• an effort to develop an attitude of gratitude and positivity

    yay!!! they made it!

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    " I learned to unpack my confused thought matrix and embrace the deeper issues at hand. 

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    "I have had such a great experience meeting and talking with Aveena, learning how to love and look after myself. 

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    "I understood the traumatic events and family history that contributed to the creation of these destructive patterns. "

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    "Aveena is a genuine, strong, passionate lady filled with effervescence for the things she loves to do."

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    " Aveena led me into a counseling session and her knack of handling my situation and "learnedness" highly impressed me."

  • 6

“Therapy, counselling, mental health are very frightening and intimidating words. They put us on a defense on our notions of how others will perceive us and how we perceive ourselves. Many a times we take these aspects of our life for granted. Like many I too did the same, had the same preconceived ideas and didn’t take any of this seriously. I found myself in a constant state of drifting, from people, from work, from life, having my self-esteem plummet and the world not making sense. A friend of mine recommended that I talk to a counsellor and she introduced me to Aveena and I must say it was a brilliant choice. Aveena’s method maybe unconventional- my first session and many others were at the beach!!!  however, it works, many or most of my sessions were grueling and emotionally exhausting but I felt better, better than I had felt in a long time. 

I got to recognize the areas I needed to work on, what was good in my life and what I didn’t need. For me personally, letting go was not easy. I am learning to do so. I won’t say I was miraculously healed. It took 6-8 months of intense sessions dwelling internally to figure things out. Aveena makes no promises but when she takes on a client, she does so with guns blazing and isn’t afraid of calling you out on your crap. She tells you its going to be hard, sometimes impossible, but you will get through this and you do. Her ability to read people and her method to her madness makes sense much much later. You won’t find someone so invested in helping you help yourself than her. I truly recommend her and her unorthodox ways.”

  • 7

There was a time when I was going through emotional destruction and badly needed to talk to someone. That’s when my sister suggested Aveena.

I underwent 6-7 sessions with her. I opened myself more and more with every session, as she sat there listening to me when I spoke and consoling me when I cried. She always made me feel confident and worthy, helping me heal. Aveena used different counselling techniques to give my self back to me. Choosing to talk to Aveena was worth it and honestly the best decision of my life. It gave me emotional stability, restored my confidence, brought peace within and helped me gather myself back like never before . 

Aveena is an amazing person, very dedicated to her work and passionate about it too. She is ever ready to give her 100% as a counselor only if one is ready to take it.

  • 8

I was in a phase of my life where I was in emotional despair. I was not able to look after my daughter and because of my stress levels and could not draw a balance between my personal and professional life. That time was terrible for me and I badly needed someone to talk to, about what was happening.

One of my students who is a doctor by profession suggested Ma’am Aveena. I still remember the day I called her for the first time. I could not stop crying as I opened up about my life. I underwent 5 to 6 sessions with her. She always brought something new during our sessions, so I could feel confident and motivated, helping me to heal.

Ma’am Aveena used different Counselling techniques and strategies which made me realize my value. She is an amazing personality with high determination. She came in my life as a guardian who I can trust and talk about anything that happens!

Honestly speaking, meeting Aveena Ma’am and talking to her was the best decision I ever made in my life. She is the one who helped me get reacquainted with myself like never before! I am fortunate to have her in my life.

  • 9

It has been a long time since I have known you. Back in college you were the counselor. I have always liked you for the kind of person you are. After that I reached out to you for help via Facebook and since then I have known you even more. You have always helped me in every possible manner you could. You have tried to help me find ways I could handle any situation for that matter. During the times I felt really weak, you helped me to look out for something valuable and stay strong. You made me understand the value of self worth. Sometimes it is as simple as to just stop thinking and going with the flow. You just have to believe blindly and that’s exactly what I did…

Thank you for helping me during the tough times and for every single thing that you have done for me. I really appreciate the bond that we have and wish to continue further.

  • 10

My first session with Aveena was all about the sadness in my life, but gradually she made me realise the purpose of this sadness… Each of us go through this phase in order to move on to a better life in store for us.  

She didn’t make decisions for me, but taught me ways to make my own. It’s really amazing to finally pick up my life and move ahead with my head on my shoulders.  

At times she pushed hard and made me make my choices but finally those choices kept me going. She made me realize I am my own boss and no one has a right to rule me. She taught me to stand firm on my beliefs and speak out the truth . She’s headstrong and means business. No hanky panky. Either you are in or out. Thanks for making me strong in mind, body and soul.

