Testimonials

Seema Bindal
Counselling children and Teenagers 2014 course trainee
It has been an enriching experience with Prerana both on a personal and professional level. I appreciate the quality and structure of the curriculum that made me realize that I need to understand myself first before I can understand another. Learning the nuances of counselling skills, I feel more confident to work in different settings. Way to go Prerana
Sharanya Shashidharan
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
The experience at prerana academy has been life changing for me as the personal counselling sessions helped me re-access my thoughts. I could know about my unhelpful thinking patterns which were limiting me. Also the guidance they give in order to develop the counselling skills is amazing. Anybody who wants to not only develop counselling skills but is willing to look within themselves must take up this course. The journey of re-discovering oneself is very enriching and life changing
Usha S
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
My journey with Prerana Academy has been amazing. Meera and her team is doing an exceptionally wonderful job. The best part of the course is that we are provided with counsellors. The real time experience with the actual clients has added value to my counselling skills. Thank you Meera for showing me this path which is helping me to take care of myself mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally.
Hema Sreedharan
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
It has been an amazing one year journey thank you Meera and her wonderful team at Prerana for this. The sincere effort that they put in, to see that each one of us turn into a value to my counselling skills. Thank you Meera for showing me this path which is helping me to take care of myself mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally.
Shanthi bhaskar
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
I was recommended to take up the Foundation Course on Counseling skills at Prerana Academy by a good friend of mine who had just finished her course the previous year. My association with Meera and her dedicated team has been a delightful experience. The best part I admire is the structure of the program which has an exceptional balance of theory, experiential learning followed by supervision. The learning has envisaged my journey in counseling and has nurtured me with the skills to apply. I extend my gratitude to the entire team and my best wishes for all their future endeavours.
Pramod Kulkarni
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
My association with Prerana Academy started a couple of years back when my wife did a parenting workshop followed by me doing the Foundation Course in Counseling Skills in June 2017. I was always in pursuit of redesigning my life but I did not find the perfect place and trainer to guide me in the process till I found Prerana. I sincerely thank Meera and her team for their brilliant work in transforming people’s lives. I highly recommend Prerana to those who are sitting on the fence and wondering where to go to seek guidance in the process of reshaping their lives.
Anitha Shivaprakash
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
Meera and her team have created an exceptional environment where top quality Counselling training is imparted with the gentlest of hands. The focus in Prerana academy is on rigorous course work which is supported by excellent teaching and supervision. Thoroughly enjoying getting trained here and highly recommend it
Jennifer Diraviam
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
My association with Prerana Academy through the Foundation in Counselling Skills Course has been an enriching experience. Meera and her wonderful team has helped me discover things about myself for myself in a multifaceted experiential way. My theoretical learning on counselling skills was well supplemented by both mock and live counselling sessions, assignments that propelled my self growth and field visits that provided a good exposure to the realities of counselling. All the above has given me the confidence to go ahead in my journey into the world of counselling.
Vasudha gopal
Counselling children and Teenagers 2012 course trainee
Highly recommend the in-depth courses that Prerana conducts. My experience was authentic, invigorating and packed with learning.
Divya Narang
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2016 course trainee
This has been a beautiful journey so far. Knowing myself has been a welcome revelation. Prerana is doing a fantastic job of educating us in awareness. I feel equipped and empowered with all that I learn in each class. Prerana is helping me with embracing life in all its simplicity and grandeur.
Uma Iyer
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2016 course trainee
The counselling skills program is comprehensive and Meera as well as the external trainers are very experienced and excellent life coaches. The program is not just about acquiring skills to become a counsellor but also a journey of self-discovery - whether you ultimately choose to take counselling as a profession or not, it is knowing "myself" in who "I" am.
Lavanya Shankar
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2016 course trainee
Intense training programme, self awareness journey has started and it's amazing. Course content, practical experience and total support given to me to grow as an individual n counsellor through the supervision and counselling session is amazing. It is definitely a life changing experience
Dr.Latha Sudarshan
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2015 course trainee
The FCCS course has helped me understand my patients better. I recommend this course to all doctors who want to treat their patients holistically taking both the mind and body into consideration. In my opinion all family physicians and general practitioners will greatly benefit from this course.
Bhagyalaxmi Mhamane
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2015 course trainee
Great awareness, self-growth, enriching experience in training program.
Ritika Sood
Profound counseling and knowledge on self discovery.
Ruchi Karnani
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
The curriculum of the FCCS course In Prerana Academy is par excellence. I consider myself privileged to have done this course from Prerana. This course has not only taught me how to become an empathetic counsellor, it has also gifted me with a beautiful insight about my own nature , behaviour and emotional patterns. This nine month course has given me rebirth as a more aware ,matured and a compassionate person.
Sangeeta Chopra Bhargava
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
Prerana has made my journey so much more interesting and fulfilling. I am so glad that I pursued this course which has been a very rewarding and enriching experience! Thank you Meera for letting me a part of this beautiful journey .
