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Career Counselor | Emotional & Well-being Counselor
Experience & Expertise
Hi, I'm Shibali Naidu. With over 20 years of experience in the education sector, I help students move from confusion to clarity—empowering them to make confident, informed, and fulfilling life decisions.
Whether it’s choosing the right stream, identifying a suitable career path, or navigating emotional challenges, I combine empathy with structure to guide students toward their true potential.
Qualifications
ICCC Certified Career Coach (Advanced)
Masters in Counseling Psychology
Diploma in Counseling skills
Certified CBT Practitioner
Certified NLP Practitioner
ICF-Certified Positive Psychology Coach
Life Coach
Suicide Gatekeeper
Trained in Technology De-addiction Management (SWIFT – NIMHANS)
Certified Relationship Counselor
Volunteer Training in Palliative Care (Karunashraya)
M.Sc. In Applied Microbiology
Why Work with Me?
- 5,000+ counseling sessions delivered across diverse age groups.
- Structured, research-backed approach
- Deep empathy combined with practical action plans
- Client centric eclectic approach to help client navigate the challenges and foster growth
- Parent-inclusive counselling process
- 20+ years in education domain
My Approach
I combine psychometric insights, structured counselling conversations, understanding of human behaviour and evidence-based frameworks to help students move from uncertainty to confident action.
Because career decisions at this stage are not just about “what course to choose” — they are about building a meaningful and sustainable future.
My Philosophy
Every student deserves clarity, confidence, and the courage to dream big. With the right guidance, all three are possible.
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” — Aristotle
Career Guidance That Goes Beyond “What Should I Choose?”
As an ICCC-Certified Career Coach, I have guided 5,000+ students in discovering career paths aligned with their strengths, interests, and personality.
My approach blends:
- Scientific psychometric assessments enhanced with AI insights
- Structured, evidence-based counselling conversations
- Clear, step-by-step career roadmaps
Together, we uncover:
- The “What” — right-fit career pathways
- The “Why” — understanding strengths and motivations
- The “How” — a practical action plan to move forward
Because career clarity isn’t about guessing—it’s about informed decision-making.
Emotional & Mental Well-being Support
Academic success begins with emotional strength.
As a trained Emotional and Mental Well-being Counsellor, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where students feel heard, understood, and supported.
My counselling approach is client-centric and integrative, drawing from:
- Humanistic Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- NLP
- Positive Psychology
- Mindfulness
- Growth Mindset principles
- Life coaching Principles
I help students:
- Manage exam anxiety
- Build self-esteem and confidence
- Strengthen resilience
- Improve focus and emotional regulation
- Develop a healthy, growth-oriented mindset
- Overall Mental and Emotional Well Being
Stream Selection Program ( Grade 8, 9th and 10th Students)
This package is specially designed for students in Grades 8,9th and early 10th grader. It follows a structured, research-backed approach to help students understand who they are, what they are naturally good at, and what they genuinely enjoy doing—using scientifically validated psychometric assessments supported by AI
What This Program Focuses On
· Identifying the most suitable stream and subject combination based on a student’s strengths, interests, and aptitude.
· Helping students begin exploring career options aligned with their chosen stream.
· Supporting students in developing self-awareness and self clarity about their interests, abilities, and goals.
· Guiding students on how to build a strong profile for future academic and career opportunities.
· Creating a structured, step-by-step action plan to strengthen areas needed for long-term career success.
The Assessment Framework
The program includes 4 scientifically validated psychometric assessments:
- Personality Assessment
- Aptitude Assessment
- Interest Assessment
- Orientation Assessment
Together, these tools supported by AI provide clarity, direction, and a strong foundation for future academic and career choices.
Program Inclusion:
- 4 Dimensional Psychometric assessments mentioned above
- 24 page detailed report with top 2 stream recommendations
- 1hr one on one online counseling session.
- Highly researched career library to start the career exploration journey.