  • 11

“I started counseling sessions with Aveena when I was going through a breakup along with other personal problems.  Aveena helped me navigate through it and also helped me reach a place where I was able to deal with other problems in my life. The problems persisted but I was able to make the necessary decisions that have helped me be in a much better place today. Insightful sessions with Aveena have helped me understand myself better, my thinking process and helped me be more assertive.”

  • 12

Therapy with Aveena has brought a sea of change in me. It has unlocked a lot. I began to make shifts and am experiencing a new perspective on life. It helped me filter out my negative vibes and brought out my hidden potential. This inspired me to use it in the best way. I tapped into my inner self and activated those areas that were dormant within. The daily affirmation exercise stirred up my day and proved to be an excellent kickstart. It set a relaxing tone for each day.

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    Aveena is an amazing career guidance counsellorShe has a unique method of finding out a student’s aptitude. It’s not like the regular testing that is usually done. She really takes a lot of interest in figuring out the students likes and dislikes and what their passion is. She has a lovely  kind and warm approach. I was very confused as to what I should do after my XII std. Aveena  helped me think clearly and I was no longer confused. Her sessions are definitely worth it !

    You truly are an amazing guidance counsellor and therapist.

    You gave me a safe space to open and confide in you thanks Aveena 🙂

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    I was so not sure about my career choice. I was all confused as there are 1000+ options a person can opt for, hence I wanted someone to guide me through this process.  I'm a lucky person I must say as I found Aveena. And the most important thing that attracted me was that she wasn't giving a test paper to answer just the way we do in schools, but she was interacting and having conversations with me. It helped me understand myself in a much better way, without any pressure. We had a total of 3 sessions and by the end of it, I came to a conclusion of 5 options. I wish I had more sessions with her as she is a gem, but nevertheless I enjoyed a lot. Thank you so much for helping me out. Lots of love to you.

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    Aveena to me was someone who removed me out the darkest moments of my life. She helped me understand the person, who was hidden and lost somewhere. I came to know the real me and love who I am.

    Going to her was the best decision of my life. Today I am a different person. I feel renewed. Good things are happening all around me and I am attracting and sharing positive vibes. I've learned to shut down the negative vibes.. 

    Very big thanks to you Aveena, for making me who I am today. I am truly blessed.

  • 16

How did I meet this evolved human being AKA Therapist? Well… Aveena was referred to me , by a close friend . It was during a very bad emotional phase in my life. Ironically it still took me months to actually call her up and fix our first appointment.

This just reaffirms that everything happens when it’s meant to. I was skeptical and had my walls up, but she broke them down…. brick by brick. In hindsight, I can now say that I should have done it long ago. I was broken in more ways than one, to a point where I had absolutely no confidence in myself, and my ability to make even a simple decision. 

Aveena is not your stereotype Therapist. She is a breath of fresh air. You’ll know when you meet her, that she advocates the positive side of life. If you can’t see the light… she will show it to you. Sometimes our judgment is clouded by fear and things that aren’t even relevant anymore. Aveena will teach you, the tools you need, to overcome the monsters threatening your peace of mind and sanity.

  • 17

There has always been a taboo about therapy and I too have felt the same. When I got pregnant, I went through the most difficult phase of my life, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. That’s when I decided to seek help.

Aveena is such a great Therapist. Nah I won’t say Therapist, she is that friend who will tell you stuff in black and white with no shades of grey.

You can tell her that she is wrong, but later on you realize how what she said made sense. She will not tell you her views, her opinion or judge you, but she makes you question yourself. That’s when the nail hits the wood.

She is always available, and when I say this, I mean it. Even if she is on call with another client, you can always reach her via text and she will text back and call back.

When Aveena says she goes the long way, she does. I am so glad to have met someone who helped me through my PPD and PTSD with ease.

Thank you is a small word for all she does ️ I would recommend her to anyone.

  • 18

In my journey of adjustment in a new family after marriage, a new lifestyle, different personalities and a different way of thinking, I lost myself . ..

Slowly I lost my own identity. I was missing my independent nature, my wise and calm behaviour. I started becoming aggressive, being tempted in an instant, getting triggered by people.

I was messing up at everything, getting caught with people playing politics at work and with matters at home too.

I could neither be the person my new family expected me to be, as that was not my original nature, nor could I be happy with myself.

I kept trying to keep my family happy and as a result let them  control my action and emotions. 

One day I realised, its not the external environment, its something inside me that had to change. I couldn’t change other people, but I could change myself. God sent Aveena as my Angel in my life, to help me detoxify from inside. To introduce me back to myself.

