Hi! Welcome to my 'Thrive Within' Coaching Services page!

I'm Dr. Poornima Josyula — mindset coach, and work-in-progress human. I hold a Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from IIT Madras and a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling from TISS, Mumbai. I bring the structural rigour of a researcher and the deep empathy of a counsellor to every session. In the coaching room, that means I'm both structured and human. 

I work with students, parents, professionals, and individuals. This is for you if:

You're a student

...who knows you are capable of acing the exam, the classroom presentation, the sports game, or any event—but your own mind gets in the way and takes you down an overwhelming spiral.

You're a parent

...who loves your child deeply and wants connection over conflict, but finds yourselves caught in reactive cycles instead.

You're a professional

...who is doing your job, ticking boxes, and delivering every day. But, you struggle with constant workplace challenges, question if you are on the right path or doing it right, or are unsure what growth and success looks like.

You're an individual

...who wants to overcome your internal critique, overcome mental block and get better clarity, and take intentional steps towards what matters most to you.

The one thing that tells me you're ready?

You're willing to sit with a little discomfort and deep-dive to create sustainable internal change, rather than rushing straight to a quick "fix-it" solution. I believe you already possess the internal capacity to navigate this—we will work together to unlock the tools, clarity, and potential that are currently untapped.

...you are currently navigating deep trauma, acute grief, or significant mental health challenges. Clinical therapy or specialised therapeutic care is the gentlest and most effective space for you right now.

I hold this boundary with deep respect. If at any point we realise therapy is what would serve you best, I will be completely transparent and help connect you with appropriate professional care.

Duration: Every session is 60 minutes, online or in-person. 

Here's roughly how it goes:

• We start with a simple check-in — how are you actually doing, today? 

• From there, we follow your lead. Maybe something has been sitting heavy all week. Maybe you had a small win and don't know what to do with it. Maybe you come in wanting to talk about one thing and realise ten minutes in that it's really about something else entirely. All of that is welcome.

• Towards the end of the session, we pause. We check-in again to see how you are doing and what you are taking away from the session. I might leave you with a reflective question to sit with—not homework, but an invitation to notice your thoughts until we meet again.

Frequency: Sessions are typically fortnightly, though we'll find a rhythm that suits you. Most clients work with me for 2–3 months, some longer. We check in regularly to evaluate if we are meeting your goals — because the goal is always for you to need me less, not more.