Your Partner in Personal Growth
Our Story
Atmashodha was established in 2010 and is an integral part of the Nirmala Institute of Education, Goa. Nirmala’s as it is called was established in 1963 by the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary.
Every endeavour at Nirmala’s is always geared towards serving society and Atmashodha was born to address the great need for counselling services that reached out to people in emotional distress.
It is powered by the faculty and alumini of the reputed Post Graduate diploma in Guidance and Counselling and the MA Wellness Counselling.
Today Atmashodha uses the power of Technology to help you access mental health care via online mode.
Our Team
The Atmashodha Team is given vision and direction by the Managing Committe comprising of Dr. Rita Paes, The Director Nirmala Institute of Education (NIE) and Dr. Delia Antao, Officiating Principal of NIE. Administrative leadership is provided by the Operational Committee – Ms.Ciona Vales, Ms. Eugenia Marlene Pereira, Ms. Sheena H. Pereira and Ms. Gayathri Rao Konkar.
Empanelled Counsellors
Gayathri Rao Konkar
Senior Counsellor
15 years of experience with counselling young adults and marital counselling.
Marlene Pereira
senior counsellor
Helping young and old find life paths, specializing in career counselling.
Sheena Pereira
senior counsellor
Keen interest in areas of personal growth and development. Belief in individuals capacity to bring about change.
Talasha Sawant
counsellor
Worked extensively with adolescents adopting integrative approach routed in positive psychology.
Karen George
Counsellor
I have worked with young adolescents and children dealing with issues related to self-esteem , negative self-talk, family troubles etc
Sejal Fernandes
counsellor
Compassion and empathy as my core strengths, having expertise of mindfulness, strength based grounding techniques, I have worked with students who have struggled with their social, familial, and academic well-being as well fostering positive parent teacher relationship
Shrishti Tamankar
counsellor
Passionate about empowering youth, she specializes in guiding them on a journey of self-discovery, helping them explore and embrace their individuality.
Farheen Sha
counsellor
A culturally responsive, wellness and LGBTQIA+ affirmative counsellor that uses an eclectic approach based in positive psychology to empower and enable clients to connect with their true self and make their own decisions.
Nadia A. Fernandes
Counsellor
Maria Dcosta
Counsellor
Maria’s warm presence and non-judgmental listening create a sanctuary for individuals to confront their deepest struggles and emerge stronger.