Shikha Vohra
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2016 course trainee
I am glad that I am currently pursuing the foundation course in counselling skills at Prerana. This course has opened up so many closed windows for me. I am sure by the time I complete my course, my life will be more enriched personally and will set me on the track that will help me on my professional journey going forward. The course is well designed to help achieve a well rounded growth in this field of work, through self work. kudos to the entire team!
Pooja Sagar
Counselling children and Teenagers 2014 course trainee
Prerana academy for me, stands out for its professionalism, highly structured course curriculum, commitment of the team and genuineness at work. Through out my journey with Prerana, I have been able to bring many positive changes in my outlook and heal myself to the extent that it hurts less these days. The journey has helped me unburden my emotional baggage to an extent that I am able to travel light. I highly recommend this course for everyone who would like to travel the less trodden path of counselling and self awareness.
Mukund Maigur
Counselling children and Teenagers 2013 course trainee
My experience with Prerana is unforgettable. Prerana motivated my venture into adventure.
Sulagna C
Counselling children and Teenagers 2017 course trainee
The CCT course was very enriching and enlightening. Mrs.Meera is a fabulous teacher and made all the concepts very clear. Had a great time!
Bernadit
Counselling children and Teenagers 2017 course trainee
I am very thankful for my experience with Prerana, gratitude to each and everyone for creating a warm environment. I am having clarity of the passion that I have and the path that I am in. Thank you all once again.
Prajakta
Counselling children and Teenagers 2011 course trainee
Meera and Prerana academy helped me embark on this journey as a therapist. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and learnt so much everytime I came here.Lots of best wishes and love to you.
Reena
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
I run out of words to express my gratitude to each one of you. Keep up the wonderful work of bringing smiles to everyone’s life.
Pournima
Foundation course in Counselling skills 2017 course trainee
It was an amazing journey learned so much thank you Meera for all your support and guidance.
Yukti Asher
Counselling children and Teenagers 2011 course trainee
I was at crossroads wanting to do something,something worth while Just then I received an email for the course at Prerana I applied was called for an interview I had no qualifications no background in the field just dreams in my heart and tons of butterflies in my stomach Meera and her colleagues believed in my and gave me the chance to help others There have been challenges difficulties so many set backs but Meera taught me to believe in myself. I cannot thank her enough I’ve found a new meaning to my life. Yes I’ve walked the path but she showed it to me held my hand and guided me and i know I can always turn to her for any support always.....& I’ll find her right there Thanks lots You’ve taught me more than just what went on in the training room
Tarini K
Foundation course in Counselling skills
I was able to muster the courage to look at myself in a mirror called “preranaacademy”. I have learned to love myself, care for myself, give permission to talk, ask, make mistakes, I realize change is a step by step process and I am happy I am changing.
Sneha Nayak
Foundation course in Counselling skills
The self organized peer learning was a wonderful experience to understand my inner process, my capacity to unravel the client’s position and give it in a very effective way also valuable feedback from the supervisors’ as well as peers and different perspective It honed my teachings and how to give sandwiched feedback and think on it with concepts. The course was designed to deal with clients/techniques which made me very confident.
Ekta Chhabria
Foundation course in Counselling skills
The personal counselling sessions were a big blessing, .A process I wish to continue because my counsellor has been a clear mirror to me. She has empowered me in more ways than I contracted for. I saw, realized, accepted and became aware of so many areas some which I am working on and some which I am grateful for. Bless her whole heartedly.
Pooja Praful
Counselling Children and Teenagers
The structure of the programme-it incorporated theory with practical knowledge is giving me a complete/wholesome picture. The supervisions were highly illuminating and beneficial. From the experience gained here, I’m more aware about myself and that my growth is a continuous process to be in therapy to help with that process. On the professional front I would like to reach out to parents and schools to nullify the stigma around counselling
Dr Geethanjali
Foundation course in Counselling skills
The personal counselling sessions which are part of the course was an Earth moving, mind blowing, earth shattering experience. I am forever grateful to my counsellor for the invaluable guidance of her sessions. I can safely say that I am a better person because of her.The course was very impactful.
Suman Ranka
Foundation course in Counselling skills
I have gained self confidence, self esteem, public speaking and learned to be my own self. It was a complete joyful experience. Thankful to the entire team of prerana . For not only teaching the concepts but also the life skills which I would use in my upcoming years. As a part of my journey of life.
