
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling, MS - Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Mr. Karthik Madugula is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus turned Counselling Psychologist.His path into psychology was shaped by personal experience — having navigated a decade of depression, addiction, and psychological distress in his own life, he brings both clinical training and lived understanding to his work with clients.He works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and a sense of being stuck in life. His approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of psychological distress rather than managing symptoms on the surface. Sessions are designed to build lasting skills and self-sufficiency in the client — reducing dependency on ongoing therapy over time.He is the creator of the Six Pack Mind system — a structured framework for psychological resilience and personal growth developed over a decade of clinical practice.Clients are seen at the Financial District, Hyderabad clinic and online via video consultation.
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I had primarily been struggling with social anxiety for around 8–9 years (I'm currently 25), along with high blood pressure and insomnia since 2023. I had my first visit to a psychiatrist around May 2024, and I met Karthik sir around September 2025.
Initially, I was skeptical about the concept of talk therapy and its effectiveness, partly influenced by internet jokes and misconceptions. Because of that, I delayed committing to therapy for more than six months. But after gathering some courage, along with encouragement from my brother, I finally connected with Karthik sir last year.
During our initial call, he briefly explained the structure of the process ( Six Pack Mind program), and I booked my first session for the following week. Even before the first meeting, I still wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But the way Karthik sir listened to my issues and explained them back to me in such a structured and coherent manner completely surprised me.
I had never heard someone connect my seemingly unrelated problems so clearly before. The clarity I felt after the very first session motivated me to continue further, and eventually complete the entire program, which lasted around 2–3 months.
In every session, I felt like I came in with a puzzled perspective and left with a much stronger sense of reality and understanding. The sessions were very well structured, with each one building naturally upon the previous one. It genuinely felt like being on a self-discovery journey.
It has now been more than four months since completing the journey, and the concepts still help me navigate daily challenges and resolve conflicting thoughts. The difference between before and after has honestly been night and day. I do wish I had started sooner, but that’s okay.
As for the practical effects of therapy, my insomnia is now completely resolved, and I am gradually moving to very low doses of medication. I also completely overcame my smoking addiction and have lost around 9 kg since January 2026. My social anxiety is recovering ,slowly but steadily.
I am still trying to stay consistent with positive habits and actions, but for the first time in a long while, I feel a strong sense of direction and purpose in life.
In the end, I would like to summarise the entire experience in the same way I told Karthik sir personally:
“I came with the expectation of resolving a single issue related to anxiety, but I now feel like I finally have answers to questions that troubled me for years. Life now feels so approachable.”
I now genuinely recommend therapy to friends who are hesitant like I once was, because I understand firsthand how much it can help.
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Ever since I got to know about therapy & counselling , I had an understanding , it’s a space for freely venting about everything that’s troubling my mind & emotional health. After experiencing few sessions with 2-3 diff psychologists, I got really frustrated with the procedure. Then I heard about Karthik, the reviews about him sounded promising but I still had in my mind that it’s my final attempt if I feel I’m landing nowhere in few sessions then I will drop the whole idea of counselling. I even dumped my frustration & anger of not getting any relief & solution from my last therapies on him, at the very first session . **** *** *** * *** **** ******** ***** **** *** *** ***** ** **** ****** ** ***** ******** **** ****** ** *** ** ** *********** *********** ** ***** ******** ****** *** **** *** ******* * ******* ********* *** *** Karthik’s six pack mindset actuated my brain to not only understand the world but also how to function in the same, dealing with all kinds of people , place & situations . His tools are one of a kind ! The ultimate weapon to easily adapt to and thrive in every aspect of life. **** *********** ** **** *** ******* ** *** ******** * ********** *** **** . Although i got 100% emotional & psychological satisfaction yet I continued my sessions with him further for couple counselling * * **** ******** ********* ***** ***** **** ** ***** ****** * I am fascinated , how swiftly he answers all the queries and has the infinite ability to go deep into the topic to satiate my curiosity. To my belief this type of accuracy in decoding comes only from numerous experiences. Even when I failed multiple times to handle/ balance myself , He helped me transform & come out of my complexities very patiently. I consider myself blessed to have met him, with being grateful for his service, he is in my prayer everyday.
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As a couple, we were going through a very difficult phase in our life and were struggling to find the right direction and peace of mind. During that time, we approached Sakar Counselling, and it truly became a turning point for us.
