Growing up today is genuinely hard. Not a phase.
Academic pressure, social anxiety, identity, digital stress, and life transitions. Dr. Priya has 10+ years working with young people across IISER Bhopal, KVs, Army Public Schools, and Ahmedabad University.
Not like talking to a teacher or parent. And completely different from an app.
Young people don’t open up when they feel assessed. Dr. Priya creates a space that is completely non-judgmental, private from parents, and genuinely curious about the person — not the problem label. She understands the specific pressures of the Indian educational context, parental expectations, and the social dynamics of this age group, having worked at IISER Bhopal, KVs, Army Public Schools, and Ahmedabad University. Sessions are 60 minutes and confidential; parents can be met separately with the young person’s consent.
Academic pressure
Exam anxiety, performance pressure, fear of failure, and the constant comparison to peers.
Social anxiety
Difficulty in social situations, fear of judgment, isolation, and peer relationship challenges.
Screen & digital anxiety
Social media comparison, FOMO, gaming dependency, and the anxiety that comes from being always connected.
Career & future anxiety
Confusion about path, fear of choosing wrong, and the weight of expectations from family and society.
Identity & self-worth
Who am I, and am I enough? Questions about self, belonging and worth that have no easy answers.
Life transitions
Leaving school, moving cities, starting college, a first job. Change arriving faster than you can process it.
About teen & young adult counselling
Family Counselling
Teens don’t change in isolation. Family sessions align parents and adolescent around the same goals.
Explore Family →Sachetana for Teens
If screens, gaming, or social media are part of the picture, Sachetana is our digital de-addiction track for teenagers.
Explore Sachetana →₹1,000 per session. Fully confidential. Ages 13–25.
In person in Bhopal or online across India. Parents can contact us directly to understand the process.
This counselling service is provided by Manas Center for Mental Wellness and Counselling — the practice of Dr. Priya Dubey Sharma (Udyam UDYAM-MP-10-0120839).