Rachana Thacker
Foundation course in Counselling skills
Prerana Academy has been a wonderful place for me. The FCCS course has been an experiential journey for me. It has been a life changing experience for me last year with all the awareness I got through concepts learnt at Prerana. Personal Project has been a beautiful experience for me. It has helped me to sit down and reflect on my journey at Prerana Academy. While working on my Personal Project I went through lot of thinking and reflections which helped me to understand my thought process and my patterns and how I have changed them with my understanding of theory concepts. These reflections have helped me to boost my self-confidence
Vishala Ferrer
Foundation course in Counselling skills
I personally feel the course is a great learning experience and the Prerana team does a great job. The course is well designed and structured for nurturing key skills in individuals. This also helps students express themselves in a more full-fledged manner. My personal counselling sessions improved my communication and interpersonal skills. It gave me greater self-acceptance and self-esteem and the ability to change self-defeating habits. It has helped me give better expression and management of emotions, including anger
Poonam Nath
Foundation course in Counselling skills
The group assignments which are part of the course, was very encouraging as it pushed me to reflect of what all I have learnt from previous months and acknowledge the changes in my behavior patterns. I also started to be more mindful of the fact that there are always choices available! I realized the shifts I have been able to make for better and where I was still stuck in either my patterns or my beliefs.
Rinku Wadhwa
Foundation course in Counselling skills
I relived my entire life while doing the personal project. Got a lot more of awareness and connects as well. I earlier had felt that am not able to make much shift even though am having awareness of my concepts but while writing the project and sharing my experiences of before and after I was glad I had come a long way .I felt really happy and motivated for further self work. Personal project is the most effective way for looking through your journey in Prerana and how it has helped me. Theory classes have been helpful in sharing as I could hear others, share and know their perspective as well
Rashmi Aradhya
Foundation course in Counselling skills
It has been a wonderful journey. What pushed me the most was the genuine representations most of the faculty and especially you were Meera. You all being vulnerable and showing us time and again how your journey was, your flaws were or still are pushed me to open up and challenge myself.
Dr Jyothi
Foundation course in Counselling skills
I had a wonderful journey in this FCCS course undoubtedly. Had a great learning experience. Most importantly I loved the self work journey here in this course and would like to be in this never ending process. I got in touch with my Emotions. It was really interesting to watch the shifts of ego-states in myself throughout the day, which I had never done. I am trying to clear and work on my Contaminations, by being empathetic. Also I am becoming aware of my Boundaries and I have been a receptive person for feedbacks,
Neha Chokani
Foundation course in Counselling skills
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Beginning to see counselling and this process more as a journey than destination/goals. I think the modules have been very clearly defined and quite apt in the flow – it gave me time to absorb and learn and apply. Also, I really appreciate the fact that our requests for extra classes get accommodated so well.
Vani Dahiya
Foundation course in Counselling skills
I have really enjoyed the modules covered so far. In particular – kudos for the extremely well-organized and comprehensive online course! A study atmosphere which encourages critical thinking and questioning. The idea underlying growth groups is excellent! I have learnt so much just being part of the growth group. Having different trainers for different modules has brought in different academic and learning styles.
Melanie Dsouza
Foundation course in Counselling skills
I feel very satisfied with the theory classes. I feel like it really provides a basic framework for counseling besides helping me become more self-reflective leading to better self-awareness. The facilitators are good, encouraging and very very patient in answering questions and clarifying doubts. They are also very mindful of the level of understanding we are at and are able to communicate concepts accordingly.The personal project helped me to see where I was and how far I have come. It helped me see my growth and acknowledge it to myself. I was amazed at how documenting my journey itself brought about so much self reflection, self- awareness as well as awareness of new areas that I need to work on. It was a very satisfying experience.
Mandakini Menon
Foundation course in Counselling skills
Live sessions started off as a anxiety indicting activity. But helped me establish a healthy relationship with failure, shame and perfectionism. I went from being critical of myself and others, to being empathetic and understanding. I especially appreciate the support given by each and every member of the Prerana team.
Antic Santosh P
Foundation course in Counselling skills
The modules were very good and interesting. There is so much I have learnt and grown so far. The theory of Transactional analysis helped me to understand the different ego states and evaluate my own patterns of coming across with others. I liked the topic of our research project as it is something that I wanted to study for myself in order to understand the feelings and the process of grieving. The topic in itself was of interest for me. Working on this research project together with my companions has taught me a lot and brought home to me the nature and challenges of working as a team.
Nisha Millet
Foundation course in Counselling skills
The one on one supervision sessions gave Constructive criticism and suggestion on how to maybe deal with things differently . The counsellor helped me Really helped me go back to different experiences from my childhood .Enjoyed the LIVE sessions, theory classes, book sharing and also interacting and learning from different supervisors.
Geethanjali
Foundation course in Counselling skills
To be honest, I found nothing lacking in the course. The classes started on time, and every faculty member had tremendous knowledge and skill in counselling. Whenever I texted the staff, I received a prompt response, and sessions with professionals were scheduled with flexibility according to my availability. Whenever I had doubts, they were cleared promptly. I highly recommend Prerna Academy for this course.
Pooja Rao
Foundation course in Counselling skills
Book sharing was one of the main pillars of the course . The magic of choosing, the law of attraction that I witnessed. Every book brought some more clarity about me ,my life how i am ,how I function and also the exercises enabled an easy step by step ransformation. Each of the three books is a priceless addition , and the presentation made it alive .Sharing seemed frivolous as i began but by the end of the first book share itself i realised what the purpose was .Kudos to the design team !!!