Mr. Elayaraja is a licensed Counseling Psychologist having more than a decade of experience treating clients with various concerns in an empathetic and compassionate way. As a private practitioner, he practices therapy in his most soothing and calming office – Kavithalayaa Counseling Centre. He has a wide range of expertise from handling depression stress issues, de-addiction, anger management, marital counseling, anxiety, work-life balance, adolescence, trauma,Psycho sexual issues, children behavioral issues(ADHD),psychosis management, suicide prevention etc.
He has played a versatile role extending his skill and experience outside his clinic by providing psychology sessions, conducting training for a varied audience including corporate, institutions for students as well as faculties and a wide range of public.
As a Corporate Psychologist, he has majorly helped individuals deal with addiction, substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. He has delivered workshops and training for corporate like Airtel, Indian Oil, Pondicherry Cooperative Bank,Tamilnadu state judicial Academy,The Agricultural Cooperative Staff Training Institute,Rajashree Sugarcane Chemical & Pvt Ltd,JK Tyres & Industries Ltd, Godrej Storage solutions, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Matriculation school,Sri Balaji College of Education,Kalakshetra Matriculation School,Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development,Ravindrabharathi Global school etc. He frequently conducts a faculty development program on mind management for police officials at St. Thomas Mount and Egmore.
He also acted as a Selection committee member with Army Public school at Chennai for recruitment of teachers and staff and with Collectorate Office at Chennai for recruitment of Juvenile Psychologist in Children Homes
He has often been pictured in media, television and radio channels. This includes his contribution to exam stress with Radio One and Big FM; interview on drug addiction, stress management for police officials, suicide prevention,lock up deaths, bytes on Pedophilia, Psychological Impact of Covid 19,Impact of Excessive use of Mobile,Porn addicted children in television channels like Polimer, News 18, Puthiya Thalaimurai, News 7, Jaya TV and Thanthi TV; his articles on influential topics like sexual abuse, tic toc addiction, child’s mental health, and behavior has been published in The Hindu, Indian Express, Deccan Chronicle, and Dinamalar.
Being a freelancer and a proprietor himself, he has built a successful career and legacy for the future generation which is evident by his client reviews and ratings on appointment booking applications. He always gives priority to his clients, values their time and helps over 26000 clients. His clinic is designed with every intricate detail to provide positive energy, a comfortable and ease environment for individuals/couples to interact with. He has been awarded the top three psychologists in Chennai consequently for three years by “Three Best Rated”. He utilizes a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,JPMR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, stress management, increasing self-worth, inner child work, incorporation of meditation, mind/body connection, 12 step work, assertiveness training, mood management, anxiety reduction, empowerment, and work/life balance.
He strongly believes in building positive and stable mental health for the positive growth of the economy and a happy family. He gives his best of potential in nurturing the future healthy nation and intends to take necessary steps required to this growth. For additional information Mail: counseling0610@gmail.com/9962346966/9087456677
His professional Qualification Includes:
- B.Sc – Psychology, Presidency College, Madras University - 2002
- Diploma in Mental Health Service, Association of Professional Psychologist - 2002
- M.Sc – Psychology, Presidency College, Madras University - 2004
- M.Phil – Psychology, Annamalai University - 2006
- PG Diploma - Guidance and Counselling, Annamalai University - 2009
- PG Diploma - Hospital Administration, Alagappa University - 2013
- PG Diploma - School Counseling TNOU - 2018
Certificates:
- Counseling Psychology, Unique Psychological Research & Development Centre Jun 2003
- Health & Hygiene, The Voice of Prophecy Jan 2003
- Marriage Counseling, Parent Teacher Association of India Feb 2007
- Marital Happiness, M.S.Chellamuthu Institute of mental Health and Rehabilitation Sep 2021
- PoSH Law, MSME-Technology Development Centre, Chennai(CFTI) Mar 2022
Professional Membership:
- Membership in Association of Indian Psychologist, Chennai
- Membership in International Association of Holistic Psychology, Tirupur
- Membership in Tamil Nadu association of Psychologist, Chennai
- Joint Secretary in All India Legal Association