When Your Own Mind Turns Against You
Self-doubt and overwhelm can make your mind feel like an opponent rather than an ally. Here's what therapy actually does to help that shift, and why your own effort matters more than you think.
Your mental health confidante
MindCraft Counselling offers warm, confidential counselling — individual, couple, relationship and pre-marital — with founders Aboli Joglekar & Malvika Tandon.
A systematic, client-centred approach to managing emotions, conflict, self-compassion and personal growth — in the most affordable, judgement-free way.
How we can help
Whatever feels heavy right now, we meet you where you are.
One-to-one therapy for anxiety, stress, low mood, self-worth and personal growth — a safe, confidential space to be heard.
Support for couples to communicate better, rebuild trust and navigate conflict with care.
Start your marriage on strong foundations — expectations, finances, family and communication, talked through with care.
Meet the founders
After a decade working with human resources in corporates, Aboli trained and certified as a counsellor — driven by the belief that psychological capital is the answer to so many of our problems.
A clinical psychologist (MSc) who has been fascinated by how people think, feel and behave since school — applying those tools for collective welfare, so people know they are not alone in their struggles.
Kind words
“Aboli is so gentle and listens to you with so much patience. I could never open myself to anyone else in the entire world because she will always make you feel good about yourself. I would highly recommend her for any kind of counselling session.”
“I wanted to really thank you for bringing light back into the dark corners of my lost mind. After a few sessions I started smiling more, living in the moment and found my lost purpose again.”
“The sessions have been really helpful, especially in channelising my thoughts in a proper way. It has helped me a lot to deal with my anxiety. Thanks a lot!”
From the journal
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We are just a message away. Let’s take this step together.
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