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Individual Therapy
One-to-one talk therapy for adults navigating anxiety, low mood, stress and life transitions — at your pace, in a space that stays yours.
Counselling psychologist · Hyderabad & online
A steady place to pause,
heal, and grow.
Compassionate therapy, learning support and behaviour care for children and adults — rooted in evidence, held with warmth. I work with families, individuals and schools to make everyday life feel more workable.
440+
clients counselled
4
languages spoken
MSc
Counselling Psychology
Your professional photo
Rumana Begum
Counselling Psychologist · M.Sc
Who I help
Whatever you are carrying, you don't have to carry it alone.
Services
Care that meets you where you are.
In person in Hyderabad or securely online — for individuals, children, parents and schools.
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Child & Adolescent Counselling
Gentle, age-appropriate support that helps young people understand their feelings and build confidence and resilience.
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Remedial & Learning Support
Learning assessments, Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and targeted strategies that strengthen attention, memory and academic skills.
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Behaviour Therapy
Structured behaviour modification for neurodivergent children and adults — autism, ADHD and intellectual disability — with measurable progress.
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Parent Consultations
Practical guidance on learning, behaviour and development, plus home strategies you can actually use day to day.
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Workshops & Wellbeing
Sessions and campaigns on mental-health awareness, stress and anger management, and self-care for schools and teams.
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Online Therapy
Secure, confidential sessions wherever you are — the same care and continuity, from the comfort of home.
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Wellbeing Resources
Curated tools, worksheets and practices to keep your progress going between sessions.
How it works
A calm, structured path — no pressure, no jargon.
Step 01
Reach out
Send a short message on WhatsApp. No forms, no pressure — just a first hello.
Step 02
Understand
We talk through your history and goals, with assessment where it helps.
Step 03
Plan together
A personalised, evidence-based plan shaped around your life and needs.
Step 04
Grow
Regular sessions and honest progress reviews, adjusting as you move forward.
Healing doesn't mean becoming someone new — it means feeling safe enough to be fully yourself.
My practice, in one line
About Rumana
A steady, practised hand — for children, adults and families.
I'm a counselling psychologist based in Kondapur, Hyderabad. I've supported over 440 people through anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, behavioural concerns and high-risk situations — across international schools, psychology clinics and rehabilitation settings.
My work blends evidence-based therapy with genuine warmth. Whether I'm building an IEP with a child's teachers, guiding parents, or sitting with an adult through a hard season, I care about confidentiality, trust and progress you can actually feel.
440+
Clients counselled
5+
Settings practised in
12
School branches led
4
Languages spoken
Education
MSc Counselling Psychology · 8.3 CGPA
PG Diploma, Psychological Counselling · 9.1 CGPA
Jain University, Bengaluru
PG Diploma, Psychological Counselling · 9.1 CGPA
Jain University, Bengaluru
Certifications
Yale University — Psychological Counselling Program
Emory University — Advanced SEE Learning Program
University of Chicago — Neurobiology of Everyday Life
LinkedIn — Supporting ADHD Colleagues at Work
Languages
English
Hindi
Bengali
Assamese
Honesty about my role
What I do — and what I don't.
As a counselling psychologist, I believe you deserve clarity about where I can help and where someone else is better placed. If anything is outside my scope, I won't leave you stranded — I'll help you find the right professional and, with your consent, work alongside them.
How I can support you
✓Talk therapy for everyday and moderate concerns — anxiety, low mood, stress, grief, relationships and life transitions
✓Emotional and behavioural support for children and adolescents
✓Remedial and learning support, including IEPs and study strategies
✓Behaviour support for neurodivergent clients, and guidance for parents
✓Coping skills, emotional regulation and wellbeing workshops
What sits outside my scope
—I don't prescribe or adjust medication. That's the role of a psychiatrist (a medical doctor).
—I don't give formal clinical diagnoses or labels. In India that's the remit of RCI-registered clinical psychologists and psychiatrists.
—I don't administer clinical psychometric or diagnostic test batteries used to diagnose disorders.
—I'm not the sole care for severe or acute conditions (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis), which need clinical and psychiatric treatment.
—I'm not an emergency or crisis service. If you're at immediate risk, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline.
The guidelines I hold myself to
Confidentiality, with limits
What you share stays private — except where there's risk of serious harm to you or others, or where the law requires disclosure.
Informed consent & collaboration
You set the goals. Nothing happens without your understanding and agreement, and you can pause or stop at any time.
Within my competence
I work only within my training and refer you on — to a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist — whenever your needs call for it.
Evidence-based & non-judgemental
Approaches grounded in research, offered with respect for your background, beliefs and identity.
Clear boundaries
Therapy is a professional relationship, not a friendship — free of dual relationships or conflicts of interest.
Ongoing supervision
I keep learning and review my practice through professional supervision and continuing education.
Kind words
What families and clients say.
Rumana met our son exactly where he was. The change in his confidence at school has been the most reassuring thing we've seen as parents.
I came in carrying a lot of anxiety and left each session with something I could actually use. I never felt judged — only understood.
Her IEPs were practical and clear, and our teachers actually understood how to use them. A genuinely collaborative partner for inclusive classrooms.
Blogs
Notes on the mind, learning & everyday wellbeing.
Reflections and practical guidance from my practice.
When a child says “I can’t” before they even try
How avoidance shows up as confidence problems — and the small, steady ways we can help young people feel capable again.
28 May 2026Read →
Small routines that make homework less of a battle
Practical, low-pressure structures that support attention and executive function — at school and at home.
12 May 2026Read →
Three grounding exercises you can do in two minutes
Simple ways to settle a racing mind — useful before an exam, a hard conversation, or a sleepless night.
20 April 2026Read →
Talking to your teenager without it turning into a fight
How a few changes in tone and timing can open up conversations that felt closed.
2 April 2026Read →
Let's take the first small step.
A short, no-pressure message is all it takes. Tell me a little about what's going on, and we'll find a time to talk.
Kondapur, Hyderabad · Sessions in person & online