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Nurture Counseling Brings Multilingual Mental Wellness Access to Individuals, Workplaces, and Campuses Across India

Bangalore, Karnataka, India. At a time when mental health challenges are rising across India, Nurture Counseling is redefining how emotional well-being is accessed and experienced. Founded by Priyesh Kumar and Anushka Joshi, the platform is built on a simple yet powerful idea: mental wellness should be an everyday conversation—not a crisis response.

With services available in 11 Indian languages and delivered by 13+ licensed psychologists, Nurture Counseling is addressing critical gaps in accessibility, affordability, and cultural relevance in India’s mental healthcare ecosystem.

Addressing India’s Silent Mental Health Crisis

India faces a significant but often unspoken mental health burden:

• Nearly 197 million Indians live with mental health conditions, yet fewer than 10% seek professional help 
• 42% of employees cite burnout as a key reason for leaving jobs 
• India has just 0.07 psychiatrists per 100,000 people, far below global recommendations 
• Over 520 million Indians do not speak English, while most therapy services remain English-first 
• 1 in 4 college students experiences a diagnosable mental health condition 

These challenges highlight a structural gap—one that Nurture Counseling aims to bridge through language-inclusive, human-centered care.

A Mission to Normalize Mental Wellness

Nurture Counseling is driven by a mission to normalize mental wellness in India, making psychological support a natural, accessible part of everyday life. We envision a future where every individual, regardless of language, income, or location, has access to safe, ethical, and professional care.

“Healing begins when a person feels safe enough to be heard. We built Nurture to be that safe space—in every language, for every person.”
— Anushka Joshi, Co-founder

Comprehensive Services Across Three Key Segments

1. Individual & Relationship Wellness

• Individual counseling (stress, anxiety, depression, trauma) 
• Couple counseling (communication, conflict resolution, premarital guidance) 
• Career counseling for students and professionals 
• First-time therapy sessions and membership wellness plans 
• Gift of Solace: Therapy sessions that can be gifted to loved ones 

2. Corporate & Workplace Wellness

• Mental Wellness Certified Workplace™ program with tiered certification 
• Employee counseling and leadership training 
• Psychological safety workshops and measurable progress reporting 

3. College & Campus Care

• Campus counseling programs 
• Student wellness workshops 
• “Learn & Level Up” training for psychology students 

What Sets Nurture Counseling Apart

Nurture Counseling differentiates itself through a combination of innovation and accessibility:

• Multilingual Therapy: Services in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Punjabi, Odia, Marwari, and English 
• Measurable Progress Reports: Structured updates after every third session 
• Post-Therapy Community: Continued support via the Nurture Family network 
• Personalized E-Library: Curated resources for ongoing self-guided healing 
• Gift of Solace: Introducing therapy as a meaningful, culturally relevant gift 
• Qualified Experts: RCI-licensed psychologists and certified specialists 

Leadership Driving the Vision

• Priyesh Kumar (Co-founder & CEO): Leads strategy, partnerships, and growth, bringing global insights from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe 
• Anushka Joshi (Co-founder & COO): Heads clinical operations, quality standards, and psychologist development 

Together, they have built a platform that combines clinical credibility with cultural understanding.

Impact and Market Opportunity

Nurture Counseling is positioned at the intersection of three rapidly expanding sectors:

• Individual mental wellness 
• Corporate employee assistance programs (EAP) 
• Campus mental health services 

With India’s mental health market exceeding ₹20,000 crore and growing at 18% annually, the platform aims to deliver both social impact and scalable growth.

Early outcomes indicate:

• Reduced anxiety and improved emotional clarity within 3–5 sessions 
• Better workplace productivity and lower employee attrition 
• Increased openness around mental health conversations 

For Media & Editorial Opportunities

Nurture Counseling offers multiple compelling story angles, including:

• The language gap in India’s mental health ecosystem 
• The rise of workplace mental wellness programs 
• Student mental health as an emerging national priority 
• Therapy as a culturally relevant “gift economy” innovation 

Media assets, including founder profiles, psychologist bios, and testimonials, are available upon request.

About Nurture Counseling

Nurture Counseling is a multilingual mental wellness platform offering counseling services for individuals, couples, students, and organizations. With a network of licensed psychologists delivering care in 11 Indian languages, the platform is committed to making mental health support accessible, inclusive, and stigma-free across India.

Headquartered in Bangalore, Nurture Counseling operates entirely online, enabling nationwide access to professional psychological care.

Media Contact:
Priyesh Kumar
Email: info@nurturecounselingexpert.com 
Website: www.nurturecounselingexpert.com