About Us| Psychologist

About us

The Active Mind was founded in September 2021 with a clear mission — to break the stigma surrounding mental health and make psychological support accessible, practical, and empowering for everyone. Rooted in the belief that mental wellness is the foundation for a fulfilling life, we offer a range of services tailored for individuals, students, educators, and working professionals.

Since our inception, we have had the privilege of working with over 10,000 clients, and have collaborated with several reputed schools, colleges, and corporate organizations across Tamil Nadu and beyond. Our programs are known for being interactive, relatable, and deeply transformative — combining real-life examples, activity-based learning, and evidence-based psychological practices.

At the heart of The Active Mind is a team of qualified, experienced, and compassionate psychologists who are committed to promoting emotional intelligence, resilience, and personal growth. Whether through one-on-one counselling, large-scale workshops, or corporate wellness initiatives, we strive to create safe, supportive spaces where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

“The Active Mind is more than a service — it's a movement towards a mentally healthier society.”

Mission & Vision

Mission: To foster mental wellness, emotional intelligence, and leadership through practical and engaging training and counselling.
Vision: To build a mentally resilient society where emotional well-being is a priority.

At a Glance

10,000+ clients served
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Online & Offline sessions
Workshops & Corporate programs

K. Hemalatha

Founder & Director – The Active Mind

K. Hemalatha is the Founder & Director of The Active Mind, with over a decade of experience in counselling and behavioural training. She is dedicated to promoting mental health, personal growth, and emotional well-being through therapy, coaching, and structured training programs. She has conducted workshops for the Reserve Bank of India, various engineering and arts colleges, schools, and corporates, focusing on leadership, stress management, and emotional intelligence. Hemalatha has also trained ICF officers on mental well-being and addiction awareness and provided counselling support to the Indian Army to enhance resilience and emotional strength.

As a Certified NLP Practitioner, she conducts NLP-based programs for entrepreneurs, empowering them to build confidence, effective communication, and goal-setting skills.

Areas of Expertise

Counselling & Behavioural Training

NLP Training for Entrepreneurs & Professionals

Corporate & Employee Wellness Programs

Mental Health & Skill Development Workshops

Leadership, Time & Stress Management

Counselling for Defence Personnel

Credentials & Certifications

M.Sc. in Applied Psychology – Presidency College, Chennai

Certified NLP Practitioner

Certified Sports Psychologist

Diploma in Clinical Child Psychology

Member – Tamil Nadu Psychology Association

Balakumaran Solaimani

Balakumaran Solaimani, an engineer by profession, co-founded The Active Mind with a vision to support mental health awareness and wellbeing initiatives. With his strong problem-solving skills and structured approach from an engineering background, he contributes to building impactful programs and innovative strategies for spreading awareness. His role focuses on supporting the team in outreach, collaborations, and creating opportunities to bring mental health knowledge to a wider community.