- Virtual Career Internship can be explored at additional cost. Cost of the package mentioned doesn't include Virtual career Internships.
Benefits Of Stream Selection Package:
- Make a well-informed, confident stream decision
- Choose based on true potential, not pressure or trend
- Gain deep insight into strengths, interests, and personality
- Explore relevant and future-ready career paths
- Receive personalised expert guidance
- Walk away with a clear direction and action plan.
- Boost Academic performance and motivation
- Reduce stress, Confusion and increased mental well being.
1hr | ₹ 4599
Career Counseling for Grade 10–12 Students
Grades 11 and 12 are critical years that shape higher education and long-term career pathways. At this stage, students need clarity—not confusion, pressure, or guesswork.
This structured, research-backed counselling program helps students make informed decisions about career options, entrance exams, college pathways, and future goals.
What This Program Focuses On
✔ Clarifying career direction based on Personality, strengths and interests
✔ Aligning subject choices with long-term goals
✔ Identifying suitable entrance exams and pathways
✔ Shortlisting courses and colleges
✔ Creating a step-by-step action plan
The Assessment Framework
The program includes scientifically validated psychometric assessments:
- Personality Assessment
- Aptitude Assessment
- Interest Assessment
- Orientation Style Assessment
- Emotional Quotient Assessment
These tools provide deeper insight into how a student thinks, learns, performs, and thrives.
What Students Gain
- Clarity on right-fit career clusters
- A structured roadmap from Grade 11/12 to higher education
- Confidence and reduced anxiety in decision-making about the future
- Reduced conflict between parents and students about what to do after 12th.
- Parent-student alignment on next steps.
Career Clarity Program Inclusions:
1) 5 Dimensional Psychometric Assessments mentioned above
2) 34 page detailed Career Report
3) 1 personalised Online Counseling Session of 60 Min
4) Career Option Discussion with Colleges recommendation
5) Highly researched career library
Complete Career Program Inclusions:
1) 5 dimensional Psychometric Assessments mentioned above
2) 34 page detailed report
3) 2 personalised Online Counseling session of 60 min each
4) Career Option Discussion with Colleges recommendation
5) Action Plan and Roadmap
6) Highly researched career library
1hr | ₹ 4999 2hr | ₹ 6999
Virtual Internship Program
Experience careers before taking a decision to embark on your preferred career journey.
Virtual Internship Program(VIP) allows you to explore up to 46 careers through a experiential, immersive, self-paced career discovery program
Key highlights of this unique program
- 10,000+ students benefitted from VIP program
- Certificate of experience to showcase your interests in your resume
- Simulated learning experience
- Completely online
- Practical work experience
- Role playing games
- 15 page insightful career report to identify your strengths and weaknesses.
For more details, find the link in Services section of website
Customised program
Career Counseling for Graduates & Post Graduates
College is not just about earning a degree—it’s about preparing for a meaningful and successful future. Yet many students feel uncertain about specialization choices, career direction, higher studies, or job readiness.
This structured career coaching program helps college students gain clarity, confidence, and a clear action plan for life after graduation.
What This Program Focuses On
✔ Identifying right-fit career roles based on personality, strengths and interests
✔ Clarifying specialization or higher study options
✔ Exploring career transitions (if interests have changed)
✔ Aligning skills with industry expectations
✔ Building a career-ready roadmap
The Assessment Framework
The program includes scientifically validated psychometric assessments:
- Personality Assessment
- Aptitude & Cognitive Strength Mapping
- Interest & Motivation Analysis
- Career Orientation & Work Style Evaluation
- Emotional Quotient
- Structured, goal-oriented coaching conversations
This ensures decisions are not based on trends, peer pressure, or confusion—but on data-backed insights and self-awareness.
