Seethalakshmi Sivakumar – Psychologist & International Trainer | Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching, Chennai

Seethalakshmi Sivakumar

Psychologist
International Life Coach
International Trainer
NLP Coach · Hypnotherapist

Language to speak : Tamil, Hindi & English
Language to Understand : Malayalam, Kannada & Telugu

Managing Director, Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching Counselling · Life Coaching · Training Ambattur, Chennai & Online Worldwide

Online one to one Life Coaching available on Zoom worldwide and in-person at Ambattur, Chennai.

Portrait of Psychologist and Trainer Seethalakshmi Sivakumar

Quick Snapshot

20+ years in counselling, life coaching & training
1,00,000+ students & professionals trained
10,000+ counselling & coaching sessions
4.9 ★ · 3600+ Google reviews for Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching

Also delivered 100+ corporate programs, worked with 50+ colleges & 100+ schools, and conducted 5+ international trainings.

About

Seethalakshmi Sivakumar: The Transformation Architect
From a peon to the Managing Director of Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching, Seethalakshmi is a testament to the power of personal transformation. With 20+ years of experience, he blends evidence-informed psychotherapy with practical coaching tools for measurable change.

He works with schools, colleges, corporate teams, healthcare professionals, lawyers and doctors to build emotional regulation, communication and resilient leadership. Sessions are offered in English, Tamil and Hindi, both online (Zoom) and in-person at Ambattur, Chennai.

Client results include improved academic outcomes, reduced workplace stress, better marital communication and goal-focused lifestyle change. Programs are tailored to culture, language and age-group with structured follow-up.

To know more about Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching, you can visit our About Emocare page, explore our counselling services in Chennai, review our training in counselling or contact us for appointments.

Client Focus & Populations Served

Seethalakshmi works with a wide range of individuals and groups:

Adults (individual counselling) Couples & married / pre-marital Parents Children Teens & college students Teachers & faculty Corporate employees & business owners Healthcare staff & nurses Psychologists & counsellors in training Lawyers & legal professionals Doctors & medical professionals

Professional Highlights

  • Founded Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching in 2016 — counselling, training and internships with a global online presence.
  • Designed the One-Year Online PG Diploma covering 40+ therapies and 45+ counselling tracks.
  • Delivered 100+ corporate programs in India and overseas: sales performance, time management, communication, resilience and customer delight.
  • Conducted FDPs and workshops across 50+ colleges and 100+ schools in India and Sri Lanka.
  • Led 5+ international trainings across regions including Sri Lanka, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Sessions, Modes & Fees

  • Duration: Standard counselling / life coaching session of 60 minutes.
  • Modes: Online via Zoom and in-person at Ambattur, Chennai.
  • Languages: English, Tamil and Hindi.
  • Investment (counselling / life coaching): ₹2500 per session.
  • Booking: WhatsApp +91-7010702114 or email emocare@emocare.co.in.

Training for schools, colleges & corporates: Programs are customised based on duration, group size and objectives (performance, emotional wellness, communication, leadership, etc.). WhatsApp +91-7010702114 for a customised quote.

Approach & Methods

Collaborative, outcome-oriented counselling integrating CBT, REBT, TA, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused approaches. For trauma and deep patterns, he uses schema-informed and experiential work along with coaching strategies for behaviour change.

Sessions focus on clear goals, psychoeducation, practical tools and follow-up tasks so that clients see change not only in insight but in daily functioning.

Academic Qualifications

  • M.Sc. (Psychology) – University of Madras, Chennai
  • B.A. (English Literature) – University of Madras, Chennai
  • PG Diploma in Counselling & Guidance – Annamalai University, Chidambaram
  • PG Diploma in Yoga for Excellence – Jain University, Bangalore

Accreditations, Awards & Memberships

  • Economic Times Innovation Award – Best Innovation (2019 & 2021).
  • Asia Pacific Excellence Award 2021 – Mental Healthcare Excellence Award.
  • Programs approved / recognised by international bodies such as Skill Development Council (Canada) and CTAA (UK) through Emocare training offerings.
  • Active member of the Global Trainers, Coaches & Counsellors Organisation (GTCCO).

Experience

  • Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted Officer, Defence — 20 years (voluntary retirement).
  • Principal (short tenure), Sankara Vidyalaya, Karur.
  • Regional Manager (Training & Sales), Ebix — 8 years.
  • Founded Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching in 2016.
  • Presently Managing Director, Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching – leading counselling, training and internship programs.

