Guidance and Healing with Parental Counselling Online

Deepika (name changed for Privacy reasons) was always known as the brilliant girl in her class. From a young age, she loved learning and worked hard every day. Her teachers admired her, her friends turned to her for help, and her parents were incredibly proud. She scored top marks in her school and then in her board exams too, making her family beam with happiness.

When Deepika finished her 12th standard, she got admission into a leading engineering college in a big metro city. Excited and determined, she moved away from home for the first time. She joined coaching classes for extra support, just like many others who had big dreams.

But life in the new city was different. Everyone around her was just as smart, and sometimes even better. Deepika found it difficult to keep up. She missed her home, her parents, and their warm conversations. She tried to make new friends, but it wasn’t easy. Slowly, she stopped feeling like her cheerful old self.

Her grades started to slip—first a little, then a lot. Deepika, who was always at the top, now struggled to pass her engineering tests. With every low mark, she felt more anxious. The expectations from home weighed on her: her parents had high hopes and had sent her to the best tuition after making big financial sacrifices.

One day, after failing her preliminary exams, Deepika felt completely lost. The stress, the pressure, and the loneliness became too much. In her sadness, she made a decision that broke everyone’s heart—she tried to end her own life.

Thankfully, Deepika was saved. But her parents were devastated. Through tears, they said, “If only Deepika had told us how she was feeling. We would have helped—nothing is more important than our daughter’s happiness.”

After this incident, the college invited Dr Mamta Wagle Kakade from MyMindCare to talk to Deepika’s parents and other families. Dr Mamta explained how important it is for parents and children to talk openly, not just about marks and studies, but also about feelings, fears, and dreams. She showed how healthy communication could give children the support and comfort they need, especially when they’re far from home and facing new challenges.

Slowly, the parents in Deepika’s college began to understand the power of simple, loving conversations. They promised to check in with their children—not just about their scores, but also about how they were feeling inside.

Deepika’s story became a gentle reminder for everyone: Success is about much more than marks, and a listening ear can sometimes be the best support any child needs.

If you or someone you know is struggling, remember: Talking can save a life. Don’t be afraid to reach out. Help and hope are just a conversation away.

In the heart of India’s bustling cities like Mumbai, dreams and ambition often run high—especially among children and teens. Yet, beneath the surface, an invisible crisis is unfolding. News headlines frequently report heart-breaking stories of school and college students taking their own lives, unable to cope with pressures at home or school. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India reported nearly 13,000 student suicides in 2023 alone, translating to more than 35 young lives lost every day. Many of these tragedies share a common thread: a lack of trust and open communication between the child and their parents.

If you’re a parent worried about emotional distance or behavioural changes in your child, online parents counselling  is one of the best tools available today to rebuild connection, trust, and resilience within your family.