About
Albatross Counselling and Wellbeing
Hi,
I'm Joshua Tivade, the Founder of Albatross Counselling and Wellbeing.
Albatross Wellbeing is a space for individual counselling and wellness work, created for people who want to think clearly, work through what feels heavy, and build the psychological capacity required to function well under pressure.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally fatigued or simply aware that something needs attention, you are not expected to arrive with clarity. You do not need to know where to begin. That understanding can unfold through conversation.
The intention of this space is simple: to help you feel safe enough to reflect and supported enough to grow.
My Approach
I am a Counselling Psychologist with an MA in Applied Psychology (Counselling Psychology across the Lifespan) from the University of Mumbai, and I have been in active practice since 2017. I offer online counselling and wellness sessions for adults in India. My work is grounded in formal psychological training, clinical experience across individual and organisational settings, and careful attention to how change unfolds in everyday life.
My work draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), while integrating other evidence-informed approaches based on individual need and context. Counselling begins with emotional safety, because psychological strength cannot develop without internal steadiness. Feeling steady enough to speak, reflect and explore at your own pace matters before deeper work can take place.
My approach tends to be more guided and structured than purely exploratory, especially when things feel confusing, overwhelming or difficult to put into words. The relationship itself remains central; structure simply supports it.
The process is paced deliberately.
If foundational emotional or practical skills need strengthening, we build them first.
When clarity emerges, we move forward with structure and intention.
The aim is not speed for its own sake, but progress that is durable, transferable and resilient under real-world demands.
At times, I may suggest structured reflections, journaling prompts or skill-based exercises between sessions. These are not assignments and do not need to be completed for my sake. They are tools offered to support your thinking, build independence and help growth continue beyond the session, in a way that respects your autonomy.
Occasional humour may naturally emerge in sessions. The work itself remains thoughtful, grounded and professional.
Counselling and Wellness Sessions
I offer both individual counselling and individual wellness sessions, each serving a distinct purpose.
Wellness sessions are suited for those who are largely functioning but want a space to reflect, recalibrate and maintain emotional balance. These sessions often focus on intentional living, emotional regulation, decision-making and navigating everyday pressures with greater clarity.
Counselling sessions are more intensive and are meant for those looking to heal, process emotional difficulties or work through deeper patterns that are impacting their life or relationships. Counselling is collaborative and often unfolds over time rather than offering a quick resolution in a single meeting.
If you are unsure which option is right for you, clarity often emerges through conversation. You are not expected to make a perfect choice at the outset.
Areas of Work
My work spans a range of concerns commonly faced by adults including:
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Emotional Regulation
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Anxiety
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Identity questions
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Relationship difficulties
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Workplace stress
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Leadership challenges
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Life transitions
I do not work with children or with individuals who require psychiatric medication management or inpatient care, as an online setting is not always appropriate for those needs. If your needs fall outside my scope of practice, I will guide you toward appropriate referrals.
In addition to individual work, I also engage in psychologically informed leadership consultancy and organisational wellbeing work. This includes one-on-one leadership consultations, group leadership workshops and psychoeducative wellness sessions for organisations. My leadership work draws from years of coordinating teams, supervising counsellors and working within corporate environments, where clarity, responsibility and sustainable performance matter. My work in these settings reinforced my belief that emotional insight and performance are not opposites; they are interdependent.
While these services draw from psychological principles, they are not therapy and are clearly bounded in structure and intent.
Professional Orientation
I identify primarily as a Counselling Psychologist, trained in applied psychological work across the lifespan, with experience supporting both individuals and professionals within organisational systems.
Since beginning my practice in 2017, I have worked across clinical, academic and corporate settings in Mumbai. While based in Mumbai, sessions are conducted online for adults across India. I have also worked with Indian-origin professionals living abroad, allowing me to understand cross-cultural stressors, relocation pressures and identity shifts that can emerge across geographies. My experience includes serving as a college counsellor, working within institutional counselling centres, and consulting in high-performance corporate environments such as Accenture, where I supported professionals navigating workplace stress, burnout and leadership demands. I have also coordinated counselling centres with a team of 18 counsellors and supervised teams of counsellors, strengthening my commitment to ethical structure, reflective practice and responsible leadership.
While the setting may vary, the foundation remains consistent: ethical practice, psychological insight and respect for the person in front of me.
Registration Details:
Bharatiya Counselling Psychological Association: LM2017498
Counsellors Council of India: CRN3846473
Indian Counselling Association: ICA23207237
What you can expect
Sessions are confidential and conducted within professional ethical guidelines, with appropriate boundaries and clarity around process. Clients often describe the space as emotionally safe, structured and thoughtful.
The work is structured, active and intentional. We focus on understanding what matters, building the psychological capacity to respond effectively under stress and complexity that can realistically be sustained.
Whether your goal is healing, growth or simply having a place to think without being judged or hurried, the work is shaped collaboratively.
If you are considering reaching out, the next step does not have to be a long-term commitment. It can simply be a beginning.
Sometimes, the most meaningful change begins with having the right conversation, at the right pace.