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 helpÂ
- 42% of employees cite burnout as a key reason for leaving jobsÂ
- India has just 0.07 psychiatrists per 100,000 people, far below global recommendationsÂ
- Over 520 million Indians do not speak English, while most therapy services remain English-firstÂ
- 1 in 4 college students experiences a diagnosable mental health conditionÂ
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)Â
- Couple counseling (communication, conflict resolution, premarital guidance)Â
- Career counseling for students and professionalsÂ
- First-time therapy sessions and membership wellness plansÂ
- Gift of Solace: Therapy sessions that can be gifted to loved onesÂ
2. Corporate & Workplace Wellness
- Mental Wellness Certified Workplace™ program with tiered certificationÂ
- Employee counseling and leadership trainingÂ
- Psychological safety workshops and measurable progress reportingÂ
3. College & Campus Care
- Campus counseling programsÂ
- Student wellness workshopsÂ
- “Learn & Level Up” training for psychology studentsÂ
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 EnglishÂ
- Measurable Progress Reports: Structured updates after every third sessionÂ
- Post-Therapy Community: Continued support via the Nurture Family networkÂ
- Personalized E-Library: Curated resources for ongoing self-guided healingÂ
- Gift of Solace: Introducing therapy as a meaningful, culturally relevant giftÂ
- Qualified Experts: RCI-licensed psychologists and certified specialistsÂ
Leadership Driving the Vision
- Priyesh Kumar (Co-founder & CEO): Leads strategy, partnerships, and growth, bringing global insights from Asia, the Middle East, and EuropeÂ
- Anushka Joshi (Co-founder & COO): Heads clinical operations, quality standards, and psychologist developmentÂ
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 wellnessÂ
- Corporate employee assistance programs (EAP)Â
- Campus mental health servicesÂ
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 sessionsÂ
- Better workplace productivity and lower employee attritionÂ
- Increased openness around mental health conversationsÂ
For Media & Editorial Opportunities
Nurture Counseling offers multiple compelling story angles, including:
- The language gap in India’s mental health ecosystemÂ
- The rise of workplace mental wellness programsÂ
- Student mental health as an emerging national priorityÂ
- Therapy as a culturally relevant “gift economy” innovationÂ
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:Â info@nurturecounselingexpert.comÂ
Website:Â www.nurturecounselingexpert.com

