<p>A new website offers counselling to those in emotional distress, with an emphasis on stroke survivors and caregivers. BookMyCounsellor, set up by StrokeIndia, gives a helping hand to those struggling to cope.</p>.<p>The service was launched recently in Bengaluru by Dr Ali Khwaja, founder of Banjara Academy and well-known counsellor. Present at the launch were founders of the service, Sharad Kumar Tekalkote and Nirmal Ganesh.</p>.<p>BookMyCounsellor has a panel of about 100 counsellors. Its packages begin at Rs 3,200 for six online sessions and a personal consultation. Survivors are encouraged to heal on their own, and also directed to seek help from the right professionals.</p>.<p>The platform provides counselling to deal with problems associated with addiction, grief, marriage and relationships, sexuality, and old age. StrokeIndia is the brainchild of Sharad Tekalkote, a stroke survivor who has also written a book about his recovery. A stroke is caused by stress, but stress is caused by various factors like serious illness, addition, and office and relationship pressures.</p>.<p>A hale and hearty person going to work or sleeping could suffer from a stroke, he says. Caregivers bear the brunt of the problem, and nine out of 10 burn out because of the pressure. They need counselling too, he told Metrolife.<br /><br /><span><strong>Many platforms</strong></span><br />Counsellors associated with BookMyCounsellor may be contacted on text chat, voice and video calling, and in person.</p>
<p>A new website offers counselling to those in emotional distress, with an emphasis on stroke survivors and caregivers. BookMyCounsellor, set up by StrokeIndia, gives a helping hand to those struggling to cope.</p>.<p>The service was launched recently in Bengaluru by Dr Ali Khwaja, founder of Banjara Academy and well-known counsellor. Present at the launch were founders of the service, Sharad Kumar Tekalkote and Nirmal Ganesh.</p>.<p>BookMyCounsellor has a panel of about 100 counsellors. Its packages begin at Rs 3,200 for six online sessions and a personal consultation. Survivors are encouraged to heal on their own, and also directed to seek help from the right professionals.</p>.<p>The platform provides counselling to deal with problems associated with addiction, grief, marriage and relationships, sexuality, and old age. StrokeIndia is the brainchild of Sharad Tekalkote, a stroke survivor who has also written a book about his recovery. A stroke is caused by stress, but stress is caused by various factors like serious illness, addition, and office and relationship pressures.</p>.<p>A hale and hearty person going to work or sleeping could suffer from a stroke, he says. Caregivers bear the brunt of the problem, and nine out of 10 burn out because of the pressure. They need counselling too, he told Metrolife.<br /><br /><span><strong>Many platforms</strong></span><br />Counsellors associated with BookMyCounsellor may be contacted on text chat, voice and video calling, and in person.</p>