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.

See How We Begin
Self Check-In

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.

Our Care Areas

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

SUPPORT SCOPE

You do not need to choose the perfect category.
You can simply bring what feels heavy.
Feelings you cannot fully name yet.

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Stress & Overthinking

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Failure & low confidence

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Career reflection and planning

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Study pressure and exam fear

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Behavior issue

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Identity crisis and comparison issues

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Companionship and friendship issue

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Parent-Child Concerns

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Work-Life balance

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Boundary issue

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Women's emotional wellbeing

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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.

Our Process

How We Begin

At Dearside Counselling & Guidance Centre, the beginning is kept simple, gentle and clear.

Step 01

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.

Step 02

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.

Step 03

Choose Your Session Mode

Choose between warm in-person consultation rooms in Jamia Nagar (New Delhi) or secure, private online video/audio support.

Step 04

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
Interactive Sanctuary

The Feeling Room

A playful, comforting resource grid. Click any card to open gentle guides and tiny emotional tools.

Stay Connected

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.

Instagram

Bite-sized emotional learning, reels, and everyday reminders.

No pressure. No spam. Just gentle resources you can opt out of anytime.

Our Team

Meet Our Counsellors

Professional psychologists dedicated to providing a safe, warm, and thoughtful space for your emotional and mental well-being.

FOUNDER & COUNSELLOR

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.

Adolescents & StudentsWomen’s WellbeingAcademic & Career Pressure+3 more
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Counselling Psychologist

Sameena Jameel

Sameena holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology with advanced training. Her approach is calm, empathetic, and solution-focused.

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A few gentle answers before you begin.

Do I need a serious problem to come?
Can I choose online or offline sessions?
Will my information be private?
What if I do not know what to say?
How do I book a session?
Reach Us

One simple message is enough.

Location

Jamia Nagar, New Delhi

Call / WhatsApp

+91 99104 11055

Email Address

yours@dearside.in

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