Nurturing young minds with care, play, and emotional guidance
Children and adolescents experience emotional distress too — but often lack the words to express it. Our child and teen therapy combines structured play, parent involvement, and psychological assessments to help them thrive.
Real experiences from people we've supported.
"I consulted Poornima for support with managing bipolar disorder. What I liked the most was the safe space that she creates, so a person could openly discuss the problem without any discomfort or judgmental issues."
"I connected to Poornima recently for my anxiety, the experience here was quite good. What adds to the experience is she listens attentively which makes it easy to express."
"I liked the calm environment of meeting....it was very relaxed,which made me feel comfortable to open up ..."
"I consulted Poornima for my panic attacks and I got step by step solutions, she provides a safe space during sessions, relaxation exercises and regular at home activities which helped me in regulating my stressors. For genuine help do consult her."
"Booking a package really helped me commit to my healing journey!”
"The first session offer gave me the confidence to begin therapy.”
You can book online using our booking page.
Sessions are available in English and Hindi.
Yes. LAYA offers both online video sessions and in-person sessions at our Hyderabad location. You can choose the format that best suits your comfort and schedule.
Yes. At LAYA, we support both children and their caregivers. Therapy with children often involves parallel work with parents to ensure consistent emotional and behavioural support at home.
Common concerns include:
- Emotional outbursts or shutdowns
- Behavioural issues at home or school
- Difficulty with focus and attention
- Social withdrawal or aggression
- Developmental delays, including ASD and ADHD
- School refusal or anxiety
- Sleep and routine challenges
Parents play a key role. Depending on the child’s age and needs, therapy may include:
- Parent-only sessions to understand behaviour patterns and implement strategies
- Joint parent-child sessions to strengthen communication and emotional connection
- Regular feedback and guidance on how to support the child at home
The therapist uses a mix of developmentally appropriate methods including:
- Play-based techniques
- Behavioural strategies
- Emotion coaching
- Parenting guidance
- Mind-body regulation techniques (like grounding and calming tools)
Yes. Parent guidance sessions are available independently for those seeking support with behaviour management, emotional communication, or developmental concerns—even if the child is not ready for therapy.
This is common. The first few sessions are designed to build trust gently. The therapist also works closely with the parents to create a supportive environment that helps the child feel safe and understood.