Coaching & Guidance
Mindset and life coaching, wellbeing and relationship coaching, career guidance, emotional intelligence building and parenting support, for those who want to grow, decide and move forward.
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Professional Coaching & Family Support in Palakkad
A multidisciplinary team of professionals and coaches, serving families, students and communities in Kerala for over 40 years.
Confidential By prior appointment In-person, online & phone Malayalam, English, Tamil, Hindi
What brings you here today?
Choose what feels closest. We’ll guide you from there.
Individuals
Stress, confidence, direction or a fresh start.
Couples
Communication, trust, conflict or preparing for marriage.
Parents & Families
Family stress, parent and child conflict, life changes.
Adolescents & Students
Studies, exam stress, screen habits, career choices.
Schools & Colleges
Awareness sessions, teacher training, student wellbeing.
Organisations
Workplace stress, emotional intelligence, team wellbeing.
Not sure where to start? WhatsApp us and we’ll suggest the right service.
How We Can Help
We support individuals, couples, students and institutions through two focused wings.
Mediation
Structured, neutral and confidential support to help couples and households resolve disputes with dignity.
Explore mediation →Our Coaching Services
Every client is matched with a suitable professional. All sessions are confidential.
Wellbeing & Relationship Coaching
Provided by our visiting professionals
Marriage & Couple Coaching
Communication breakdown, conflict, trust issues, premarital preparation and post-marriage adjustment.
Learn more →Family Coaching
Parent and child conflict, family stress, caregiving strain and major life transitions.
Learn more →Behavioural Coaching
Anger, habits, screen overuse, school refusal and other behaviour patterns in children and adults, with referral for specialist assessment where needed.
Learn more →Cognitive Behavioural Coaching
A structured, evidence-based approach for stress, worry, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Learn more →Mental Wellbeing Coaching
Support for stress, grief, loneliness, burnout and emotional difficulties.
Learn more →Intimacy & Relationship Wellness Coaching
Confidential, respectful guidance on intimacy and relationship concerns. Medical concerns are referred to qualified doctors.
Learn more →Life, Career & Growth Coaching
Led by our Founder, Mindset & Life Coach
Life & Mindset Coaching
Build clarity, confidence, habits and direction in personal and professional life.
Learn more →Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Coaching
Develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy and relationship skills.
Learn more →Career Coaching
Aptitude-based guidance for students, career changers and working professionals.
Learn more →Adolescent Education & Parenting Coaching
Practical support for teenagers and parents on growing up, studies, peer pressure, digital habits and communication.
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Please note: Coaching is not therapy or medical treatment. Not sure which service suits you? Call us and we will guide you.
Session formats
In-person (Palakkad) · Online (video) · Phone
Languages
Malayalam · English · Tamil · Hindi
Our Founder
Four decades of listening to Kerala’s families
Prof. Dr. Regunath Parakkal
Founder · Mindset & Life Coach
Coach of Coaches (ICF/CCE Accredited) · NIMHANS Trained Professional · NLP Life Coach
For over four decades, Prof. Dr. Regunath Parakkal has worked to make emotional support accessible to ordinary families in Kerala. His work has taken him into schools, the Kerala Police Women Cell and Kerala State Legal Services Authority Adalaths. What began as community service has grown into Palakkad Counselling.
- Served with the Kerala Police Women Cell, supporting 2500+ families and couples
- Columnist, Malayala Manorama Arogyam, and author of two books
- Facilitated 3,250 eye donations and 375 body-donation pledges in his community
Former Prime Minister Awardee
World Book of Records, London
Chief Minister’s Innovation Award, Govt. of Kerala
Kerala Police Janamaithri Best Social Worker 2010-11
Dr. Sukumar Azhikode Award (Writing)
Read the founder’s story →
Why Palakkad Counselling
Trusted by families across Palakkad for over four decades, through 2500+ family and couple consultations and 17,000+ awareness sessions in schools, colleges and communities. Today, as a team of professionals, we match every client with the right expert. All sessions are confidential, and clients needing medical or psychiatric care are referred to trusted hospitals and specialists.
17,000+
Awareness sessions delivered
40+
Years of community service
2500+
Families & couples supported
What happens when you reach out
Many people tell us the hardest part was making the first call. Here is exactly what to expect.
Reach out
Send a WhatsApp message, call, or fill in the short form. You don’t need to explain everything at this stage.
We listen and match you
We understand your situation briefly and match you with the most suitable professional.
Your session
Meet in person in Palakkad, online by video, or by phone, at a time arranged for you.
Ongoing support
Continue sessions if helpful. If you need medical or psychiatric care, we refer you to trusted specialists.
Meet Our Team
A multidisciplinary team, so you are matched with the right professional.
Prof. Dr. Regunath Parakkal
Founder · Mindset & Life Coach
Dr. Toji Joseph
Psychologist (Visiting)
Sakthi Sundaram S
Consultant Psychologist (Visiting)
Rehna P K
Consultant Psychologist (Visiting)
Soumya A
Social Worker (Visiting)
Programmes for Schools, Colleges & Organisations
With 17,000+ awareness sessions delivered across Kerala, we bring practical, age-appropriate programmes to students, teachers, parents and employees.
Adolescent education & life skills
Exam stress & study skills
Digital wellbeing & cyber hygiene
Career awareness
Parenting workshops
Teacher training on student wellbeing
Workplace stress & EQ
Substance-abuse awareness
Formats: Single sessions · workshop series · teacher training · ongoing school coaching tie-ups
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Visit us in Palakkad
If you live in or near Palakkad, we warmly welcome you to visit us in person. All visits are by prior appointment.
Siv Gung, Chittoor Road, near Post Office, Manapullikavu, Palakkad, Keralam 678013Landmark: Behind One Home Super Market, Near Manappullikkavu Temple
Get directionsOutside Palakkad or outside India?
Meet us online by video or phone, from the privacy of your home. We arrange sessions to suit your time zone, in Malayalam, English, Tamil or Hindi.
For: Malayalis in the Gulf, UK, US, Singapore and other Indian cities
About online sessionsCommon questions
Is what I share kept confidential?
Yes. Everything you share is kept confidential, except where there is a risk of serious harm to yourself or others, or where disclosure is required by law.
What is the difference between coaching and therapy?
Coaching helps you gain clarity, build skills and move forward. It is not medical or psychiatric treatment. We do not diagnose or prescribe medication, and we refer you to qualified doctors if you need medical care.
Do I need to visit the centre?
No. If you are near Palakkad, you are welcome to visit in person. If you are outside Palakkad or outside India, you can meet us online by video or phone.
Do I need my partner to come with me?
No. You can begin on your own. Your partner can join later if and when they are ready.
How do I book?
All sessions are by prior appointment. Call or WhatsApp +91 94470 83118, or use the booking form below.
Book a Session
Book a Session
Taking the first step is often the hardest. Talk to us, in person or online.
Discreet and by appointment only. Each session is scheduled privately, so there’s no waiting in a queue. Live in or near Palakkad? We welcome you to visit us in person. Outside Palakkad or outside India? Meet us online by video or phone, from the privacy of your home.
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