About
At EMBOLDEN, we aim to create a safe, protective, compassionate and confidential environment for you to fully explore your life experiences. Our goal is to encourage you to live enabled and fulfilled life which is self-driven. We aim to bring you to a state of self-exploration, self-realization and self-confidence.
Counselling is all about creating a safe space where you aren't judged for who you are and the decisions you make. We help people move past emotional roadblocks to forge a new positive path in their lives. We believe that our counselling and therapy is about helping people embrace themselves and navigate life in the best way possible by making healthy and positive self-driven choices. A counsellor is your confidant and listener whom you can trust through your emotional journey and helps you see the brighter side of life. Contrary to popular belief, counselling is not only for people who are upset or troubled with “big” problems, but for everyone and anyone. A counsellor can help you make healthy decisions, identify solutions, overcome fear and help you work through complex situations through open non-judgmental communication and discussion.
At Embolden, we can help you deal with the smallest to the largest of problems and move towards a more peaceful and joyful future. Through our specialties of child therapy, adolescent counselling, couples therapy, play therapy, child/parent relationship therapy, we help clients move past pain and heartache to build strong relationships and bonds with family and the outside society at large to start living happier and healthier lives. we particularly enjoy working with young adults, helping them find their true passion in life and in the process enable them to realize their highest potential.
At Embolden, we aim to create a safe, protective, compassionate and confidential environment for you to fully explore your life experiences. Our goal is to encourage you to live enabled and fulfilled life which is self-driven. We aim to bring you to a state of self-exploration, self-realization and self-confidence.
Our founder, Aarti Tatineni, with over 15 years of experience in counselling, has supported individuals and families through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Aarti Tatineni Credentials
Doctorate in Learning and Organisational Leadership Baylor University, USA (*In Progress )
Masters in Public Health Research University of Edinburgh, UK
Bachelor of Science Osmania University, India
Bachelor of Education Osmania University, India
Certificate in Psychological First Aid
Diploma in Professional Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology
Diploma in Professional Psychotherapy
Diploma in Relationship Counselling
Diploma in Professional Life Coaching
Certificate in Counselling Children and Adolescents
Advanced Certificate in Child Psychology
Her approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and the belief that the right support can help people heal, grow, and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Aarti has a special interest in working with children, firmly believing that a healthy childhood lays the foundation for a healthy and emotionally resilient adulthood. She has helped children navigate and heal from anxiety, depression, trauma arising from parental separation and divorce, addictions, bullying, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Understanding that children may not always have the verbal or developmental capacity to express their emotions, she uses therapeutic play therapy, creative art therapy, and mindfulness to help them communicate, process emotions, build resilience, and heal in a safe and supportive environment.
Aarti is also deeply passionate about maternal mental health and has worked closely with childbirthing centres across Hyderabad to create awareness around postpartum depression, healthy birthing, maternal emotional wellbeing, and confident parenting.
She believes that supporting a mother’s emotional wellbeing is an important part of creating a healthy foundation for the entire family.
Alongside her work with children and mothers, Aarti provides individual, couples, and family counselling, supporting clients through relationship challenges, communication difficulties, life transitions, emotional concerns, and personal growth. Her approach is warm, holistic, and tailored to the unique needs of every individual and family.
Psychologist
Deepa holds an MSc in Psychology (Conversion) from the UK and a BA LLB, blending her legal expertise with a passion for mental health to empower individuals through holistic counseling. Her background in law has honed skills in empathy, advocacy, and problem-solving—qualities she now integrates with her work as a counselor to foster resilience and personal growth. Deepa emphasizes kindness, compassion, and embracing sensitivity as a strength. She is deeply committed to creating a supportive space where individuals can overcome emotional hurdles and embark on a journey of self-realization.
The mission is to make a profound impact in the lives of those seeking to compartmentalize emotional setbacks, promote holistic well-being, and heal with strength and compassion.
Play therapist and special educator
Age group - 6-19 years
Tahreena is a passionate educator with an MTech, B.Ed, and a Post Graduate Diploma in International Education. She brings a rich blend of technical expertise and pedagogical finesse to her role at Embolden Wellbeing. An International Baccalaureate certified facilitator, she emphasises kindness as the cornerstone of learning, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment.
Consultant, Listening and Emotional
Well-being
Rimona has been working in the People & Culture space for the past decade and holds a masters in Psychology and an MBA in Human Resources. She believes that being truly heard is one of our most fundamental human needs. Rimona strives to provide a safe space which creates genuine human connection where thoughts and feelings are valued, respected, and held with care. “This isn't about fixing or advising; it's about being present with you in your experience”, says Rimona. She brings a wealth of experience in understanding human emotions, workplace dynamics, and the importance of mental well-being. A Psychological First Aid practitioner, she cares deeply about mental health as a social cause. Her approach to listening is rooted in genuine empathy and a deep understanding of human psychology.
The mission is to make a profound impact in the lives of those seeking to compartmentalize emotional setbacks, promote holistic well-being, and heal with strength and compassion.
We realize that the journey to motherhood and raising a child is no picnic!
If you find yourself worried about being a parent, or dealing with the challenges of being a new mom, or struggling with a toddler, or in a never ending battle with a young adolescent - you have come to the right place. We conduct regular group and private sessions focusing on empowering moms at every stage.
In addition to college degrees and specialized trainings, Aarti has over 10 years of private practice experience, collaborated with several schools, colleges, and NGO’s across India and the UK and worked with mothers, children, young adolescents and their families in the school and home setting.