Our Team

Mr. Kaleeswaran K, Founder & Managing Director of OOKKAM Foundation, Psychologist, Counselor & Psychotherapist, TN Police well-being master trainer and a social reformer. His vision is to make change in the society especially in the field of Mental health and Well-being. He used to listen the problems of others, empathize their problems and will try to help them to overcome their problems. He has been attracted towards the public service and mental health related activities. This urge in proving mental health support to everyone in the society without any discrimination, he founded OOKKAM Foundation in the year 2019. Equipped himself professionally and completed masters in Counseling & Psychotherapy and masters in applied psychology(clinical psychology). His training and counselling are based on the Bio-Psycho-Social approach. He is also working hard for the welfare of the poor, differently abled,, education of the poor students and environment. He is working closely on simplifying psychology behind mental health in a creative manner to be benefited and understood even by the lay people. His aim is “Breaking the Mental Health Stigma” and he wants the people in our society to live a contented life.

Gopinath K – Secretary, OOKKAM Foundation. He is such a compassionate and responsible person that his demeanour speaks louder than his experience. When his friends need help, the first person that comes to mind is Gopinath. He is a talented designer. Currently employed by Dupont Sustainable Solutions as a Visualization Analyst/Designer. For about ten years, he has been working as presentation designer and visualization analyst. After working with a lot of presentations full of colours, photographs, and high-end graphics, he is a technology guy with a passion and love for graphic design.

Arul Christo, Treasurer –  OOKKAM Foundation. Arul is an enthusiastic person with a kind heart, and he often thinks about how he can help for the welfare of the society. He is extensively experienced in graphic design and corporate presentation design. He is specialized in Adobe Creative Cloud software’s. He is also a member of various volunteer organizations to accomplish his dream in uplifting our society. He is a passionate traveler and loves to explore new locations.

Nanda – Trustee, OOKKAM Foundation, Person who is concerned about the well-being of others, he believes that equality and compassion are more effective. He has an engineering degree. He is a graphic designer with over 11 years of experience working for a variety of companies. He has a strong desire to play cricket. Person who places a higher priority on relationships.

Sathya is CEO of Yogithya Training  Development Center. Educational Consultant, Motivational Speaker & Activist. She is currently work as Child psychologist in Greater Chennai corporation under the project of Nirbhaya counselling center. Sathya is also a Trainer, Coach and Consultant for soft skills Business Communication, Leadership &Management, Personality Development, Emotional Intelligence and Stress Management.  She has provided training in corporates, colleges, Schools, well-renowned companies, and  industries. Since 2010 has been been providing training, coaching and consulting to individuals and groups to assist them in achieving their’ objectives &goals. Sathya’s Training Methodology are Fun-Interactive Activity, Model-Role Play, Innovative Learning Methodology, Synopsis of Topic & Covered –Handouts are all part of her training methodology. Sathya holds Masters in Psychotherapy and counseling. NIMHANS Certified Master Trainer in Stress Management. IATD –Indian Academy of Training & Development.  Her success mantra is “Believe your Potential”.

Mr. Balasenthil is a qualified psychologist, counselor & Psychotherapist. He is expertise in Cognitive behavior therapy. He is an entrepreneur. He is passionate in working with children especially with children special needs. To extend his passion he has been Founded Ko Child Development Centre. However, his key ambition is to provide mental health services to all. He is an explorer & a travel freak and has traveled all over India. He owns a company called “AAKKAM Solutions” – software consultant.

Manikandan has pursued all his post-school degrees at Loyola College, Chennai. Currently, he is doing his Ph.D. in the same college and had submitted his thesis. He is known as a professional social worker who is working in the field of mental health  since April 2009 and in the year 2016 he also added a CSR profile in his career. He is currently taking care of the CSR activities of Vikatan Group of Companies which is known for its famous Tamil weeklies Ananda Vikatan and Junior Vikatan.Apart from this, he serves as a Subject Expert in the Board of Studies at SDNB Vaishnav college for women since 2014Manikandan has also served as an Expert member in the community advisory board of the National Institute of research in tuberculosis, ICMR, Chennai since 2011.Right from 2009, he has guided more than 100 students nationally and internationally as field work supervisor.

