Helping Heart Goa

Helping Heart is a mental health initiative dedicated to supporting adolescents and adults through counselling, mental health awareness, and community-based support. Founded by Afreen Shah and Mehvish Shah, Helping Heart offers a range of services designed to address the emotional and psychological needs of individuals, families, and institutions. Afreen Shah, Counselling Psychologist (CBT & REBT trained), works extensively with adolescents and adults on issues related to anxiety, stress, relationships, and self-esteem. She also leads school and college-based awareness programs and workshops on emotional well-being. Mehvish Shah, M.Sc. Clinical Psychology is a Psychologist at the District Hospital, North Goa, working in the Addiction Treatment Facility. She is certified in Team CBT and offers therapy sessions to adults dealing with a range of concerns, including addiction, anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Her clinical expertise lies in addiction recovery and evidence-based interventions. With a strong foundation in hospital-based mental health care, Mehvish brings depth, structure, and compassion to Helping Heart’s therapeutic approach, ensuring it is both clinically sound and client-focused. Together, Afreen and Mehvish combine therapeutic experience, community outreach, and clinical depth to provide: •Individual therapy (online & in-person) •Workshops for students, educators, and parents •School and college counselling programs •Mental health awareness campaigns and social initiatives Our approach is client-centred, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that mental health care should be accessible, non-judgemental, and empowering. 📍 Based in Goa, India 🌐 Online sessions available 💬 Whether you're looking for a safe space to talk, a workshop for your institution, or a collaboration, we’re here to listen, support, and grow with you. Let’s create emotionally healthier communities—together. 💙 #HelpingHeart #MentalHealthSupport