Core Services & Focus Areas

  • Individual counselling & psychotherapy (anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and more).
  • Couple / marriage counselling for pre-marital and post-marital conflicts.
  • Student & parent counselling with behavioural and academic support.
  • Corporate training, outbound learning and workplace mental health programs.
  • Faculty Development Programs (FDP) for teachers and colleges.
  • Counsellor training – PG Diploma, skill-based therapy modules and short-term certifications.
  • Internships & supervision for psychologists, counselling students and allied professionals.
  • Hypnotherapy & mind–body practices for performance, healing and emotional balance.
  • Signature program: Smart Learning & Happy Homes – for students and parents.
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CBT training session with students
Training for students
Corporate training workshop
Corporate trainings
Career guidance session for faculty
FDP for faculties

Specialties (Issues)

Support for anxiety, depression, pre-marital & post-marital issues, behaviour & academics for students, addiction, grief, trauma, career, family, child & adolescent, anger, stress and more.

What Professionals & Learners Say

Testimonial from Jeyanthi Rajagopal
Jeyanthi Rajagopal
Psychologist · Chennai

“The knowledge, community-building skills, and network I gained here have empowered me to create meaningful spaces for healing and connection. I am truly grateful for the continuous encouragement and the strong foundation Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching provided.”

Testimonial from Shalini Mithra
Shalini Mithra
Advocate & Life Coach

“Before joining Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching, I struggled with overthinking, stress, and emotional imbalance. The sessions helped me identify my triggers, build emotional strength, and replace old patterns with healthier habits. Today, I feel calmer, more focused, and in control of my life. Emocare is a life-changing journey. Thank you so much Siva Kumar sir and team.”

Testimonial from S. Senthil Kumaar
S. Senthil Kumaar
Psychologist & Alternative Medicine Practitioner · Chennai

“I would recommend Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching to anyone for counselling and training. The depth of content and practical approach make the learning and healing process truly impactful.”

Contact & Location (Ambattur, Chennai)

Phone
Email
Address
Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching, 19/4, Shop Street, Venkatapuram, Ambattur, Chennai – 600053, Tamil Nadu, India
Hours
Monday to Sunday: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm · By appointment only (online & in-person)

Corporates

Corporate well-being
Paper Tower — Sri Lanka
Creativity game — corporate
Head of Sales — feedback
Customer Delight — Ravel
Hotel chain CEO — Sales training
Time management — feedback
Shri Anandhas — Sales boost
Customer Satisfaction — Ravel Tech
Communication Skills — HR
Creativity training — feedback

Hypnotherapy

Group hypnotherapy (Anchoring)
Group hypnotherapy for sales
Hypnotherapy for school students
Incantations (technique)

Schools

School students — feedback
Parents — feedback
School students — feedback
School students — feedback

Teachers

Sister Stella Mary — FDP
Maharishi Vidya Mandir — TA training
SLN School — FDP
Maharishi Vidya Mandir — TA training

Colleges

SDM College — Expressive therapies (feedback)
SDM College — Expressive therapies (feedback)
NLP Anchoring — training feedback
Maruthar Kesari College — Psychology
SDM College — Zentangle
Bon Secours College, Thanjavur
Jai Ram College, Salem
Vysya College — training for faculties

Online Trainings

Sreera, Maldives — 8-month diploma
Jayanthi, Chennai — summer counselling
Arindham — trauma therapy
Virginia — 8-month counselling
Indiran Muniandy, Malaysia — online
Suicide prevention — online training
Psychological first aid — training
Psychological first aid — training

Internships

Arthi — Internship (Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching)
Rasika — Internship (Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching)
Jayshree — Internship
Harshita — Internship
Play Therapy — psychologist feedback
Experiment on blood pressure
Our intern — online training
Our intern — corporate training

Trainers & Psychologists

Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching’s training team includes specialists in CBT, REBT, TA, MI, Schema Therapy, Expressive Therapies and Mindfulness. Programmes are designed for educators, corporate teams and healthcare staff with measurable learning outcomes.

Nurses

Autogenic relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation
Training for nurses — autogenic relaxation
One-minute mindfulness

At Emocare – Counselling & Life Coaching

Anindham (Kolkata) — visited Chennai
Roshini Ramesh — NLP
Selena — NLP
K. Vijayalakshmi — NLP

Important: Not an Emergency Service

This profile does not provide emergency services. If you are in crisis or have thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please contact your local emergency number, nearest hospital or local mental health helpline immediately.

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