Hibiscus Counselling

Welcome to Hibiscus Counselling, founded in 2022 by social entrepreneur and mental-health advocate Aksheyaa Akilan. We are part of the broader House of Hibiscus ecosystem (established 2020), based in Chennai and offering both online and in-person support. Since our inception, we have worked with over 2,500 clients (2.5 k+) across diverse backgrounds, helping them transform their mental health and build more fulfilling lives.

Our mission

At Hibiscus Counselling, we believe mental-well-being is the foundation of a meaningful, connected life. We aim to make quality therapy accessible, inclusive and rooted in real experience, so you don’t just cope, you grow.

Our Core Values

Our Focus

• Individual therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and life-transitions

• Couples & family counselling: communication, attachment, relationships
• Child & adolescent therapy: neuro-diversity, learning differences, behavioural support
• Group programs and support circles: ADHD, women’s wellness, workplace stress
• Career counselling, psycho-education and holistic wellbeing tools

Our approach

• Trauma-informed & intersectional: We recognise how gender, caste, sexual identity and neurodivergence influence the mental-health journey.
• Evidence-based & human-centred: We integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, yoga and body-based tools to meet you where you are.
• Safe & inclusive: We create respectful environments where you feel seen and heard, no judgment, just support.
• Accessible & versatile: Whether you’re in Chennai or online, we tailor sessions to your schedule, budget and goals.

Why Choose Us

• Over 2,500 clients served, with measurable change and satisfaction.
• A curated team of qualified therapists: masters-level, minimum two years’ intensive experience.
• Specialisations including neuro-diversity, LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, relationship repair, trauma care and child development.
• Brand-new self-care tools: our own “Undated Mental Health Planner”, mindfulness workshops and creative-arts events to support sustained wellbeing.
• Trusted digital presence and professional compliance: secure data practices, confidentiality-by-design and a commitment to ethics.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

AKSHEYAA AKILAN,

Managing Director and Therapist

Aksheyaa Akilan (B.Sc., M.A. PGD, LLB) brings a unique blend of academic rigor, social entrepreneurship and lived experience to Hibiscus Counselling. Her passion is to build spaces where therapy is not a luxury, but a natural part of living. Under her leadership, Hibiscus has grown from idea to community of care.

OUR PROMISE

Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, struggling with relationships, exploring your identity, or supporting a child, we’re here to walk with you. Therapy isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming more you, with clarity, connection and compassion

READY TO BEGIN

Click to book your introductory session or join one of our group support programs.
We have offline centers in Adyar and Pallavaram where we take sessions on appointment bases. We take online sessions 24x7 across time zone.
At Hibiscus Counselling, your wellbeing matters, and your journey begins here.

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