About Us
The Faces Behind The Happy Space
Lakshmi Ravikumar
psychologist - Masters clinical psychology & counselling
Lakshmi focuses on creating a calm and safe environment that helps her clients pause and reflect carefully and authentically. She brings a rich experience of working in both hospitals and workplaces and has finished more than 2000+ hours of therapy. Her journey as a psychologist has been satisfying and meaningful, filled with many learnings. She loves to interact with people and assist them in making small and manageable changes in the direction they want to move in. She believes counseling is not solely for symptom management but for people on all ends of the mental wellness spectrum. That is, it can be used at a preventative level to improve the overall quality of life.
Her expertise in working with clients is quite diverse and ranges across concerns such as anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, adjustment problems, interpersonal and relational difficulties, work-related problems to marital concerns, emotional trauma, and so on. In her practice, she is inclined towards solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, client-centred, mindfulness-based, and emotion-focused approaches to therapy.
Besides this, she lives in France currently and is exploring a different culture and way of life. She has a love for music, movement, books, and comedy.
Languages Spoken : English, Malayalam
Devika Murali
Psychologist & Dance movement therapy Practitioner, M.A. Clinical psychology, PGD DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPy
If you’re looking for someone who believes in the healing power of movement and emotional expression, Devika is here for you.
As a Psychologist and Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner, her approach is compassionate, body-oriented, and rooted in the idea that movement can help you access and express what words sometimes cannot.
She’s worked with children, adolescents, and adults across schools, NGOs, and therapeutic spaces—blending talk therapy with movement and creative expression. Her sessions are all about helping you build self-awareness, navigate stress, and connect more deeply with yourself and others.
She currently lives in Kochi, where she offers both online and offline sessions. Devika also love curating group workshops centered on self-expression, emotional resilience, and community healing. Her space is built on empathy and safety, and she truly believes that our bodies hold powerful stories waiting to be heard and honored.
Languages Spoken : English, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi
Guraksha Pabreja
psychologist - Masters clinical psychology & counselling, LPC, CCTP ( USA )
Guraksha is a Licensed Psychotherapist who received her Master’s in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practices) from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL and her Bachelor’s from Delhi University.
Guraksha believes that counseling is not just for someone who is struggling but for anyone who can benefit from a safe space to express their thoughts and feelings without any fear of judgment or negative consequences.
As a bilingual and bicultural clinician, Guraksha is available to provide services in English and Hindi. Guraksha’s initial training has been with adolescents and young adults struggling with the phase of life issues anxiety, depression, trauma as well as individuals dealing with issues around their ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity ( LGBTQ ). She has also worked extensively with adults. Guraksha utilizes elements from client-centered approach, strength-based approach and feminist approach tailored to each person’s needs.’
Guraksha has spent her working years and training in USA and India. She currently lives in Gurgaon. With a zest for life, she’s always on the move or reading books and having a good time with dear ones.
Languages Spoken : English, Hindi
Sruthi Ravindran
Founder Psychologist, MAsters in Applied psychology, pgd counselling, EMDR certified, PGD training and development
Sruthi’s love for Psychology, Counselling and Coaching began in 2002. Like any other teenager she had her struggles and took the courage to approach a Counsellor in her school which transformed her life and self-worth. She realized that the only way you can be happy is by ‘loving yourself because happiness begins from within.
Having spent years growing up in multi-cultural towns like the old Kochi, Pondicherry, Delhi and Chennai she has been offering wellbeing support to clients across the world today for the last 12 years. Sruthi believes that everyone deserves to be happy without spending excessive time and money in never ending therapy sessions. That is why ‘The Happy Space’ approach is all about being quality conscious, action focussed, convenient and people centric. She’s trained in EMDR from EMDR Asia and also uses elements of CBT, Mindfulness, Client Centered, Relational and Psychodynamic orientation in her work. She’s done extensive work with workplaces and EAP ( employee assistance programs ) for several multinational corporations across South East Asia.
Seeking help changed her life and she hopes you find the courage to kick-start your journey to happiness. Apart from being a therpaist and a business owner, she’s a die hard singer, a loving mother and passionate about arts.
Languages Spoken : English, Malayalam
Aakriti Varshney
SEXOLOGIST & RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST - MA APPLIED PSYCHOLOGIST, ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Languages Spoken : English, Hindi
Bharathi S.
PSYCHOLOGIST, COUPLES COUNSELLOR & FAMILY THERAPIST, MASTERS IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY, DIPLOMA MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING & FAMILY THERAPY (NHCA, SINGAPORE)
Bharathi is a Mental Health Practitioner with over 4 years of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, professions, and walks of life — each with their own unique challenges and stories. She strongly believes that every individual has the potential to discover and nurture a better version of themselves with the right guidance and support.
As a certified Couples and Marriage Therapist from NHCA, Singapore, she is passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate their emotional and relational journeys. Currently based in Chennai, she offers both online and in-person therapy sessions to create a safe and supportive space for my clients.
Beyond her professional role, she’s an avid traveler — exploring different cultures and meeting people from various backgrounds deeply inspires her approach to understanding human emotions and behavior.
Languages Spoken : English, Tamil
Aishwerya Ashok
Psychologist, MASters in applied psychology ( counselling & psychotherapy )
Aishwerya brings a warm, curious, and gentle presence into the therapy space. Her aim is to create a calm, supportive environment where clients can pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. She sees therapy as a shared space—one that invites reflection, self-understanding, and meaningful growth, all at a pace that feels right for each individual.
She has completed close to 2,000 therapy sessions, working alongside individuals as they navigate challenges related to self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationships and more.