From the very first session, we felt heard, understood, and supported without judgment. The counselling sessions were very insightful and helped us identify the root causes of our problems in a calm and practical way. The guidance provided was not just theoretical — it was deeply personal, compassionate, and focused on real healing and improvement in our relationship and emotional well-being. His six pack mind method helped a lot.
We are truly grateful for the patience, care, and dedication shown throughout our journey. If anyone is going through personal struggles, relationship issues, emotional stress, or simply feeling lost in life, we would wholeheartedly recommend Sakar Counselling. ****** *** **** ** **** **** **** *** *** ** *** **** ********* ** **** *** ********* *** *** ****** *********
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Not everyone will have a safe space where they feel truly heard.
I approached KARTHIK in an emotionally heavy, confusing and an imbalanced phase. Thought that these 2-3 points will be addresed and solutions are suggested. Instead ,the process takes u thru all your lows and thoughts . He helps u to understand all the issues and handle them from the Roots. Nothing forceful..
KARTHIK's approach helps you to understand yourself, move forward with clarity. What stands out most is the focus on inner well-being and real-life growth , to feel emotionally stronger and more balanced .
Its not a Miracle but U will feel the difference from the first session onwards in the day to day life.
The sessions helped me gain clarity about MY priorities and develop a healthier mindset towards life challenges. U get to know , Not only prioritizing you, but also better reaction towards day to day situations which helps you create a better attitude towards life.
Anyone looking for thoughtful and balanced life or peace from chaos - meet KARTHIK , be open .
Be it a hidden trauma , the bad phases, Relationships , the mistakes u have done , the addictions u struggle with.. just ANYTHING..or EVERYTHING..
This is the place to talk .
TRUST THE PROCESS and dont Rush the results..
Thankyou KARTHIK.
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I highly recommend this counsellor for anyone looking for genuine guidance and practical support. He is very informative and explains things in a way that is easy to understand and apply in real life.
What stands out the most is how he uses real-life examples during sessions, which makes the discussions relatable and meaningful. Rather than only addressing surface-level issues, he focuses on identifying the deeper root causes and provides practical techniques and practices to work through them effectively.
His approach feels thoughtful, realistic, and truly valuable for personal growth and day-to-day life improvement.
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I would like to start by thanking karthik anna first .when i reached out to karthik first i explained my issue in short then he was very confident that he can help me out from my current situation and the crucial point where i was stunned about karthik was he told me 'that in few sessions i will make you as a person that you wont have to depend on me anymore ' that felt really deep on call like that was the most important thing i was looking for because i cant go meet karthik all my life when i face a problem, so that one line made me feel alive again.
After few days i met him and this is my first session i explained my issue to him then he calmly listened and never judged me the whole session . The most important thing was he was very friendly throughout the session ,i felt like my own brother because i never experienced this kind of connection in the first meeting with anyone . Then karthik explained me in brief what was the real problem with me ,he then discussed it and gave me a simple but very effective exercise. I have experimented it for just 4 days and i feel very calm and less anxious.
Finally i wanna conclude anyone looking for therapist in hyderabad ** ** *** **** ** **** **** ***** ** ,he can bring you back from any kind of situations.The most optimistic person i have ever met in my life.
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Dr Karthik is undoubtedly the finest therapist I know. He works on making you internally strong, unlike traditional CBT where they mostly offer an ear and give you validation.
He is very passionate about his work. I was having insomnia and anxiety. His work has helped me in profound ways
I highly recommend people to take his sessions.
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We had a very positive experience with the counselling sessions. Karthik anna was patient, understanding, and maintained a neutral approach throughout. He created a safe and comfortable environment where both of us felt heard without judgment. The sessions helped us communicate more openly and understand each other’s perspectives better. We also learned practical ways to manage disagreements and express ourselves more calmly. Overall, it was a very helpful and meaningful experience for our relationship.
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• Professional and very supportive throughout the process
• Answered all my questions with patience
• Honest guidance and clear communication
• Made me feel comfortable and confident
• Smooth and positive experience overall
• Truly cares about helping people
• Highly recommended for anyone looking for genuine support
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I spoke to him in 2024 June when things seemed to have gone completely south in my life. I needed a perspective change that i was very sure of. Six pack mind changed my method of looking at life. This transformation was not just about my personal life but also professionally. It taught me how to say no and not ever ever settle for less. I met myself again through his session and i will always wish that this ***** reaches as many people as possible. Thank you karthik! I can proudly say today that i am an ambitious woman without any societal conditioning