What College Students Gain
- Clarity on career direction
- Confidence in interviews and professional communication
- Strategic higher education or job planning
- Skill gap identification and development plan
- Long-term career growth roadmap
Career Clarity Program Inclusions:
1) 5 Dimensional Psychometric Assessments mentioned above
2) 34 page detailed Career Report
3) one personalised 60 Min Online Counseling Session
4) Career Option Discussion with Colleges recommendation
5) Highly researched career library
Complete Career Program Inclusions:
1) 5 dimensional Psychometric Assessments mentioned above
2) 34 page detailed report
3) 2 personalised Online Counseling session of 60 min each
4) Career Option Discussion with Colleges recommendation
5) Action Plan and Roadmap
6) Highly researched career library
1hr | ₹ 4999 2hr | ₹ 6999
Career Counseling for Early Stage Working Professionals
The first few years of a career often bring important questions and uncertainties. Many early-stage professionals seek career counseling when they feel unsure about their career direction, experience dissatisfaction with their current role, consider a career transition, or struggle to align their work with their interests, strengths, and long-term goals.
What This Program Focuses On
✔ Clarifying career direction based on strengths and interests
✔ Helping Working professionals get better understanding for who they are
✔ what role and work environment is better suited based on scientific assessments
✔ Help to make career transitions confidently
✔ Creating a step-by-step action plan
The Assessment Framework
The program includes scientifically validated psychometric assessments:
- Personality Assessment
- Aptitude Assessment
- Interest Assessment
- Career Orientation Assessment and Workstyle Assessment
- Emotional Quotient Assessment
These tools provide deeper insight into how a student thinks, learns, performs, and thrives.
Who This Is For
- Working professionals in the initial year of career unsure about long term goals.
- Working Professionals who are not enjoying the current work that they are doing and considering a career switch.
- Working Professionals who feel their current work is not aligned their interest or not able to use their potential to best in current job.
- Interested in understanding how to grow in their careers
Customised Program
“Compassionate Support when Life feels overwhelming"
If you are going through a difficult phase in life — feeling overwhelmed by a crisis, navigating a challenging life transition, struggling with sleep, feeling anxious about the future, or carrying a heavy heart — you don’t have to face it alone.
Sometimes, all we need is a safe space to pause, speak freely, and be truly heard without judgment.
I offer a warm, confidential, Non-judgemental and supportive space where you can share your thoughts and feelings openly. With empathy and understanding, we will gently explore what you are experiencing and work together to bring clarity, relief, and strength.
Through our conversations, we can work together to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience, confidence, and hope.
You don’t have to carry everything by yourself anymore.
1h | ₹ 1500
Emotional Intelligence Development Program
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand, manage, and express one’s own emotions while recognizing and responding effectively to the emotions of others. It includes essential skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills, which help individuals build meaningful relationships, manage stress, and make thoughtful decisions.
In today’s fast-changing and highly competitive world, Emotional Intelligence is just as important as academic intelligence. As technology, automation, and Artificial Intelligence reshape the future of work, uniquely human abilities like empathy, adaptability, collaboration, and emotional resilience are becoming critical for personal well-being, leadership, and long-term career success.
Developing EQ empowers individuals to handle challenges with confidence and thrive both personally and professionally.
Structured, Personalises, customised one on one sessions to develop different aspects of Emotional intelligence like Emotional awareness, Emotional Regulation, interpersonal skills, Conflict Resolution, social skills to make individuals emotionally resilient.
Reach out for information
Customised Program
Personality Development Program
At Guiding Growth, our Personality Development Program helps students and young individuals build the confidence, self-awareness, and life skills needed to succeed in both academics and life through psychology-based techniques, interactive activities, and guided reflection.
The program focuses on developing emotional intelligence, communication skills, resilience, and a growth mindset. It also supports students in managing challenges such as self-doubt, academic pressure, peer influence, and emotional stress.
Our goal is to help individuals understand themselves better, build confidence, and become emotionally strong and future-ready.
Structured, Personalised, customised one on one sessions based on Individual's requirement.
Customised Program
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