and self-regulation.

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Counseling & Family Support

Strengthening family systems through guided counselling and relational therapy.

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Behavioral Therapy

Structured behavioural interventions supporting children with diverse developmental needs.

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The Shaping Us Framework

A holistic framework for child development grounded in science, attachment, and positive relationships.

Understanding Your Child

Knowledge is the first step toward support. Learn about ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia β€” and how we can help your child thrive.

What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that affect daily functioning. It is one of the most common childhood conditions β€” and it can be managed beautifully with the right support.

Signs to Watch For

Common Signs in Children

Difficulty staying focused Β· Frequently losing things Β· Excessive talking or movement Β· Acting before thinking Β· Difficulty waiting Β· Easily distracted Β· Forgetfulness in daily activities Β· Emotional dysregulation.

For Parents

What You Can Do at Home

Create consistent routines and predictable schedules. Break tasks into small steps. Use visual reminders and checklists. Celebrate small wins loudly. Focus on strengths β€” ADHD children are often creative, energetic, and deeply empathetic.

Our Support

How We Help at Mangala Kiran

We offer ADHD coaching, behavioral therapy, and family support. Our approach is strengths-based β€” helping children understand their brain, build coping strategies, and feel proud of who they are. Contact us to book an assessment.

Important Note

Early Support Makes All the Difference

Research consistently shows that early intervention leads to significantly better outcomes for children with ADHD. If you suspect your child may have ADHD, please reach out β€” a formal assessment can open the door to the right support, school accommodations, and a much happier daily life for your whole family. You are not alone in this journey.

What is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and experiences the world. It is a spectrum β€” meaning every autistic person is unique. Autism is not an illness; it is a different way of experiencing the world.

Signs to Watch For

Common Signs in Children

Differences in social communication Β· Preference for routines and predictability Β· Sensory sensitivities Β· Intense interests in specific topics Β· Differences in eye contact Β· Repetitive movements Β· Delayed speech development.

For Parents

Supporting Your Autistic Child

Learn your child's sensory triggers and preferences. Maintain predictable routines. Use clear, literal language. Honour their special interests β€” they are a source of joy and connection. Connect with other autism families for peer support.

Our Support

ABA Therapy & Autism Coaching

We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), social skills coaching, sensory integration support, and family guidance. Our therapists work with children at every point on the spectrum β€” from newly diagnosed to thriving teens.

Remember

Your Child Is Perfect β€” They Just Need the Right Support

Autism is not something to be fixed. Our goal is to help your child understand themselves, communicate their needs, build meaningful connections, and live a life that is joyful and full. We work alongside families β€” because you know your child best. Together, we build the right support plan.

What is Dyslexia?

Understanding Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that primarily affects reading, writing, and spelling. It is neurological in origin and has nothing to do with intelligence. Many of the world's most creative and successful people are dyslexic.

Signs to Watch For

Common Signs in Children

Difficulty learning to read despite good instruction Β· Slow, effortful reading Β· Poor spelling Β· Difficulty sounding out unfamiliar words Β· Avoiding reading aloud Β· Mixing up letters (b/d, p/q) Β· Struggles with writing tasks.

For Parents

How to Support a Dyslexic Child

Read aloud together daily β€” audiobooks are wonderful. Use coloured overlays and larger fonts. Praise effort, not outcomes. Communicate with teachers about accommodations. Remind your child that dyslexic thinkers are often highly creative, empathetic, and big-picture thinkers.

Our Support

Dyslexia Support at Mangala Kiran

We provide assessment guidance, learning support strategies, and counselling for children who struggle with confidence due to dyslexia. We also help families navigate school accommodations and IEP planning. Contact us to learn more.

School & Accommodations

Getting the Right Support at School

Children with dyslexia are entitled to accommodations in school β€” including extra time, alternative assessments, and access to assistive technology. We can help you understand what to ask for and how to advocate for your child's needs effectively. You are your child's greatest champion.

Connect With Us

Enquire About Therapy

Reach out about specific therapy types β€” our team will respond within 24 hours to guide you through the next steps.

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Behavioral Therapy

Structured, evidence-based interventions to support children with behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, and developmental needs.

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Play Therapy

Through structured play, children explore emotions, process experiences, and build resilience in a safe, nurturing environment.

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Art Therapy

Creative expression as healing β€” art therapy helps children and adolescents who struggle to express feelings in words.

The Shaping Us Framework

The Shaping Us Framework is our guiding philosophy for child development and family support β€” grounded in developmental science, attachment theory, and positive psychology.

"The experiences we have in our earliest years literally shape the architecture of the developing brain β€” and the relationships we form are at the heart of everything."

β€” The Shaping Us Framework Β· Mangala Kiran Center for Behavioral Health
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The Shaping Us Framework recognises that a child's earliest experiences β€” in the womb, in infancy, in early childhood β€” profoundly shape their brain development, emotional regulation, and capacity for healthy relationships throughout life. It brings together the latest science on child development to help parents, carers, and professionals understand what children need to truly flourish.

