PhD - Psychology, Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling, Fellowship in Applied Nutrition(FAN)
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Dr. Anju Soni says "Throughout my working life I have been involved in enabling people to grow and change. I am an experienced Professional Mental Health Counsellor, with a back ground in providing / guiding people for the mental well-being. Further, I am a certified counsellor for Adolescent & Children. Also a registered member with Chennai Counselor’s Foundation with regn # JPC-164. Also having completed “Fellowship in Applied Nutrition”, can provide both psychological / Nutrition-cum-diet guidance. I empower couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their lifestyle. My knowledge and skills have developed through my studies / hands-on work in practice, as a mental health counsellor. I believe that there is always something new to learn working in this field and make a regular commitment to on-going professional development and clinical supervision. My ambition is to provide a safe, healthy environment for people / youth, by which they can thrive and reach their highest potential, as Mental Health and well-being is crucial to the development of every person.With blessings of God, I have been invited by educational institutions / corporates, as a visiting speaker, to offer presentation on Women’s health & mental wellness. What excites me most about the potential of Counselling & Occupational Therapy is the focus on the promotion of mental health and wellbeing, rather than on mediating the negative effects of health-related problems. Learning more about this inspiring approach of changing the lives of people, allowing me to achieve mental satisfaction and marching towards my ultimate goal of making a change in approach, of people, in their life.Prior to training as a psychological counsellor, I was into research management. Being a research scholar had done various researches during my career. Published paper on “Presence of elevated non-HDL among patients with T2DM with CV events despite of optimal LDL-C – A report from South India.”Recently, I have completed my research on – “To study the prevalence of depression, Anxiety, Stress and Quality of Life among of Menopausal Women”The counselling is to provide comprehensive mental health / diet counselling, assessment and consultation, so that the patients are able to effectively manage their daily stressors, experience personal growth & development and succeed in fulfilling their responsibilities, and they can progress towards better future.MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING• Eating and weight problems• Stress• Anxiety• Fear and panic attacks• Depression• Anger management• Employee and staff disengagement• Neglected opportunities• Building confidence for future• Communication and assertion• Motivation, direction and meaning in life• Feelings of emptiness • Relationship issues • Adjustments to school / collages• Recovery from Trauma• Grief / loss• Confused about feelings• Confused about feelings• Depression, low self-esteem and hopelessness• Feelings of worthlessness• Feeling sad and down• Suicidal ideation and attempts• Self-harm/self-mutilationNUTRITION / DIET COUNSELING• Nutritional Assessment• Nutrient requirements• Food composition• Patterns of consumption• Regulatory aspects of food & nutrition• Nutrition needs in various stages of life cycle• Nutritionists generally work in a preventative role on a one-to-one and a group basis with patients of all ages.• Dieticians who primarily work with people who are ill.• Nutritionists mostly work with people who are healthy too".
Visited For Personal developmentChild Psychology
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Dr. Anju has a patient, positive, insightful and cheerful approach. Children would easily love to discover the best version of themselves with her.
Visited For Family CounselingGuidance LifestyleProfessional Development
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I met Dr. Anju Soni for family counselling and Lifestyle change. My family was going through a tough time and we were constantly dwelling and spiralling to negative overthinking. I decided to seek guidance and make an effort to improve our situation. The moment I met Dr. it felt like reconnecting with a long-lost friend. She was so compassionate and empathetic towards our situation. She diagnosed the root cause of the issue and provided us with the necessary tools and resources to help us work through them, and gave us hope that our family would come out together, and that's exactly what happened. I'm deeply inspired by her impeccable ********* and her kind and generous nature. She helped my family with good care and a positive attitude. I'm immensely grateful to her for guiding us through this challenging time. Going to CoolWits was the best decision I ever made, and I am forever grateful to Dr. Anju Soni for her guidance and care. After visiting CoolWits, I felt a sense of peace and happiness that I hadn't felt in a long time. Thank you, Dr. Anju Soni, for inspiring us to be our best selves.
Visited For Family Counseling
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She is very experienced and she understood the problem and treated very well..Location might be quite difficult to find,But still we continued treatment with her..Satisfied and sure will refer her for my friends and family
Visited For Psychological Problems
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Coolwits’ is not just the name of the Centre
It indicates how Dr.Anju Soni in real life is ..
She is ‘Cool’
&
She is ‘Witty’
In my first session with her,
I forgot why I came to meet her and was laughing my heart out.
The kind of laughter which you get when you hang out with your childhood friends .
That’s the best way to meet somebody for the first time,
right ?!
Especially for someone who is walking in with a messed up mental health.
She is not only fun to talk with but she is one of the most genuine person I have ever met .
In fact the conversations were never one sided .
She shared about her own personal life and experiences openly,
making us feel comfortable in opening up about our deeply personal issues ,
as she creates a space where we feel very Safe, Secure and Non -judged .
On one hand she is like your friend,
and on the other end of the spectrum, she is like your Coach .
