Venky is an integrated wellbeing practitioner who combines a high-level corporate background with extensive expertise in mental health, mediation, and holistic therapies. He holds an MBA (Gold Medalist) from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), alongside CPA, FCPA (Australia), and CFA charters. Over a 30-year career in banking, he developed an in-depth understanding of corporate business and financial infrastructure.
Driven by a purpose to support individuals through complex life paths, Venky transitioned into counselling, coaching, and mediation. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and is a Provisional Clinical Member with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). He is also an ICF-accredited coach, a Certified Mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), and a volunteer mediator with the Community Mediation Centre (CMC) and State Courts.
Furthermore, his therapeutic toolkit includes certification in Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), Certified Hypnotherapist from the National Guild of Hypnotists, and PLR therapy from PLAI and IPHM.
Bringing unique depth to his practice, Venky is a qualified Vedic Astrologer (Jyotisha Prabhakara) and faculty member at the American College of Vedic Astrology.
He leverages his analytical strengths and holistic training to help individuals gain clarity on relationships, career choices, and life transitions. Heavily invested in the community, Venky serves as a volunteer in the Singapore Prisons and former Executive Director of Diabetes Singapore. Based in Singapore, he shares this meaningful practice in partnership with his wife, who is also a professional counsellor.
Venky Narasiah
Venky is an integrated wellbeing practitioner who combines a high-level corporate background with extensive expertise in mental health, mediation, and holistic therapies. He holds an MBA (Gold Medalist) from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), alongside CPA, FCPA (Australia), and CFA charters. Over a 30-year career in banking, he developed an in-depth understanding of corporate business and financial infrastructure.
Driven by a purpose to support individuals through complex life paths, Venky transitioned into counselling, coaching, and mediation. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and is a Provisional Clinical Member with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). He is also an ICF-accredited coach, a Certified Mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), and a volunteer mediator with the Community Mediation Centre (CMC) and State Courts.
Furthermore, his therapeutic toolkit includes certification in Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), Certified Hypnotherapist from the National Guild of Hypnotists, and PLR therapy from PLAI and IPHM.
Bringing unique depth to his practice, Venky is a qualified Vedic Astrologer (Jyotisha Prabhakara) and faculty member at the American College of Vedic Astrology.
He leverages his analytical strengths and holistic training to help individuals gain clarity on relationships, career choices, and life transitions. Heavily invested in the community, Venky serves as a volunteer in the Singapore Prisons and former Executive Director of Diabetes Singapore. Based in Singapore, he shares this meaningful practice in partnership with his wife, who is also a professional counsellor.
Smitha is a Registered Counsellor, Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC), and an experienced educator with over 25 years of international experience across India, Taiwan, Australia, and Singapore. Driven by a passion for fostering strong human relationships and effective communication, she firmly believes that individuals possess the inner strength to heal and thrive when provided with the right guidance and support.
Her academic credentials include a Master of Guidance and Counselling and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from James Cook University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology, and both a B.A. (Honours) and M.A. in English Literature from Delhi University. Beyond clinical therapy, Smitha is an Accredited Mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute and serves on the Community Mediation Centre panel.
Throughout her diverse career, she has worked with prestigious organisations, including Mumbai University, The Times of India, the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and various international schools in Singapore. Known for her approachable nature and exceptional rapport-building skills, Smitha expertly manages complex cases involving grief, trauma, self-harm, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
As the founder of Ayãna Wellbeing, she provides dedicated counselling services to students and staff at an international school in Singapore. Deeply committed to social impact, Smitha actively volunteers within the community, including the Singapore Prisons, and partners with her spouse to support individuals navigating their journey toward holistic wellbeing.
Smitha Venkatesh
Smitha is a Registered Counsellor, Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC), and an experienced educator with over 25 years of international experience across India, Taiwan, Australia, and Singapore. Driven by a passion for fostering strong human relationships and effective communication, she firmly believes that individuals possess the inner strength to heal and thrive when provided with the right guidance and support.
Her academic credentials include a Master of Guidance and Counselling and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from James Cook University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology, and both a B.A. (Honours) and M.A. in English Literature from Delhi University. Beyond clinical therapy, Smitha is an Accredited Mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute and serves on the Community Mediation Centre panel.
Throughout her diverse career, she has worked with prestigious organisations, including Mumbai University, The Times of India, the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and various international schools in Singapore. Known for her approachable nature and exceptional rapport-building skills, Smitha expertly manages complex cases involving grief, trauma, self-harm, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
As the founder of Ayãna Wellbeing, she provides dedicated counselling services to students and staff at an international school in Singapore. Deeply committed to social impact, Smitha actively volunteers within the community, including the Singapore Prisons, and partners with her spouse to support individuals navigating their journey toward holistic wellbeing.