Ashok is a founder of Green Rebels foundation, Krishnagiri.  He is a front line volunteer, created lots of awareness programmes on climate change, environmental protection, wild animal conservation, natural well-being and important of sapling plantation through solo cycling from Krishnagiri to Dhanushkodi and 1000 sapling in a minute project held at Krishnagiri. Ashok planted almost 5000 saplings in the past three years. He is super bike mechanic and faced several race track challenges. He is awarded for India’s best super bike mechanic at Rajasthan. He serve as environmental activist and 46 bike zone mechanist.

Senior Finance & Accounts professional with over 25 years’ of experience across various finance functions including Finance and Accounts management, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Taxation, SOX, Business restructure, Quality and People Management.  Presently associated with SOUNDARYA DECORATORS PVT.LTD., as Senior Manager Finance.

Professional acumen in Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Costing, Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting and Fund raising from banks and other financial institution.  Keen strategist with strong business acumen to formulate short term and long term financial plans, thorough knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards and Statutory & Legal Compliances as applicable to the industries.

Adroit in Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management and Change Management. Creative strategist with ability to roll out innovative plans to mitigate risk element in the transactions. Strong record of ensuring compliance with service standards and operational policies and achieving business and financial targets.

Jagan is the founder of With Love – Mini Party Hall Anna Nagar. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and serves as a mentor to young people. He is a man of helping hands who is always concerned about whether or not someone requires nourishment. He is an excellent cook. He began his own interesting field after years of expertise in a big organisation. He believes that helping the needy and providing food is a necessity.

Rohini is Professional Social Worker. She is currently working as a Fund raising Manager in the Weeds Organization. She has several years of experience in the NGO sector. She is good at providing support for implementing the proposed plans and strategies. She has conducted various programs related to mental health and life skills.

Prabakaran is the Founder and CEO of BiTS Informatics (IT Firm) www.bitsi.in, which provides the best digital and IT support to customers with high quality work and services, as well as job opportunities for young people. He has extensive knowledge of the IT industry. 15 years of experience in the information technology industry. PSG Institutions, Coimbatore, where  worked for 12 years. He is the primary reason for converting the OOKKAM FOUNDATION to a digital website. He is a compassionate person who wants to give back to society in any way he can

Thilak is counseling psychologist. He has completed his masters in Counseling Psychology and diploma in Human Resource Management at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur.  He did his research on the study of Body image, Self-concept and psychological well-being among late adolescent.  He was the representative for research forum cell in college days.  He is motivational speaker, life skill trainer, soft skill specialist and has donned many roles and excelled with dedication. He is interested in social psychology, organizational psychology and meditation.  He is effective in communication and known for his creative presentation.  He is voracious reader and has reflective knowledge in emotional intelligence, spiritual psychology and social organizational psychology. At present, he is serving as coordinator at Ookkam  foundation, Chennai.

Muthukumar is a Professional Social Worker specialized in Community Development, street play and mime and has wide experience in the areas like women empowerment, Trafficking and tenements in and around Chennai, HIV AIDS, tuberculosis, education and research.  He also worked with IDUs (Drug users) in Aizwal, Mizoram and CSR sector.

Shanthini Kalpurniya is a Professional Social Worker, Counselor and art-based therapist. She is currectly employed at NIEPMD as Clinical Social Worker. She has extensive experience in neurological and disability settings.  She is enthusiastic in leading art-based activities for children.  She believes that art allows us to express and heal ourselves. Masters in Social Work – specialized in Medical and Psychiatry, PG Diploma in Counselling, Certified trainer as Art based therapist and Diploma in Yoga are her credentials.

Abhinauv, is a young, dynamic budding Social Worker. Skilled in Video editing and Designing. His passion towards the society, designing & editing embarked him to bridge the gap between the organization’s vision & mission and the people in the society  though creating awareness posters and videos on mental health and posting regularly in social medias

Mercy is Research Analyst, Social Worker, Psycho-Social Management Counsellor & Lifeskills trainer. Founder of Magic Wand of society – Social Research Consultancy. She is much interested to give her skills and time to the field of Social Work for the welfare and upliftment of the downtrodden, Weaker sections, Differently-abled, Destitute, children with intellectual disability, children with emotional problems, Runaway children, Addicts and Young prisoners, in tune with the organizational focus and to keep updated with the current trends. She had experience as Technical Social Worker, COVVINDIA, Project Coordinator, Tele Counseling Centre at GCC, Pediatric Counselor & Fund Facilator in KMCH, Counselor in Don Bosco Institutions, Tamil Nadu. Mercy’s qualifications are Master of social work, Msc counselling & applied psychology and diploma in cognitive behavior therapy.

