Our story
Caring, experienced relationship counsellors
Urban Counsellor began with a simple belief: everyone deserves a safe place to talk about love, hurt and hope — without judgement.
What is Urban Counsellor's mission?
Our mission is to make professional, warm and affordable relationship counselling easy to reach for everyone in India, whether they are in conflict, preparing for marriage or healing after a breakup.
We walk alongside each client with care, practical tools and respect for Indian family life and modern relationships alike.
Who is the lead counsellor at Urban Counsellor?
Dr. Meera Kulkarni is our lead relationship counsellor. She holds an M.Phil Clinical Psychology and has 12+ years of experience supporting couples and individuals in Pune and online across India.
Dr. Meera Kulkarni
Lead Relationship Counsellor
Qualifications and credentials
- M.Phil in Clinical Psychology
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 2
- Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- RCI registration [ADD NUMBER]
- Studied at [ADD UNIVERSITY]
Professional memberships
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Languages spoken
English, Hindi and Marathi
What are our 4 guiding principles?
Every session at Urban Counsellor is guided by four principles that shape how we listen, advise and support you.
1. Warmth over judgement
You'll be met with kindness, whatever your story.
2. Evidence-based methods
Approaches drawn from established couples therapy models.
3. Cultural sensitivity
We respect family, faith and the realities of Indian relationships.
4. Your pace
No pressure. You decide what to share and when.
Is what I share kept confidential?
Yes. What you share stays private. Session notes are stored securely, we never share your details, and online sessions use encrypted video. The only exception is a rare situation where someone's safety is at serious risk.
Our full confidentiality and data protection practices are explained in our Privacy Policy.
How is our content written and reviewed?
Every article and service page is written or reviewed by Dr. Meera Kulkarni, M.Phil Clinical Psychology. We check claims against reputable sources such as the APA, WHO and NIMHANS, link to them, and update pages when guidance changes.
Our content is general information, not a diagnosis or medical advice. We avoid outcome guarantees. Each page shows when it was last reviewed.
Where do we offer counselling?
Areas we serve
Online across India. In person in Pune.
Languages
Sessions in English, Hindi and Marathi.
You don't have to figure this out alone
Take the first small step. A free 15-minute call helps you understand whether counselling feels right for you — no pressure, fully confidential.