LAYA – Centre for Emotional Wellbeing offers compassionate, evidence-informed psychological support for adults and couples. Sessions are available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi and Telugu, with in-person support in Khajaguda, Hyderabad, and online sessions where suitable.
Our Intention
At LAYA, we understand that opening up about emotions, relationships, stress and personal struggles can feel vulnerable. Our work is rooted in creating a non-judgmental space where adults can slow down, understand themselves more deeply and build emotional resilience with professional support.
Meet the Team
Our psychologists offer adult and couple therapy in a grounded, ethical and client-centered way, with language options available based on therapist suitability and availability.
Founder & Counselling Psychologist
Poornima is a trained counselling psychologist with a Master’s degree in Psychology and a specialization in Clinical Psychology. Her work is client-centered, trauma-informed and emotionally attuned.
Counselling Psychologist
M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
Prathyusha supports adults experiencing emotional and psychological concerns through a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic process. She offers sessions in English and Telugu, enabling clients to communicate in the language they feel most comfortable using.
About the Therapist
Poornima Tripathi provides individual and couple therapy for adults, supporting emotional wellbeing, self-awareness and healthier relational patterns. She also leads the clinical direction of LAYA.
CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, mindfulness, psychoanalytic and trauma-informed work.
6+ years across counselling, schools, EAP support and behavioural work.
Counselling Psychologist
Prathyusha holds an M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology and works with adults seeking support for emotional and psychological concerns. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate and centred on helping clients understand themselves with greater clarity.
She offers sessions in English and Telugu, allowing clients to communicate in the language they find most natural and comfortable.
M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
English and Telugu
About LAYA
Founded on the belief that meaningful growth begins from within, LAYA offers personalized, evidence-informed emotional wellbeing support for adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns and life transitions. To make therapy more accessible, sessions are offered in multiple languages where available.
Our approach combines clinical sensitivity with practical tools. Sessions may include emotional processing, mindfulness, journaling prompts, grounding practices and structured reflection depending on each client’s needs.
At LAYA, therapy is shaped around the person rather than a fixed formula. We pay attention to emotions, relationships, behavioural patterns, lived experiences and practical coping needs.
Beyond Psychotherapy
For adults interested in yoga, breathwork, meditation and relaxation as part of their wellbeing journey, LAYA collaborates with AntarLaya Yogashala, our dedicated wellness partner.
These practices are offered separately from psychotherapy and may complement emotional wellbeing support where appropriate, based on each person’s goals, preferences and suitability.
Our Values
A respectful and non-judgmental space where clients can share at their own pace.
Support is shaped around each person’s story, readiness, goals and emotional needs.
We combine psychotherapy with mindful tools, relaxation and body-awareness where appropriate.
Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couple therapy or integrative emotional wellbeing support, we can help you choose the right starting point.