An unwavering Coach who provides you with meticulously crafted , passionately customised therapy for you ,
and is very particular about you attaining your therapy goals .
Don’t mistake her fun and kindness for weakness or leniency as she is strict when needed ,with our well being as her No.1 Primary intention .
She pushes you out of your comfort zone when necessary but does it in a way that it feels like you were not pushed but guided/ glided gently and very carefully in our own speed to rise above our self limiting beliefs
I am a Doctor myself
With Doctor parents
And Doctor friends
And
With all the medical professionals around me ,
They all failed to understand and help me with what I was dealing with .
I was left clueless myself like a blind guy in a dark forest.
Within the first couple of sessions with Anju Mam,
I felt heard, Understood and it was such a relief.
I started seeing changes in myself which I haven’t seen for years .
It takes someone like Dr.Anju Soni , to crack that ,
with her impeccable knowledge about her field , i.e complicated science revolving around human psychology ,
supported by her true passion and intention to help others.
In simple words, she is a ‘ True Expert ‘ in what she does .
P.S :
Funny story is I selected her name randomly on Practo ,mistaking Choolai for Choolaimedu , the place where I am staying.
I guess it’s one of the mysterious ways that Universe acts ,putting the right person in your path.
Looking back ,
I am Glad I made that mistake 😇
Visited For Psychological Problems
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Awesome doctor! I am very satisfied with dr. anju Soni, the way she diagnosed and councelled, is just amazing. Highly recommended.
Visited For Professional DevelopmentCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Career Counselling
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I was convinced that I was a loser and I could not do anything in my life and then one unexpected event completely changed my perspective and my life that I could only imagine. That one moment was meeting Dr. Anju Soni Ma'am and I'm grateful to Ma'am I met her during this time.
Her calming nature and empathetic approach made me feel at ease, and I felt comfortable sharing my experiences with her. Her persistent support and ability to provide invaluable advice and guidance have played a key role in helping me overcome my challenges and ultimately achieve success in all areas of my life.
I can confidently say that my life has transformed into a positive, peaceful outlook and I could not have achieved this without her. CoolWits is a place where I feel a sense of happiness and pure BLISS.
P.S:
My friend encouraged me to go to therapy and I proudly can say that it is the best decision of my life.
Visited For Personal developmentPsychological Problems
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I am incredibly grateful for the support I've received from Dr. Anju Soni. Her warm and friendly demeanour instantly put me at ease, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere during our sessions. I never felt judged; instead, she demonstrated genuine empathy and understanding. Her ability to listen attentively and provide insightful guidance has been instrumental in helping me navigate through anxiety and confidence issues. She has always cultivated a safe space where I felt comfortable sharing my deepest thoughts and emotions. I appreciate her professionalism and the positive impact she has had on my well-being.
Visited For Diet TherapyWeight Loss TreatmentPsychological ProblemsAnxiety Disorder Counselling
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I had my first appointment with Dr Anju mam on 7th June for my various psychological and physical health issues. I have had 4 sessions so far and i am alomst feeling normal. She listens very patiently without any judgement. She takes scientific assessment about the problem and guides us accordingly rather than giving advice or suggestion. It is more of creating self awareness n self love. I have been suffering from obesity for almost 18 yrs now. I have tried every single way to lose weight but have failed due to lack of self motivation n other psychological issues. Now i have lost close to 5 kgs in a month by religiously following her diet n guidance. I am more happy and content now. I was even suicidal at some point before consulting her. Now i am completing feeling normal like others and have found a new perspective of life. Thank You will not be enough to express my gratitude for Anju mam. I will stay mentally n physically fit and that's how i could express my gratitude to her. She s indeed an god sent angel who has loads of positive vibes. Her clinic is very neat and you can visit during this covid time too. I strongly recommend Dr Anju mam for any of your physical n psychological issues. Good luck!
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Dr. Anju Soni is a one of a kind of counselor , whose friendliness and sincerity are unparalleled. She approaches a patient like he/she is her own family member.Another important factor is the ambience of "CoolWits",as the place itself gives you a positive energy .She is 100% committed to her work. However grave your issue is, she gradually helps you to come out of it. The only thing that you have to make sure is that you attend every session and you will be able to see the magic for yourself.You may go to her with a specific problem but after the sessions you will no longer have to worry about any issues in life because madam makes us so strong to face anything that may come up in life . I am so thankful that I was able to meet Anju ma'am at a crucial point in my life, where I wanted to give up on life forever. I was sinking deeply into depression . But after a few sessions I was able to experience the positive change for myself. she gave me clarity and perspectives of life .This transition is truly beautiful.Also,the exercises and diet that she had advised helped my body too , which in turn supplemented my mental well being.This wonderful approach of connecting body and mind proved to be beneficial for me, beyond my expectations.I thank Anju ma'am for her passionate counseling sessions . I will recommend her especially for teenagers and adults with any kind of psychological issues or any problems in life.
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The doctor is very friendly and helpful. Through her treatment I came out of my anxiety and I gained confidence level. I have improved my personality skills and I am able to speak to people boldly.