About

I am Shilpa Gandhi, a Family, Marriage, Child & Adolescent Counsellor and certified Emotional Wellness & Parent Coach based in Pune. With 5+ years of counselling experience and 25+ years of professional expertise in HR, I help individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families find clarity, balance, and practical solutions.

My goal is simple: to create a safe, empathetic, and solution-focused space where you can heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

Child & Adolescent Counselling

Supporting children through academic stress, peer pressure, screen-time issues, and self-confidence challenges.

Marriage & Relationship Counselling

Helping couples resolve conflicts, improve communication, and rebuild trust.

Parent Coaching

Guiding parents to connect with their children, manage behaviours, and raise emotionally strong kids.

Individual Counselling

For stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, and emotional wellbeing.

Specializations

Experience holistic fitness solutions designed to empower you and unleash your full potential every day.

Support for Mothers & Families. Because every new beginning deserves care and support.

1. Counselling for expecting & new mothers
2.  Postpartum emotional wellbeing
3. Adjusting to new in-laws or grandparents
4.  Family support during pregnancy & early parenting
5. Strengthening family bonds

Marriage & Family Counselling. Strengthening relationships with trust, love, and respect.

1. Communication gaps
2.  Frequent conflicts
3. Trust & intimacy concerns
4.  Parenting differences
5. Work–life balance struggles

Parent Coaching. Guiding parents to connect, not just correct.
1. Build stronger parent–child connections 2. Handle difficult behaviours with patience 3. Communicate effectively 4. Guide teens through adolescence 5. Balance discipline with empathy
Individual Counselling. Helping individuals find clarity, balance, and inner strength.

1.  Managing stress & anxiety
2. Anger & emotional regulation
3.  Boosting self-esteem
4.  Navigating relationships
5. Finding balance & clarity in life

Child & Adolescent Counselling. Helping children and teens feel confident, calm, and understood.

1. Academic stress & exam pressure
2. Peer pressure & bullying
3. Puberty & hormonal changes
4. Self-confidence & body image
5.  Screen time & social media challenges

Specializations

Experience holistic fitness solutions designed to empower you and unleash your full potential every day.

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Child & Adolescent
Counselling

Helping children and teens feel confident, calm, and understood.

  • Academic stress & exam pressure
  • Peer pressure & bullying
  • Puberty & hormonal changes
  • Self-confidence & body image
  • Screen time & social media challenges

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    Marriage & Family Counselling

    Strengthening relationships with trust, love, and respect.

  • Communication gaps
  • Frequent conflicts
  • Trust & intimacy concerns
  • Parenting differences
  • Work–life balance struggles

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    Parent
    Coaching

    Guiding parents to connect, not just correct.

  • Build stronger parent–child connections
  • Handle difficult behaviours with patience
  • Communicate effectively
  • Guide teens through adolescence
  • Balance discipline with empathy

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    Support for Mothers & Families

    Because every new beginning deserves care and support.

  • Counselling for expecting & new mothers
  • Postpartum emotional wellbeing
  • Adjusting to new in-laws or grandparents
  • Family support during pregnancy & early parenting
  • Strengthening family bonds

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    Individual
    Counselling

    Helping individuals find clarity, balance, and inner strength.

  • Managing stress & anxiety
  • Anger & emotional regulation
  • Boosting self-esteem
  • Navigating relationships
  • Finding balance & clarity in life

  • About US

    I am Shilpa Gandhi, a Family, Marriage, Child & Adolescent Counsellor and certified Emotional Wellness & Parent Coach based in Pune. With 5+ years of counselling experience and 25+ years of professional expertise in HR, I help individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families find clarity, balance, and practical solutions.

    I specialize in:

    Child & Adolescent Counselling – supporting children through academic stress, peer pressure, screen-time issues, and self-confidence challenges.

    Marriage & Relationship Counselling: helping couples resolve conflicts, improve communication, and rebuild trust.

    Parent Coaching: Guiding parents to connect with their children, manage behaviours, and raise emotionally strong kids.

    Individual Counselling – for stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, and emotional wellbeing.