🧬 Brain Development

Early experiences wire the brain. Understanding how adversity and nurture shape neural pathways gives us the power to intervene meaningfully and build lasting resilience.

πŸ’ž Attachment & Relationships

Secure attachment with caregivers is the single greatest protective factor for a child's mental health and wellbeing throughout life.

🌱 Emotional Regulation

Children learn to regulate emotions by co-regulating with calm, attuned caregivers. This skill underpins everything β€” learning, relationships, behaviour.

🏑 Environment Matters

Safe, nurturing environments that meet a child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs allow them to reach their full potential.

πŸ‘ͺ Family as the System

We never work with a child in isolation. We work with the whole family system β€” because when families heal, children flourish.

πŸ’ͺ Strengths-Based

Every child has unique strengths. Our work amplifies what is already working while gently addressing what needs support.

Neurodiversity
understood

We believe neurodivergent individuals deserve support that sees their full humanity β€” not just their diagnosis.

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Foundation

What is Neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity recognises that human brains differ in how they process information β€” and that these differences are natural variations, not deficits.

Key Insight

Neurodiversity is Non-Apparent

Many neurodivergent people don't "look" different. This invisibility often makes support harder to access β€” and why self-advocacy matters so much.

Identity

Neurotypes & Neurodivergence

Understanding your neurotype β€” ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, or otherwise β€” is the foundation for self-understanding and effective support.

Community

Language & Identity

We use respectful, person-first and identity-first language in line with neurodivergent community preferences.

Focus Areas

ADHD, Autism & Dyslexia

We provide tailored support for adults navigating ADHD, Autism Spectrum conditions, and Dyslexia β€” from late diagnosis to workplace accommodations, daily strategies, and mental health support. Our approach centres the whole person, not just the label.

Workplace

Inclusion & Accommodations

Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments, inclusive design, and building neuro-affirming environments at work.

Wellbeing

Mental Health's Role

Neurodivergent people face higher rates of anxiety and depression β€” often tied to masking. We address the full intersection of neurodivergence and mental health.

Wellbeing

The Art of Healthy Living

Fitness, diets, mindfulness, and evidence-based wellbeing β€” woven into everything we do.

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Mindfulness & Meditation

Evidence-based mindfulness practice for stress, focus, and emotional regulation.

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Health & Fitness

The mind-body connection β€” how physical health underpins mental resilience.

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Nutrition & Diet

Gut-brain health and evidence-based nutritional guidance for mental clarity.

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Positive Psychology

Building authentic happiness through strengths, gratitude, and purpose-driven living.

Insights & Articles

From the Blog

Evidence-based articles on autism, ADHD, psychotherapy, counselling, child development, and living fully.

Autism
Autism

Understanding Autism: A Guide for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children

Your child has just been diagnosed. Here's what you need to know first.

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Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy

What Actually Happens in a Psychotherapy Session?

Demystifying therapy β€” from the first appointment to ongoing work.

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Counselling
Counselling

Therapy vs Counselling: What's the Difference?

Both are valuable β€” but they serve different purposes.

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Dyslexia
Dyslexia

Dyslexia Is Not a Reading Problem β€” It's a Different Kind of Mind

Reframing dyslexia changes everything.

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Child Development
Child Development

The Shaping Us Framework: How Early Experiences Shape Us for Life

The science of early childhood development.

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Mindfulness
Mindfulness

5 Simple Mindfulness Practices You Can Start Today

Five practices under five minutes each that transform your day.

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Art Therapy
Child Therapy

How Art Therapy Helps Children Process Big Emotions

When words aren't enough, creativity becomes the bridge.

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Whether you're taking your first step or continuing your journey, we'd love to hear from you. Book a session, ask a question, or simply say hello.

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Crisis & Support Helplines

If You or Someone You Know Needs Immediate Help

You are not alone. These free, confidential helplines are available 24/7. Please reach out β€” help is always there.

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

iCall β€” TISS

Psychological counselling helpline β€” free, confidential, available Monday–Saturday.

πŸ“ž 9152987821
Suicide Prevention

Vandrevala Foundation

24/7 mental health helpline. Free, confidential crisis support in multiple languages.

πŸ“ž 1860-2662-345
Suicide & Emotional Distress

Snehi

Emotional support and suicide prevention helpline. Free and confidential.

πŸ“ž 044-24640050
Addiction & Substance Support

NIMHANS Helpline

National mental health helpline including addiction and substance use support. Free.

πŸ“ž 080-46110007
Addiction & De-addiction

National Drug Helpline

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. 24/7 support for addiction and de-addiction.

πŸ“ž 1800-11-0031
Women & Child Safety

Women Helpline & CHILDLINE

Women in distress: 181. Children in crisis: CHILDLINE 1098. Both free, 24/7.

πŸ“ž 181 πŸ“ž 1098

If you are in immediate danger, please call emergency services: 112