SPERO Centre for Counselling and Well-Being
Established in 2002, SPERO Centre for Counselling and Well-Being was founded to create a safe and confidential space for providing a range of counselling services. Our mission is to support the well-being and personal growth of individuals in need.
Founders and Leadership
SPERO was pioneered by Dr. Rema Madhava, a psychologist, in partnership with Mr.
Denny Abraham, a psychiatric social worker. Later, Mr. Velmurugan, an experienced nurse in comprehensive care, joined the team. Together, they are dedicated to helping people navigate life’s challenges and achieve their goals through evidence-based therapies and a supportive environment.
Our Experts
Dr. Rema Madhava – Psychotherapist & Educator
With over 37 years of counselling experience and 20 years in teaching, Dr. Rema specializes in:
– Couples counselling
– Support for women and children survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse
– Individual counselling
– Family counselling
– Group counselling
– Trauma counselling
– Crisis counselling
– Grief counselling
– Academic counselling
– Career counselling
– Emotional resilience therapy
She is trained in Transactional Analysis, has served as a counselling supervisor, and is an approved project guide for IGNOU and other universities. As an editor for Scopus journals, she has contributed extensively to research. Her commitment to women’s empowerment earned her the prestigious AICTE LILAVATI Award and also BCIC (Bangalore Chamber of Commerce Special Juri Award in the year 2022.
Mr. Denny Abraham – Director & Counsellor
With more than 20 years of counselling experience, Mr. Denny has worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker at St. John’s Hospital and contributed to HIV/AIDS projects with KSAPS & USAID. His areas of expertise include:
– Children with special needs
– Addiction & family counselling
– Student & elderly care
– Cancer & palliative care
– HIV/AIDS counselling & rehabilitation
– End-of-life & grief counselling
SPERO: A Registered Charitable Trust
In August 2023, SPERO was officially registered as a charitable trust with three founding members:
Mr. Denny Abraham
Dr. Rema M. K.
Mr. Velmurugan
Our Approach & Specializations
At SPERO Centre, we specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
Anxiety & Depression
Trauma & Stress Management
Relationship Challenges
Educational and Career challenges
Emotional Imbalance
Dealing with Grief
Career Challenges
Self-esteem related issues
Our team of experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, and counsellors provides holistic and personalised care to ensure the well-being of every individual.
Spero Centre is committed to empowering individuals, families, and communities through compassionate and evidence-based mental health care.
8. Our Objectives
1. To provide expert psychological support that enhances mental health and overall well-being.
2. To provide personalized treatment plan for effective and compassionate care.
3. To raise awareness and educate the community to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health.
4. To integrate various therapeutic approaches, including counselling, psychotherapy, and medication management, for comprehensive mental health care.
5. To empower induvial with coping strategies for resilience and personal growth.
6. To enhance relationships through family and couples counselling.
7. To provide a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental space for seeking help
8. To deliver corporate wellness programs that support mental well-being.
9. To detect and address mental health concerns early, preventing long-term distress.
10. To advance mental health through research, professional development, and practitioner training.
9. Director’s Desk
It gives me great pride to present Spero Centre for Counselling and Wellbeing—a place of professional excellence, clinical integrity, and above all, hope. The word “Spero”, derived from Latin, means “I hope,” and this sentiment forms the cornerstone of our philosophy. At Spero, we are dedicated to fostering emotional well-being through a holistic and compassionate approach to mental health care.
Our centre was established with a clear purpose: to provide accessible, ethical, and comprehensive psychiatric and psychological services to individuals across all age groups. We understand that mental health challenges can be deeply personal and complex. Hence, we have built a multidisciplinary team of experienced psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, and allied professionals to ensure each client receives individualized care tailored to their unique needs.
At Spero, we are committed to evidence-based practices, confidentiality, and a non-judgmental therapeutic environment. We offer a wide range of services including psychotherapy, child and adolescent counselling, family and marital therapy, stress management, and psychological assessments.
We strongly believe that mental wellness is not merely the absence of illness, but the presence of resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connection. Through our work, we aim to reduce stigma, promote early intervention, and empower individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
As the Director of this institution, I am honored to lead a team that is driven by compassion, guided by science, and inspired by hope. We look forward to supporting
every individual who walks through our doors on their journey toward healing and growth.
With sincere commitment,
Mr. Denny Abraham
Director.
Spero Centre for Counselling and Wellbeing