India’s first multilingual mental wellness platform offering counseling in 11 regional languages aims to make emotional well-being accessible, affordable, and stigma-free.
BANGALORE: 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 help
- 42% of employees cite burnout as a key reason for leaving jobs
- India has just 0.07 psychiatrists per 100,000 people, far below global recommendations
- Over 520 million Indians do not speak English, while most therapy services remain English-first
- 1 in 4 college students experiences a diagnosable mental health condition
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)
- Couple counseling (communication, conflict resolution, premarital guidance)
- Career counseling for students and professionals
- First-time therapy sessions and membership wellness plans
- Gift of Solace: Therapy sessions that can be gifted to loved ones
2. Corporate & Workplace Wellness
- Mental Wellness Certified Workplace™ program with tiered certification
- Employee counseling and leadership training
- Psychological safety workshops and measurable progress reporting
3. College & Campus Care
- Campus counseling programs
- Student wellness workshops
- “Learn & Level Up” training for psychology students
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 English
- Measurable Progress Reports: Structured updates after every third session
- Post-Therapy Community: Continued support via the Nurture Family network
- Personalized E-Library: Curated resources for ongoing self-guided healing
- Gift of Solace: Introducing therapy as a meaningful, culturally relevant gift
- Qualified Experts: RCI-licensed psychologists and certified specialists
Leadership Driving the Vision
- Priyesh Kumar (Co-founder & CEO): Leads strategy, partnerships, and growth, bringing global insights from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
- Anushka Joshi (Co-founder & COO): Heads clinical operations, quality standards, and psychologist development
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 wellness
- Corporate employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Campus mental health services
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 sessions
- Better workplace productivity and lower employee attrition
- Increased openness around mental health conversations
For Media & Editorial Opportunities
Nurture Counseling offers multiple compelling story angles, including:
- The language gap in India’s mental health ecosystem
- The rise of workplace mental wellness programs
- Student mental health as an emerging national priority
- Therapy as a culturally relevant “gift economy” innovation
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.
