Akshaya Murali: Burnout, Stress, Overwhelm, Motivation, Anxiety, Panic, OCD Counselling Psychologist (Therapist) in Chennai
Akshaya Murali: Burnout, Stress, Overwhelm, Motivation, Anxiety, Panic, OCD Counselling Psychologist (Therapist) in Chennai
Experience: 4 Years
Experience: 4 Years
Qualification: Master in Applied Psychology
Qualification: Master in Applied Psychology
Counselling Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
Languages I speak - English , Hindi, and Tamil
Languages I speak - English , Hindi, and Tamil
Clients I take up: Adolescents (13–18 years), Young Adults (18–25 years), Adults (26–60 years), Couples, and LGBTQIA+ clients
Clients I take up: Adolescents (13–18 years), Young Adults (18–25 years), Adults (26–60 years), Couples, and LGBTQIA+ clients
Additional Slots: Available on weekends
Additional Slots: Available on weekends
City: Chennai | Available: Online & Offline
City: Chennai | Available: Online & Offline
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About me
I am a Counseling Psychologist with experience in supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. My areas of focus include anxiety, grief, low self-worth, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to reflect, heal, and grow at their own pace. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and strengths-based, with the integration of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and foundational Transactional Analysis.
I work collaboratively, respecting each person’s unique journey, and adapt the process to meet their specific goals and needs. With experience across hospitals, schools, digital platforms, and care facilities, I’ve supported individuals from diverse backgrounds and age groups. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and grounded in respect. Outside of work, I find balance through art and time in nature, both remind me of the value of slowing down and reconnecting with ourselves. Therapy with me focuses on helping you build insight, resilience, and practical tools to support everyday life.
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Therapy Bookings: Terms & Conditions
Sessions coordinated directly with the therapist
Once you book a session with a therapist via SoulUp, we put you in touch with them via WhatsApp allowing you and your therapist to coordinate on a mutually convenient time.
Cancellation policy
You can reschedule or cancel sessions or switch therapists upto 24 hours of the slotted time, post which no rescheduling or refund of sessions is possible.
Late to session policy
If you are over 15 mins late to the session, then the session will be held cancelled and no refund will be available. This has been done to ensure a 'full' session for you as well as to ensure enough gap-time for the therapist before their next session.
Cancelling part of a bundled session
For sessions bought as bundle of 4 at discounted price - if after n sessions, either the therapist or the client wants to discontinue sessions, we initiate refund of remaining sessions. In this case, the actual non-discounted price is deducted for each completed session (instead of the pro-rata amount per session) from the price of the bundled offering and the refund is issued.