About Us

About NG Counselling Centre in Coimbatore

A Space for Understanding, Healing, and Real Change

Who We Are

NG (Nitya Gurukula) began as a small seed rooted in compassion and a deep urge to connect, grow, and share a spirit of oneness across diverse communities—beyond caste, religion, and social status. Its growth has been nurtured by the trust and openness of clients, trainees, and well-wishers who chose to evolve beyond their patterns.

At the core of NG are Transactional Analysis (TA) & TaiChi a life-giving frameworks which continue to guide and sustain our approach & activities.

Our Inspiration

NG draws profound inspiration from East-West leaders like Ramana, Nitya Guru, Dr. Eric Berne (Founder of TA) & Dr. Lam. Their lives, vision & offerings infuse NG with clarity and vibrance. Thus the philosophy of “The Guru Within” & “East-West Synthesis” continues to shape every dimension of our people-centered work.

Vision

“The Guru Within”

Mission

Nitya Gurukula provides the following People-Work services:

Holistic Counselling for empowerment
Transformational Workshops for growth & excellence
Training in Counselling, Transactional Analysis & TaiChi competencies
Transactional Analysis & Tai Chi for Personal & Professional growth

Objectives

Body-Mind-Spirit connectivity & harmony
Excellence as a way of being, doing, relating & delivering

NG Positioning & Services:

Contractual & Non-violent
Founded on & revolve around East-West Synthesis
Factor Self-Other-Environment balance

A Space Where Change Begins

From a modest beginning in 2002, NG has grown steadily—offering counselling, training, supervision, and workshops. This growth has been guided by the evolving needs of individuals, groups, and communities.

Our CEO, Sashi Chandran, brings over 4 decades of experience applying Transactional Analysis & TaiChi across diverse settings, including:

Individuals in care homes and juvenile institutions
Cancer patients and their families
Educational institutions—students, faculty, parents, and management
Industrial workers, staff, and leadership teams

These experiences helped adapt and apply TA meaningfully across multicultural and diverse groups.

NG was formally inaugurated in 2004 by Fr. George Kandathil, Founder Director of ICTA, Kalamassery. Since then, our work has remained deeply rooted in Coimbatore.

Our Approach

NG follows a holistic approach that integrates:

Biological
Emotional
Cognitive
Behavioral
Social
Spiritual dimensions &
Time & Space

This ensures that every individual is supported as a whole person, not just through isolated aspects.

Expanding into Tai Chi

Since 2002, our CEO has explored Tai Chi as a powerful blend of movement, breath, and meditative awareness. This journey led to the structured and scientific approach of Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI).

Tai Chi now complements our work—aligning seamlessly with NG’s holistic philosophy and enhancing well-being through mindful movement.

What You Can Expect

When you work with us, you can expect:

A safe and confidential space

Where you can speak openly without fear of judgment

Clarity and direction

Understanding not just what you feel—but why

Practical guidance

Tools and insights you can actually apply

Consistent support

Online or in-person sessions that fit your life

Shipra Shukla

MA - Psychology, MA - English Literature

Meet our team of counsellors

Get to know the therapists at our practice—experienced professionals committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful growth.

Shajitha Ikram

MSc - Counselling Psychology

We are here for you

Head Office:

Devi Durai”, 53 – 54, Sri Lakshmi Nagar, Sowripalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641028, India