Mandakini Menon

Associate Counsellor

Having walked her own path of self-discovery and healing, Mandakini, an art therapist, passionately facilitates that inward journey for others. Her work is grounded in unconditional positive regard and integrates neuroscience, art, counselling, yoga and nature-based perspectives.

Art Therapy helps individuals engage with life's challenges, while simultaneously developing their capacity for play, curiosity and spontaneity. She also supports clients in expressing experiences that may be difficult to put into words.

She brings her humanness, intuition, and nervous system into the therapy space, creating a safe and attuned environment to explore deeper aspects of the self. Her approach is rooted in deep respect for each person's unique journey. Her motto, "You can only take your client as far as you have walked yourself," aligns with her ethical standards of continuous self-work and education. She works with emotional concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, and emotional regulation.

She has experience working across diverse settings including hospice care, in-patient psychiatry, orphanage and with the adult population. She believes that when individuals feel truly safe, seen and understood, they become equipped to tap into their own wisdom and move toward healing. She advocates for the importance of mental well-being, and views therapy as a collaborative process - one that gently supports individuals to connect back to Self.