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Founder & Head Psychologist

Anitha Kumari K

Counselling Psychologist & Founder of MindVOT

A dedicated mental health professional with over 20 years of experience, Anitha has worked extensively with families, couples, youth, teens, and migrants across clinical, judicial, and community settings in Kerala.

20+
Years of Practice
500+
Clients Helped
6
Certifications
1
Podcast
Anitha Kumari K – Counselling Psychologist
Verified
Licensed Psychologist
About Anitha

A Life Dedicated to Mental Wellbeing

Anitha Kumari K is the Founder and Head Psychologist at MindVOT, bringing over two decades of clinical and community experience to her practice. She is deeply passionate about making mental health support accessible, compassionate, and free from stigma.

Throughout her career she has worked with individuals and families navigating a wide range of challenges — from relationship conflict and trauma to addiction recovery and adolescent struggles. Her approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based practice, and a genuine belief in each person's capacity to heal and grow.

Based in Kannur, Kerala, Anitha continues to see clients both in person and online through MindVOT, while also serving her community through outreach programmes, school and college mental health training, and her popular Malayalam podcast.

Specialisations

Trauma Therapy Family Counselling Marriage Counselling Youth & Adolescent Counselling Addiction Counselling Migrant Mental Health Grief & Loss Anxiety & Depression
Certifications

Internationally Certified

University of Pennsylvania

Positive Psychology

University of Chicago

Understanding the Brain: Neurobiology of Everyday Life

Yale University

Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

Wesleyan University

Schizophrenia

Yale University

The Science of Well-Being

Wesleyan University

Suicide Prevention

Career

Work Experience

2015 – Present

Founder & Head Counselling Psychologist — MindVOT

Founded MindVOT to provide accessible, high-quality psychological consultation to individuals and families across India, both online and in-person. Leads a curated network of qualified psychologists and oversees the clinical direction of the platform.

2011 – Present

Medical Counsellor — National HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control Programme

Provides counselling and psychosocial support to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS as part of the national health programme, focusing on stigma reduction, treatment adherence, and emotional wellbeing.

Previous Experience

Part-Time Counsellor — Family Court, Kannur

Provided psychological support and counselling to families involved in matrimonial and child custody proceedings, working closely with the judiciary to facilitate informed, compassionate outcomes.

Previous Experience

Counsellor — Daleview De-Addiction Centre

Delivered individual and group counselling to patients undergoing rehabilitation for substance use disorders, supporting recovery through evidence-based therapeutic approaches and family involvement.

Education

Academic Qualifications

Master's Degree

Sociology, Psychology & History

Postgraduate Diploma

Child, Adolescence & Family Counselling

Community Work

Outreach & Training

Anitha actively conducts mental health awareness workshops and training programmes at schools and colleges across Kerala, including sessions at NIFT College Kannur and stress management programmes for students during examination periods.

She believes strongly that mental health literacy should begin early, and works to equip students, parents, and educators with practical tools for emotional resilience.

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Vazhivilakku Podcast by Anitha Kumari K
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Podcast

Vazhivilakku
വഴിവിളക്ക്

Malayalam Language

Vazhivilakku — meaning "a guiding lamp" — is Anitha's Malayalam-language podcast dedicated to mental health awareness and psychological wellbeing.

Through candid conversations, practical advice, and expert insights, the podcast covers topics ranging from anxiety and relationship stress to parenting, grief, and self-care — making professional psychological guidance accessible to Malayalam-speaking audiences everywhere.

"Mental health conversations should happen in every home, in every language."

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Whether you're navigating a personal challenge or simply want to invest in your mental wellbeing, Anitha is here to guide you — online or in person.

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