Vidhya is Psychologist. Currently she is working as a Programme Coordinator in The Canbridge academy for young adults with autism from August 2021. She predominantly work with people who seek psychological support. She work with projects which involve Crisis management, Psychological First Aid, Counselling, and Psychotherapy. she also create Training modules that include Skill Development, career guidance, Life skills management for School students and Various professionals. Vidhya’s qualifications are M.Sc., Psychology and B.sc., Psychology.

Haridas is an Young passionate Professional Social Worker, Currently working as Project Executive in PRISM trust, Puzhal Prison & Kelly’s Observation Home. he is a spiring to enhance and exhibit knowledge in the Field of Social Work. Strongly believes in humanity, honesty and equality. Non-Judgmental, Curious & Empathetic. Demonstrated ability to lead and organize various community activities across different locations. Built good rapport with the inmates and children. Empowerment of juvenile and adolescents in the community. Motivate children group to address their own community needs. Being a Recourse Person for Schools, Collages and Communities. He is a Pencil Drawing artist. Was a State Vice president of the Tamil Nadu state AICUF(2015-2017). TamilNadu State level championship junior level age(13-18) of Karate.(2010). NCC gold medalist,(2009) overall best cadet at 3 TN BN, TamilNadu, Kanchipuram District level champion of Yoga(2009)

Grisha A L is a Founder and director of NEYAGAM – A Holistic Well-Being Centre. She is a life skill trainer, counselor and psychotherapist specialized in Art Therapy conducted more than 50 programs through online and offline mode focusing on mental health development. She is a philanthropist who believes in the words of Dalai Lama “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” She worked as an Assistant professor in various reputed organizations and now she is pursuing her Ph.D. in English Literature. She loves art and she is the most mindful artist too. However, “writing is the painting of words” so the flair towards writing never goes out of her. Also she is a life skill trainer, counselor and psychotherapist specialized in Art Therapy conducted more than 50 programs through online and offline mode focusing on mental health development. She is Awarded Elite World Record, Tamilnadu Books of Records, Asian Records Academy and Indian Records Academy – in participating 55 hours 55 minutes’ non-stop life skill marathon along with 29 members.

Akeela is professional Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Trainer, Current she is working as Corporate trainer. Freelancing as a SKILL TRAINER in CA, CMA chapters of Madurai and Sivakasi from 2019. she facilitates as trainer in lot of colleges, corporates, schools and in public forums. She Organised, accurate, and Meticulous, flexible and adaptive to changes, Akeela is very determined and has good leadership in whatever she does, good listener, unusual social ease with good sense of humor, helpful without being asked, enjoy working with people-build strong relationships easily. She holds some records Elite World Record, Asian Books of World Record, Indian Records Academy, Tamilan Book of Records, For the Longest Webinar Marathon in Life Skills by our Team lasted for 55 Hours, 40 Minutes by 29 Trainers

Mounica is a Counselling Psychologist. She has completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Madras and completed her master’s from Rajiv Gandhi National institute of youth development. She had successfully completed her intership from Dr. Fernandez home for schizophrenia, Mind Zone and Jayam Poly Clinic. She conducted research on The Impact of Sensational Seeking On Instagram Usage And Sleep Quality. She has been worked as volunteer for NEET student counselling in 104 help line. She has good communication and interpersonal skills. And have good leadership qualities who loves to work in teams. She is interested in providing school counseling, workplace counselling, individual and couple counselling.

Nivetha is a Counseling Psychologist. She received her masters in Counseling Psychology in Madras School of Social Work, Chennai. She has been a Tele Mental-health Counselor in Grief and Bereavement Counseling Help-line. She is a passionate volunteer and strikes with a calm attitude. She did a research on sex roles, courage and happiness. She is sensible to positive psychology and developmental psychology. She is a potent at individual psychology. She does portrait drawing and has been a girl guide.