My Story

What drew me to this work

I've seen how much emotions and mindset shape everyday life, and that's what drew me to this work. I realised I didn't just want to listen — I wanted to help people understand themselves on a deeper level and feel better in a real, lasting way.

I kept noticing the same pattern: people who seem fine on the outside but are struggling internally. That stuck with me.

I'm here for the person who looks like they're holding it together but feels anxious, stuck, or disconnected — whether in their thoughts, their relationships, or their sense of self. I offer a space where you can feel understood without judgement, along with practical tools you can actually use.

My focus is on helping you build healthier habits, understand your emotions, and improve your relationship with yourself and others. The goal: to help you feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your life again.

I hold a Bachelor's in Psychology (AB Psy., University of Perpetual Help System DALTA) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling from Symbiosis (2025, A+ honours). This practice is just beginning — which means you'll have my full time, attention, and care.

My Philosophy

What guides my practice

  • Compassion first

    You won't be diagnosed, fixed, or rushed. You'll be met — exactly where you are — with warmth, patience, and deep respect for your pace.

  • Grounded in counselling psychology

    My training is in counselling psychology — evidence-based foundations, ethical practice, and a genuine respect for what therapy can and can't do. I work within my scope, and refer onward when something needs more.

  • Whole-person attention

    We'll explore the patterns, the stories, and the quiet weight you've been carrying — not as problems to solve, but as parts of you to listen to with care.

  • Collaborative, never prescriptive

    You are the expert on your life. I'm here to listen closely, reflect honestly, and offer tools — but the wisdom is always yours.

Training & Credentials

Anita Murali, AB Psy., PGDPC

  • PG Diploma · 2025
    Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling
    Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning · awarded with A+ honours
  • Bachelor's Degree
    AB Psychology
    University of Perpetual Help System DALTA · Philippines

My practice is rooted in the ethical guidelines of the counselling profession. Sessions are confidential, structured, and held with care. I work within my scope and refer onward to a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist when a client's needs call for that level of support.

"My practice is built on three quiet promises: I'll meet you where you are. I'll listen before I speak. And I'll move at your pace, not mine."
— Ann

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