When life feels turbulent, having the right support beside you makes all the difference. Raft Foundation offers compassionate counselling and life skills support — so individuals and families can move forward, grounded and sure.
Founders' Note — Why We Do What We Do
"Raft Foundation grew from a shared belief that when people feel truly seen and supported, change unfolds naturally. In a world that often moves too fast, we chose to create a space that invites pause, reflection, and reconnection.
We work with individuals, families, and communities — offering mental health counselling and life skills support that is compassionate, evidence-based, and deeply human. We believe the answers people seek already exist within them; our role is to help create the conditions where those answers can emerge.
At Raft Foundation, we don't rush change or offer quick fixes. We listen deeply, hold space with care, and support people in moving forward with clarity, balance, and quiet confidence.
We also work with causes and communities that align with our values."
— Dr. Rafia Anjum & Anand Menon · Founders, Raft Foundation
Dr. Rafia Anjum & Anand Menon
Counsellor · Trainer · Healthcare Professional
Dr. Rafia Anjum is a counsellor, trainer, and healthcare professional who believes deeply in the human capacity to heal, grow, and flourish. Her work is rooted in the understanding that meaningful change begins with awareness, compassion, and the right support.
With a background in dentistry and a postgraduate degree in Health and Hospital Management, she brings together clinical insight, organisational experience, and a strong people-centred approach. She has worked with Fortis Hospitals, Narayana Hrudayalaya Chain of Dental Clinics, Medi Assist, and currently IndusInd Insurance as a Product Trainer and Underwriter.
Beyond corporate settings, her work extends into community and non-profit spaces — particularly with adolescents and young adults across India and Sri Lanka, through Janaagraha and Moksha Trust. She holds a Diploma in Counselling (Banjara Academy), and is a certified NLP Practitioner (AANLP), trained through Dale Carnegie's Train the Trainer programme.
She works with individuals across life stages — adolescents, working professionals, and couples — offering a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental space for exploration and healing.
Counsellor · Career Coach · Trainer
Anand Menon is a counsellor, career coach, and trainer who is deeply curious about human behaviour, growth, and the inner worlds people carry. His work is grounded in empathy and the belief that clarity and self-understanding can transform the way individuals relate to themselves, their work, and their lives.
He brings a rich professional background across multiple industries, including over a decade in senior leadership and C-suite positions. As a counsellor, Anand follows an eclectic approach — drawing from a range of psychological frameworks to support clients navigating challenges, transitions, and personal concerns.
A certified Career Analyst and Coach, he conducts workshops, training programmes, and consulting in Human Resources and organisational development. Committed to continuous learning, he actively invests in workshops across healing, mental health, and psychology, and is currently pursuing his Master's degree in Psychology.
His work sits at the intersection of personal wellbeing, career direction, and professional effectiveness — supporting individuals and organisations in creating meaningful change.
We work with individuals and families through a holistic, client-centred approach — drawing from well-established frameworks including Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and NLP. Everything we do is grounded in deep respect for people, confidentiality, and the belief that meaningful change takes time.
For moments when life feels heavy, confusing, or overwhelming.
Support for individuals navigating emotional, social, work-related, or family concerns. Sessions focus on building awareness, resilience, and healthier ways of coping and relating.
When conversations feel stuck, or closeness needs a gentle nudge.
For individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges. We support partners in improving communication, understanding patterns, and rebuilding connection and trust.
Because families grow stronger when everyone feels heard.
For families facing interpersonal difficulties. The focus is on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and fostering mutual understanding.
Finding clarity and direction at important crossroads.
For individuals choosing academic streams, career paths, seeking growth, or navigating professional transitions. We support clarity, informed decision-making, and confidence.
Supporting intentional growth and personal transformation.
For individuals focused on personal development, goal-setting, and meaningful transformation. We support clients in overcoming limitations, building on strengths, and unlocking their full potential.
Our workshops are hands-on, reflective, and practically grounded — designed to create real shifts in awareness, skill, and behaviour. Open to individuals, families, and community groups.
Understanding, navigating, and easing stress.
A half-day workshop exploring what stress really is, how it shows up in our lives, and practical evidence-based tools to manage it more effectively.
Enquire →Turning a powerful emotion into a constructive force.
Understanding the roots of anger, recognising triggers, and building practical strategies to respond rather than react — for individuals and families.
Enquire →The skills that make the difference in every interaction.
From spoken English to everyday communication, active listening, and interpersonal effectiveness — practical skills for personal and professional life.
Enquire →Based on WHO Guidelines.
A structured, evidence-based workshop covering the ten core life skills identified by the World Health Organisation — building emotional, social, and cognitive capabilities for everyday life.
Enquire →Built around your specific needs and context.
Every individual and community is different. We design and deliver bespoke workshops tailored to your goals, challenges, and the outcomes that matter most to you.
Some of our tailor made workshops from the past:
First Time Traveller · Work-Life Balance · Time Management
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