Every individual deserves a safe, compassionate space to heal and grow.
You deserve to be heard without being judged.
Located in the calm surroundings of Purakkattiri, Kozhikode, Kerala, Afa’s Wellness and Learning Enhancement Center offers a serene and supportive environment dedicated to mental well being, emotional healing, and personal growth. Led by a team of skilled and compassionate mental health professionals, our center is committed to providing thoughtful, reliable, and evidence-based psychological care that honors each individual’s unique journey.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
• Individual Counselling
• Family Therapy
• Couple and Premarital Counselling
• Child and Adolescent Counselling
• Queer-Affirmative Therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Learning Disability Management
• Comprehensive Psychological Assessments
Each service is delivered with sensitivity, respect, and clinical excellence, ensuring that every client receives personalized care tailored to their emotional and psychological needs
MEET OUR TEAM
AFNA ABDUL NAFI
Chief psychologist - Managing director
Maithreyi A R
HR - Consultant Psychologist
ASHMI ANTO
Consultant psychologist - Internship in charge
ABINA KT
Clinic - Institution in charge
FATHIMA SHERIN PAZHERI
Consultant psychologist
LAKSHMIPRIYA KK
Consultant psychologist
“Is It the Right Time to Seek Therapy?”
Seeking therapy is not something you reserve for a crisis—it is a healthy and proactive step toward understanding yourself better. You may consider therapy when you feel stuck or
unsure about how to move forward, when decision-making becomes overwhelming, or when family and relationship concerns begin affecting your peace. Therapy can also be
helpful if you notice patterns in your behaviour or personality that you want to understand or change, or if you are struggling with learning difficulties that affect your confidence and
daily functioning.
Anxiety, phobias, constant worry, sadness, or hopelessness may also signal that emotional support could help you regain balance. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, and develop healthier coping strategies.
And above all, seeking therapy is completely normal. Just as we care for our physical health, caring for our emotional and psychological well-being is equally important. Reaching out for
support does not mean you are “abnormal”—it simply means you are choosing growth, healing, and a healthier version of yourself.
Not Sure Whom to Consult? Here is the Difference Explained
A psychologist is a mental health professional trained to understand thoughts, emotions, and behaviour through therapeutic approaches. They explore the root cause of emotional distress—why it started, why it is continuing, and how it affects daily functioning. Psychologists help individuals manage stress, anxiety, depression, personality concerns, relationship issues, and learning or behavioural difficulties. Their work focuses on talk therapy, assessments, and evidence-based interventions, and they do not prescribe medication. A psychiatrist, in contrast, is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions from a medical perspective. They can prescribe medication and manage conditions such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, and anxiety disorders. Although some psychiatrists offer therapy, their primary role is medical treatment. Together, psychologists and psychiatrists collaborate to provide holistic, well-rounded mental health care.