Career counselling for students and graduates in Kerala and across India
Finished your studies but not sure what comes next? Applying for jobs and hearing nothing back? Feeling stuck while friends seem to be moving ahead, or under pressure from family to “settle”? Career counselling gives you a confidential space to step back, understand what’s weighing on you, and work out your next steps at your own pace.
You’re not alone
Many young people in India are facing the same thing. India’s Periodic Labour Force Survey found that 9.9% of people aged 15 to 29 were unemployed in 2025, rising to 13.6% in towns and cities (MoSPI). The ILO’s India Employment Report 2024 found that young people made up 82.9% of India’s unemployed in 2022, and that the unemployment rate among young graduates was 29.1% (Fortune). In Kerala, youth unemployment has been among the highest of any state (Deccan Herald).
Being without work, or in work that doesn’t fit, isn’t a personal failing. But it can affect your confidence, your sleep, your relationships and your sense of who you are.
Who career counselling is for
Career counselling at VK Therapy is for adults aged 18 and over, including:
- Students in their final years of college or university
- Graduates and postgraduates looking for their first job
- People who have been job hunting for a long time without success
- Anyone thinking about changing course, field or direction
- People who feel stuck, lost or unsure what they want
- Young adults feeling pressure from family expectations or comparison with others
What we can work on together
- Understanding your strengths, interests and values
- Making sense of your options, such as further study, different jobs or starting something of your own
- Handling pressure and expectations from family and society
- Rebuilding confidence and motivation, and working through self-doubt
- Managing anxiety around exams, interviews and rejection, using mindfulness and CBT techniques
- Making a realistic plan and taking small, manageable steps
Career counselling here focuses on your wellbeing and your decisions. We don’t offer job placements, and we can’t promise particular results, but we can help you think clearly and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
How the sessions work
- Format: one-to-one sessions, online or in person in Palakkad (we share the location when your appointment is confirmed)
- Languages: English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu
- Fees: ₹3,000 per session
- First session: we’ll talk about what has brought you here and what you’d like help with, and explain how sessions work, including confidentiality
About the practitioner
Sessions are with Varada, a counsellor, life coach and mindfulness coach with a Master’s in Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, training as an MBCT and CBT practitioner, and bereavement counselling training with Cruse Bereavement Support.
Ready to talk?
If you’d like to find out whether career counselling could help, book a first appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know what I want before I come?
No. Many people come precisely because they don’t know. We’ll start from where you are.
Is this a job placement service?
No. We don’t find jobs for you. We help you understand what you want, deal with the pressure you’re under, and plan your next steps.
Can I attend online?
Yes. Online sessions are available from anywhere in India.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. What you share is kept confidential, within limits we’ll explain at your first appointment, such as a serious risk of harm to you or someone else.
If you need urgent help
VK Therapy is not an emergency service and does not replace medical or psychiatric care. If you’re in distress in India, you can call Tele-MANAS, the government’s free 24-hour mental health helpline, on 14416 or 1-800-891-4416. In an emergency, call 112.