Dr. Asha

Dr. Asha is an academician and practitioner in the field of Psychological Counselling and Art Therapy with over eighteen years of professional experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (BA), Master’s degree (M.Sc), and a Doctorate (Ph.D) in Psychological Counselling, with Specialisation in Art Therapy and Social Concern, and is currently pursuing an additional Doctorate in Alternative Therapy from the University of Manipur.

Her academic and professional work focuses on education, social concern, and applied therapeutic practices, with ongoing research interests in energy science and holistic approaches to mental health and wellbeing. She is the Founder of Asha The Hope, an organisation engaged in training, research, and practice in art therapy and counselling across educational and community settings. She is Grad FROM EXCELLERATED BUSINESS SCHOOL, Master Hypnotist from INDIA HYPNOSIS INSTITUTION.

Dr. Asha has been actively involved in curriculum development, practitioner training, and research mentoring, and has trained over 3,000 students and professionals, a contribution that has been recognised by Team Bhartiya Book of Records. She has been invited by premier institutions such as IIT Hyderabad and DRDO to contribute her academic and experiential expertise through training programmes and mental health awareness initiatives.

She leads and contributes to Devayatanam, a contemplative wellness and research initiative; Chinthana, an outreach forum focused on reflective learning and psychosocial awareness; and Parivartana Research, a platform dedicated to applied and practice-based research in art therapy and holistic mental health.

Her additional professional qualifications include a Diploma in Child Development, Graphology, and Expressive Therapies. She continues to contribute to academic discourse, practitioner development, and community-oriented mental health initiatives through education, research, and training.

Founder, Director & Lead Academic – Asha The Hope Art Therapy, Psychological Counselling & Holistic Mental Health 18+ Years

Dr. Asha has over eighteen years of professional experience in the fields of psychological counselling, art therapy, and holistic mental health, with sustained engagement in education, training, research, and community outreach. She founded Asha The Hope with the objective of integrating art therapy into educational institutions and community-based mental health frameworks. Under her leadership, the organisation pioneered structured art therapy programmes for schools, colleges, counsellors, and psychology aspirants, and has trained over 3,000 practitioners and students across India.

Academic Training, Curriculum Development & Research Mentoring

Dr. Asha has been extensively involved in curriculum design, academic facilitation, and research mentoring for certificate, diploma, and advanced training programmes in art therapy, counselling skills, child development, and expressive therapies. She has guided students in abstract formulation, synopsis development, applied research, and practice-based documentation.

Institutional Training & Awareness Programmes

She has been invited by premier institutions including IIT Hyderabad and DRDO to contribute her academic and experiential expertise through training programmes and mental health awareness initiatives, demonstrating the interdisciplinary relevance of her work.

Founder & Lead – Devayatanam (Wellness & Research Initiative)

Dr. Asha conceptualised Devayatanam as a contemplative wellness and research initiative focused on consciousness studies, healing environments, and integrative therapeutic practices.

Founder & Curator – Chinthana (Outreach & Reflective Learning Forum)

She initiated Chinthana, a public outreach platform promoting reflective learning, psychosocial awareness, and experiential dialogue across diverse communities.

Founder & Research Lead – Parivartana Research

Through Parivartana Research, Dr. Asha has led applied and practice-based research in art therapy and holistic mental health, emphasising social relevance and ethical practice.

Author – Books and Training Manuals

Dr. Asha is an author of books, training manuals, and academic resource material in the domains of art therapy, counselling, emotional wellbeing, and holistic practices. Her written work is used in practitioner training, academic programmes, and professional development contexts.

• Garbhasanskar        
• Emotional First Aid
• Freedom of Expression  
• Athma Vimarsha 
• Shri Yantra - A Cosmic science 
• Drithi- Bindu to Bhava 
• Hustle wisely- Life is a journey
• Art Therapy Reckoner (150+ Tools) 

Recognition

Her contribution to practitioner training and capacity building has been recognised by Team Bhartiya Book of Records for training over 3,000 aspirants in art therapy and allied disciplines.