Her approach to therapy is flexible and deeply attuned to the needs of the client. Aishwerya brings a range of therapeutic approaches based on the clients’ needs, with her work mainly grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, guided by a humanistic approach and a trauma-informed lens.
She believes that connection is at the heart of therapy – and that it is through authenticity, empathy, and compassion that healing and growth begin to take shape.
Outside of her work, she recharges by discovering new films or jamming out to her favourite music.
Languages Spoken : English, Tamil
Lekshmi Ratna
Psychologist, M.Sc. Counselling psychology, Teen coach
‘If you’re looking to understand yourself better, navigate your emotional turmoils, or simply want a space to be heard, Lekshmi is here to walk that journey with you.
Lekshmi holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and has worked across diverse age groups and settings. She values a warm reflective therapeutic relationship with her clients. Her approach is deeply client-centered, grounded in empathy, and focused on holding the space where you can explore your inner world safely and authentically.
Lekshmi believes that therapy is not about fixing, but about unfolding—gently peeling back the layers to understand, accept, and grow. As someone deeply drawn to art and its emotional language, she often uses art as a tool for creative expressions.
Beyond the therapy room, you will find her wandering around city streets, exploring local shops, and tasting good food. And on other days, you’ll find her curled up in her room, watching Netflix, recharging with comfort and quiet
Languages Spoken : English, Malayalam and a bit of Tamil
Rachel Chackochen
Psychologist, M.Sc. Psychology, PGD AUTISM & BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
Rachel is a Senior Psychologist with over 8 years of experience and holds a Masters in Psychology from Montfort College, Bangalore and a PGD in Autism & Behavioural Science from George Brown College, USA.
Rachel advocates fostering neuro-inclusive schools and workspaces where everyone feels belonged. She has worked extensively with children and families with concerns such as parenting, supporting children with special needs such as learning disability, development delays, autism etc. She is trained in ABA and behavioural modification techniques and has worked AS A Psychologist/ Special Educator at centres like Prayatna Child Development Center (Kochi) , Playstreet (Bangalore) Hindustan Internal School (Chennai), and GEMS Academy (Kochi).
Rachel also conducts group workshops and 1:1 coaching for employees to help manage mental health concerns like stress, anxiety and supporting neuroinclusion at workplaces. As a facilitator her strength lies in her scientific rigour as well as her ability to connect with the audience with ease. She creates a safe space for the participants to talk about mental concerns without shame.
When Rachel is not working she’s also a mother and plays in active role in her local Church and music communities.
Languages Spoken : English, Malayalam
What Is 'The Happy Space' ?
A space where you can be yourself
A space where you are not judged
A space where being different is a good thing
A space where you can safely unearth your challenges
A space where you can sow seeds, nurture it and watch it bloom
A space where people can find happiness and transform themselves
I’m Sruthi Ravindran and founded The Happy Space to help workplaces and time crunched millennial & gen-zs to make time for wellbeing and pursue happiness, even when everything in life seems, ‘oh so wrong!’
– Whether you are a working parent trying to ‘do it all’,
– a new or expectant mother struggling with self-care,
– a teenager striving to find yourself,
– a couple trying to reignite the spark in the relationship,
– or a manager working hard to take a career leap,
YOU DESERVE TO BE HAPPY!
I’ve been a client going for counselling before I was a Psychologist or started Coaching. It changed my life and therefore, it could change yours too!
1. Above all, having been on both sides, I’m conscious of your needs. During your counselling or coaching journey, we go the extra mile for you with clearly laid out goals, timelines, tailor made activities and continuous support.
2. But most importantly, this can work only if you get comfortable with – the C Word – COMMITMENT to your growth. So let’s get your wellbeing journey started The Happy Space way! We’re all ears to your story.
Founder's Inspiration
Different Is Good
My Roots : Kochi
Born and raised in ‘God’s Own Country’. Being different is a way of life in a diverse cultural hub like Kochi. A sense of newness opens up my world.
Chaos Into Harmony
My Passion : Music
The chords, lyrics, rhythm… Just like the elements of music come together to make a soul stirring melody; music helps me to turn chaos into harmony.
Struggle Lends Strength
My Biggest Lesson : Losses
Teenage troubles, grieving for my father, tough careers , health struggles… It takes sunshine and rain to make a rainbow.
People Need People
My Pillars : People
Family & friends who lend shoulders. Teachers, managers and mentors who taught me. And my child who redefined it all. Kindness & Love have no end.
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Your well-being ‘TODAY’ can turn around your life ‘TOMORROW.’
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TESTIMONIALS
“.. Whether it is her people skills or professional skills, she is a thorough 10 on 10! She communicates with empathy and ease, is clear on her tasks and role delivery, manages her team with care and churns out work within timelines. She has a unique gift of winning trust from the other party through her conduct and work. She makes time to give due to minute detailing even amidst handling high pressure timelines and crisis! I wish her the best.”
Deepika Gupta
Director – Leadership & Learning SBU – Human Dynamic Group
“Sruthi is a pleasure to work with! I am a fan of Sruthi’s flair in writing and visual medium, attention to detail and partnership-mindset. Sruthi brought in a high-level of commitment to her role and the organisation. Moreover, I have experienced her as a professional who raises the bar with every project she undertakes. Would love to have another opportunity to work with Sruthi!”
Pooja Khanna
Director – The Window Project
“She won the best employee award among the few chosen employees at HD’s first recognition awards- Do I need to say more? Sruthi is one of the sweetest and kindest person I have ever worked with. Humility and listening skills are her strengths. She is very patient with customers and strives to work her best to give them the right solutions for business. It has been a great pleasure working with Sruthi!”
Maitreyee Sagari
Learning & Development Specialist – Tata Communications