Aveena did not tell me, how to solve problems or what decision is right for me. In the room of darkness where many rooms were locked, she just gave me the keys, and let me choose whichever door I wanted to open.

There is a quote, “if you give someone fish, you feed them for a day, but if you teach them to catch  fish, you feed them for a lifetime.” 

She taught me how to have a strong mindset and the capability of facing any decision in my life. Aveena I thank you a lot for teaching me to light up my room of darkness with my positive vibes. Lots of love and blessings to you.

  • 19

A year ago, my life was dramatically impacted by the pandemic. I lost many of my friends and relatives, which built up fear and anxiety in me..

My panic attacks increased. I was facing lot of health issues due to this. These did not have any medical explanations.

This was all in my mind, my  thoughts. Then Aveena started counselling sessions, and from the first day, I still remember, I felt myself healing within, getting myself on track.

Her sessions helped me reduce my inner turmoil to a manageable level. Aveena’s commitment to her sessions is unwavering. She is dedicated and walks her talk. 

Counselling has had a very positive and profound impact on my life..I am able to be the person I was before..with all positive and fearless thoughts ..

I try to use the tools Aveena has given me in my sessions… I can also see  a decrease in my anxiety largely due to the energy tools I learned from Aveena.

I would recommend that people undergo counselling sessions with her. Do not be shy or hide your issues…It’s all our thoughts and the impact they have.

Counselling is the best method to reduce negativity and reconcile within one’s own self.

A big thank you to you Aveena! God bless you in abundance..Keep growing

  • 20

What makes me is NOT the one reason to be sad, but the thousand reasons to be happy. Aveena made me realise what I can be, and instead of what I could’ve been.

  • 21

I reached out to Aveena during a very rough phase. Little did I know, that those few sessions that I had with her,  would have such a lasting impact on me. She taught me how to be more empowered and take ownership of my life. She guided me gently towards looking more “within” than externally. Not only do I now understand  the root causes of my problems, but I understand how to deal with them on my own – and that is new.

She was like an elder sister to me – like a friend  – but a strict one! (In a good way). I would look forward to the new concepts she would introduce to me every session (which I still use to this day).

Therapy with Aveena isn’t just the old school “therapist listens to your problems” approach- it’s way more friendly and holistic. It’s welcoming as well as motivating. 

You can trust that you are in the right hands with Aveena. She will gently mould you to be a version of yourself that you are finally happy and peace with – and that’s testimony to a brilliant therapist.

  • 22
I had been in a relationship with a boy for the past 9 years. We had our differences but for the most part we gelled well and were inseparable. So when he told me he wanted to part ways, for me it came as a bolt out of the blue. Suddenly I had lost my bestfriend, my confidant, my end of the day call etc etc etc.
 
This led me into a depression filled with bitterness, questions, uncontrollable anger, the works….
 
At this very low point in my life Aveena De Sa was referred to me. I was skeptical in my approach to her as I had already tried a couple of therapists, but had found no solace.
 
My first impression of Aveena was of a warm, caring and honest person. It felt very comfortable letting down my guard as I poured out my feelings, my pain to her. 
 
Unlike her predecessors , her sessions were open ended which kept me connected to the healing process.
 
 As the sessions progressed and with her regular check-ins,  I found myself slowly returning to my happy state of mind. 
 
This experience has changed my outlook on life. I now appreciate myself more and I’m ready to face the future with confidence, thanks to Aveena who is now not only my therapist but a friend as well.
  • 23
I was in this space in life where I didn’t know where I was headed, whatever was happening just seemed unbearable to cope up with. That’s when in desperation, I went on a hunt to find a counselor who would make this pain easier to bear. And thats when I am grateful to have come in contact with Aveena through an acquaintance. 
 
*I was in search of a ear who would listen to my pain but I found the one who would actually hear me out in the form of this amazing person, Aveena*
 
Aveena was part of my painful yet enriching journey since Dec 2020 till almost recently. At the time I met her; due to stress, anxiety and heartbreak, I was suffering from breathing issues for more than a year. One of the first things I expected out of this new journey with Aveena by my side which I also expressed to her probably in the first session itself is to get over this health issue. She convinced me I’d be fine and I was fine in just a few sessions.
 
I have done several sessions with her and she made me realize my worth, realized that I need to set my boundaries clear and its important to remove toxicity in your life even if it is in the form of humans. But she never dictated what I should do though I kept asking her the same. She gave me the confidence to take the decision whatever I felt was right at that point. 
 
I was going through marital issues which were not normal. During this journey with her by my side, I took the wrong decision twice but eventually there came a time when I took the right decision and finally got divorced from a person whose presence was toxic to my existence. I have been finally separated since November 2021. Aveena was there by my side when I took the right decision at my own pace and totally on my own.
 