    Family Counselling & Support for New Mothers: navigating postpartum changes, in-law adjustments, and strengthening family bonds.

    As a Lifetime Member of the Counsellors Council of India (CCI), I follow the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality in my practice.

    My goal is simple: to create a safe, empathetic, and solution-focused space where you can heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

    Our Approach

    We adopt a holistic, client-centered, and evidence-based approach to ensure a safe and nurturing environment where children, teenagers, families, and couples feel heard and understood. 

    We tailor each therapy method to meet the unique needs of every individual, empowering them to develop emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being. success, and happiness in all your relationships.

    We understand the significance of strong, healthy relationships, which is why we work closely with families and couples. Our goal is to enhance communication, address relationship dynamics, and strengthen bonds. Whether it’s improving parent-child relationships, fostering harmonious marriages, or providing strategies to create supportive family environments, we are here to help nurture emotional health, success, and happiness in all your relationships.

    Our Approach

    At Smile & Shine, we adopt a holistic, client-centered, and evidence-based approach to ensure a safe and nurturing environment where children, teenagers, families, and couples feel heard and understood. We tailor each therapy method to meet the unique needs of every individual, empowering them to develop emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being.

    We understand the significance of strong, healthy relationships, which is why we work closely with families and couples. Our goal is to enhance communication, address relationship dynamics, and strengthen bonds. Whether it’s improving parent-child relationships, fostering harmonious marriages, or providing strategies to create supportive family environments, we are here to help nurture emotional health, success, and happiness in all your relationships.

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    Services for Schools

    Smile & Shine provides tailored counseling services to support the emotional well-being of students and staff in educational settings.

    Crisis Support

    Immediate counseling and support during critical situations, such as bullying or trauma, to help students navigate difficult experiences.

    Group Counselling

    Sessions on topics like stress management, peer relationships, and emotional regulation to foster a positive school environment.

    Individual Counselling

    One-on-one support for students facing emotional challenges, stress, anxiety, or academic pressure.

    Staff Training

    Workshops for school staff on recognizing mental health concerns and creating a supportive, nurturing atmosphere for students.

    Teacher & Parent Guidance

    Offering strategies for teachers and parents to better understand and support students’ emotional health and development.

    Services for Schools

    Smile & Shine provides tailored counseling services to support the emotional well-being of students and staff in educational settings.

    Staff Training

    Workshops for school staff on recognizing mental health concerns and creating a supportive, nurturing atmosphere for students.

    Crisis Support

    Immediate counseling and support during critical situations, such as bullying or trauma, to help students navigate difficult experiences.

    Group Counselling

    Sessions on topics like stress management, peer relationships, and emotional regulation to foster a positive school environment.

    Individual Counselling

    One-on-one support for students facing emotional challenges, stress, anxiety, or academic pressure.

    Teacher & Parent Guidance

    Offering strategies for teachers and parents to better understand and support students’ emotional health and development.

    What Makes Us Different ?

    Child-Centered Approach: Every session is designed with the child or adolescent’s well-being as the top priority, providing a supportive environment tailored to their unique needs.

    A safe space to talk, heal, and find your way forward.

    Are you worried about your mental health? Our councellor will help you get back on track. Overcome destructive behavior, fight through suffocating feelings, and regain control of your life. Contact us today!

    What My Clients​​ Say about Me

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    Freya Sanz
    Actress
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    Mr. America
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    Diana Burnwood
    Mother

    BLogs / Articles

    Boost Your Child’s Focus in 7 Steps Practical strategies to help children stay focused and reduce study stress.

    Is Your Child Really Addicted to Screens — or Just Looking for Comfort? Understanding whether screen use is a real addiction or a way to seek comfort.

    Traditional vs Modern Parenting: Keeping Roots While Letting Kids Fly Balancing cultural values with modern parenting styles.

    5 Anxiety Signs in Kids: Parents Shouldn’t Ignore" by Shilpa Gandhi

    “Traditional vs Modern Parenting: Keeping Roots While Letting Kids Fly” by Shilpa Gandhi 

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