Does something have to become serious before you talk about it? .....We do not think so.
Dearside is a counselling practice
built for how people actually live now.
For the feelings, relationships, pressures, doubts and decisions that stay with you — even when you are not sure how to explain them or whether they are “serious enough” to discuss.
Meet us in our Delhi counselling center or join us from wherever you feel most at ease. Either way, the conversation begins with you.
You May Be Here Because…
Mind Feels Too Full
Overthinking, worry, guilt, or emotions that keep circling back.
Your Child Seems Different
Behaviour changes, silence, anger, sadness, or study pressure you are trying to understand.
You Feel Tired Inside
Carrying responsibilities, expectations, relationships, and emotional weight quietly.
You Don’t Know Where To Start
You may not have the right words yet. That is completely okay.
Who We Support
Children
- Feelings & behaviour
- Study & learning pressure
- Confidence & friendships
Gentle, play-led emotional support.
Adolescents
- Identity & transitions
- Peer pressure & comparison
- Anger & loneliness struggles
A safe, non-judgmental space to share.
Women
- Self-doubt & anxiety
- Emotional exhaustion
- Relationships & boundaries
A dedicated pause to nurture your mind.
Parents & Caregivers
- Family friction & dynamics
- Reconnecting with youth
- Practical support frameworks
Empowering connection at home.
Welcoming people from all backgrounds, with special sensitivity towards Muslim families and communities.
What You Can Bring Here
You do not need to choose the perfect category.
You can simply bring what feels heavy.
Feelings you cannot fully name yet.
Stress & Overthinking
Failure & low confidence
Career reflection and planning
Study pressure and exam fear
Behavior issue
Identity crisis and comparison issues
Companionship and friendship issue
Parent-Child Concerns
Work-Life balance
Boundary issue
Women's emotional wellbeing
Feelings you cannot fully explain
Not Sure Where Your Concern Fits?
That is completely okay. You do not need to choose the perfect category before reaching out. You can simply say, “I am not sure what I need, but I would like to talk.” That is enough to begin.
How We Begin
At Dearside Counselling & Guidance Centre, the beginning is kept simple, gentle and clear.
Book a free 15 minute Initial Discussion
A short 15-minute conversation to understand what brings you here and whether counselling at Dearside Counselling & Guidance Centre feels like the right fit.
Share a few Basic Details
If you would like to continue, we will send a simple form for basic details, your main concern & consent for counselling.
Choose Your Session Mode
Choose between warm in-person consultation rooms in Jamia Nagar (New Delhi) or secure, private online video/audio support.
Begin Counselling
Together we gently explore what has been feeling heavy & may feel like a few focused sessions.
- Longer support
- No rush
- No pressure
- Just one step at a time
The Feeling Room
A playful, comforting resource grid. Click any card to open gentle guides and tiny emotional tools.
Gentle Notes
Small reminders for days that feel a little too full. Stay connected through simple emotional resources, updates, and gentle learning.
WhatsApp Updates
Short reminders, resource links, and counselling updates.
Email Notes
Reflective notes, printable tools, and self-help resources.
Bite-sized emotional learning, reels, and everyday reminders.
No pressure. No spam. Just gentle resources you can opt out of anytime.
Meet Our Counsellors
Professional psychologists dedicated to providing a safe, warm, and thoughtful space for your emotional and mental well-being.
Zainab Jafri
Zainab holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Gold Medal–awarded Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology.
She founded Dearside for concerns people often dismiss because they seem too small, confusing or difficult to explain.
Sameena Jameel
Sameena holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology with advanced training. Her approach is calm, empathetic, and solution-focused.

