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Comforting Hands

Our team

DJ

Founder & Chief Psychologist

In our Founder, Deepti Jacob (DJ), you will find a psychologist who is sincere, grounded, and deeply committed to your wellbeing. She is someone people naturally feel comfortable with and trust—confidence that is well-placed and consistently validated in her work with clients.

DJ's path to counselling has been rich and diverse. Before becoming a psychologist, she gained experience across very different domains, all of which have shaped her ability to understand people, relate to their realities, and connect in a meaningful, impactful way.

She brings with her a strong academic and professional foundation, including a Master’s in Psychology, Master’s in Business Administration, Diploma in Counselling, Reebok Certification, AFAA Certification, YTC (100), to name just a few amongst several other specialized courses. This unique blend of training and experience enables her to offer informed, empathetic, and evidence-based support to the individuals she works with.

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Lilly

Director & Sr Counselor

Lilly brings with her several years of experience in the public sector before choosing to become a counsellor, a transition shaped by her own lived realities and a deep desire to support others more meaningfully.

As a single mother and a working professional, she has personally navigated multiple roles, responsibilities, and challenges. Over time, people around her naturally began to seek her out—for her quiet wisdom, her grounded perspective, and her ability to listen with genuine empathy. These experiences have strengthened her capacity to sit with others in their pain, confusion, and uncertainty, offering a space where they can feel understood, heard, and accepted without judgment.

Now in her silver years, Lilly is also closely attuned to the emotional, relational, and practical challenges that often arise later in life. This makes her a valuable resource and our dedicated Senior’s Specialist, particularly for older adults and their families who may be struggling to cope with change, loss, health concerns, or shifting roles.

If you or your loved ones are facing difficulties you are unsure how to navigate, Lilly offers a warm, compassionate, and experienced presence to walk alongside you on your journey.

Liza

Consultant Counsellor 

Liza is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience, who truly values the power of connection. Transitioning from a successful banking career, she embraced her passion for counseling, leveraging her multicultural background and diverse life.

Liza is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for her clients, where deep listening and empathy heal and aide personal growth.

Her mission is to empower individuals from all walks of life to gain clarity and resilience as they navigate their unique journeys towards a more authentic and fulfilled version of themselves.

With a Diploma in Counselling skills, Diploma in Relationship counselling, Certificate in Life skills and all the while continuing her educational journey in her quest to better help those who need her particular brand of skill, she is more than poised to be your go to person.  

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Our clients say...

(Posting anonymously to respect confidentiality.)

"Sitara is a one stop solution to all your emotional problems!!! I have referred Clients and Friends who are in a better situation today because of the guidance and support offered by Sitara. A special mention must be made here of Deepti Jacob. She takes you through your concerns, divides them into bite size pieces and teaches you techniques on how to resolve your problems in the most amazing innovative ways!! Children take to her really quick and I was surprised at the way my friend's daughter bounced back to life with Deepti's Counseling!!! This is the place to go to wipe your worries away😊" -- Lawyer, Bangalore

"...it is difficult for me to talk about myself in my position. All day I listen to people and sometimes even counsel them. But personally feel stifled. Thank you for this non-judgmental space where I can finally open up. I feel so much lighter and clear headed." -- Judge, Orissa

"I feel so much lighter. I feel like I am being finally understood, my stomach pain is gone. If you had told me that my stomach pain is because of my emotions I wouldn't have believed it. But after undergoing counseling with you I have actually seen the difference. Thank you for helping me.”—Housewife, Chickmagaluru

“My brother was so lost, but after Sitara he seems so much calmer and more sorted…” – Corporate Employee, London

"The counsellor at Sitara is extremely professional and comforting. One session with her and I am feeling so much better! She has a knack for digging deeper which unravels surprising insights that I had never thought about before. Very positive and highly recommended - for personal or professional counselling." -- Business owner, Bangalore

"I feel so much better talking to you because it is unbiased. Friends are biased, they just say things and then cut the cord and you are on your own. But here I feel like there is someone I can turn to..." -- UN, Nagaland

“…I was lost, confused…I feel calmer and able to think better now, thank you…" --Student, Delhi

"Thanks DJ for creating for me a safe space in which to introspect and retrospect. Your insights and action items have me feeling more confident and lighter than I have in years." -- Corporate Employee, Bangalore

"Thanks DJ for helping me move forward. I feel so positive, relaxed, and able to visualise my importance in everything I’m doing. I’m progressing day by day and I’m super happy about it 😊😊😊" -- Corporate Secretary, Bangalore

“…I have been to a psychiatrist and was on medications, I even went to a therapist, but it is here at Sitara where I have seen an actual difference in the way I feel. I finally feel like I am being understood. I feel a lightness I haven’t felt in a long time; a sense of confidence and I am happier than I have been a long time. I am able to deal with my stress and my anxiety in a completely different way…” – Corporate Employee, Bhubaneswar

"I’m so glad I know you and I can get people to reach out! Because I can tell - yeah, you should go for counselling.. but now I can tell here, go talk to her!
Which makes it so much more actionable and powerful. Otherwise finding online is a task and sometimes a risk!

So thank you for being so amazing and reachable! ✨" -- Business owner, Bangalore

"It's been amazing. I started with such trepidation and here I am: seeing clearly and feeling stronger.
I guess this is more a vocation for you. And I'm just so grateful you've decided to help people like me.❤️❤️"--Writer, Bangalore

More reviews can be found on Google - Just google for Sitara Counselling 

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Our 'Counselors' and our 'Listeners' are comfortable in: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada. 

All sessions only basis appointments. 

While booking an appointment please state which of the services you are looking for.

Investments (price/cost) differs basis service.

+917483757072

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