She gave me the courage to stand by my decision and to stay strong. For this, I will be forever grateful to her.
 
What I love about having had Aveena as my counselor is that she was there for me whenever I needed her and I did need her often as I was going through the worst phase of my life. She was just a phone call away whenever I went through unbearable experiences in this one year. She also kept correcting me on the mistakes I did and thus, this was really a self-enriching journey.
 
I can never thank her enough for being my savior and helping me get out of the ditch in which I had chosen to fall in! Thankyou Aveena!💖
 
To all those out there, remember nothing is more important than your own peace and happiness. If I had chosen to stay married to this toxic person I was married to, probably I would at a point become suicidal. Dont allow yourself to reach that level, seek out help if you can’t bear whatever is happening in your life. Life is beautiful and it will be so only if we put in the effort to make it so!
  • 24

To me, I was a such a mess but she would call me a beautiful mess.

When I started out, I wasn’t in control of my emotions and would project my anger at the wrong people. Aveena, helped me revisit my younger self, and helped her heal because in my case, a lot of my issues stemmed from there.

I never knew why I would react the way I did, but Aveena takes you to those very moments and helps you make peace. Sometimes, we can be so hard on ourselves for reacting in a particular manner, but I have come to realize that those were mere defense mechanisms and after Aveena, I no longer need those guards.

I cannot emphasize enough, but it’s been such a beautiful journey of self discovery. She empowered me with tools for the *long run* to protect my energy, and maintain boundaries.

Something that many of us aren’t even aware of, that as individuals we should maintain… As I have come to the end of therapy, I feel so composed.

I feel a peace that I never experienced before…

  • 25

It’s been a wonderful journey of self exploration, learning to understand and working through my behavioural patterns, while being supported and guided by my amazing empathising, honest and authentic therapist Aveena.

Thank you for being honest with me, brutally honest when necessary 😝, unconditionally loving, helpful and as supportive as one can possibly be. You’ve been by my side in times of grief, disappointment, despair and self worth crisis and I’m endlessly thankful to you for teaching me how to walk through challenging times gracefully, and learn from it. Tons of love and gratitude 🥰

  • 26

Aveena’s mentoring made me aware of my shortcomings and constructively helped me get back to my daily routine

It helped me relax and live in the moment, take a day at a time and showed me different perspectives in my thinking process.

I look towards the sunshine of getting more productive every passing day.

Thank you!

  • 27

It was back in 2020 when I felt lost, overwhelmed, anxious, scared, unworthy, etc. Aveena and I had been friends for a few months then, when I decided to take the plunge. I told her I wanted to enter into therapy with her, and she welcomed me wholeheartedly.

It wasn’t as easy as I believed it to be. However, every session made me experience how worthy I am. I am so grateful for the transformative experience I have had, working with Aveena. Just like she promises, she helped me discover, develop and desire more from myself. Her guidance, support, and expertise, helped me confront my challenges and make positive changes in my life.

She was patient, kind, non-judgmental, and understanding throughout the journey. The decision of entering into therapy with Aveena was by far one of the best decisions of my life.

Thank you, Aveena, for giving me back my self-worth. Thank you, for helping me develop the habit of reading books, which has been a great source of comfort for me.

To all those who aren’t able to deal with life and need help, do not hesitate to reach out to Aveena. I assure you, it’s worth it. Just ensure to complete your homework, and have a fantastic experience with this unbelievably enchanting human. Haha…

Thank you! Cheers!

  • 28

Aveena, on the eve of my birthday, I really want to thank you for the gift you gave me this year…

I got in touch with myself again, and there’s so much peace, calm and faith in life now.

Every single day, I can feel and see the miracles happening around.

Thanks a lot! Guess you gave me the best gift this year.

From the times when I hated myself for even being born, to today when I’m feeling so blessed for being here to experience all of it, and proud to make it through it all…

God bless your work…May you bring the shine back within all your clients.

Keep smiling always
And remember I believe in you
I am there for you
And I love you😘

  • 29

Hi Aveena, thank you for crossing my journey of life. Though I don’t see you now, I think of you and implement whatever I learnt from your sessions.

It has made me think of myself first. When I started making myself a priority, everything started falling in place.

My views are being considered now. My mindset has changed. I don’t fear anything, because as you said, I have also started believing that Mother Mary is by my side. My illness is running away and im feeling good. Thanks to you.

Do remember me in your prayers as I do the same for you. God bless you and wishing you success in all your endeavours.