An initiative of Vayoga Foundation
We develop counselor-leaders who expand access to mental health support for children.
The Problem
A child's access to mental health support should not depend on the family they were born into.
The Insight
Expanding access is not only about placing more counselors in schools.
The Solution
At The Grey Sunshine Project, we develop counselor-leaders who work alongside children, families, teachers, schools, and communities to make mental health support more accessible where it is needed most.
Our Philosophy
Counselling as Leadership
At The Grey Sunshine Project, we develop counselor-leaders who work alongside children, families, teachers, schools, and communities to make mental health support more accessible where it is needed most.
- We call this Counselling as Leadership.
- Because counseling is not only about what happens inside a one-on-one session.
- It is also about understanding and transforming the systems that shape a child's life.
Theory of Change
We believe that every child deserves access to holistic mental health support, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Increased access to mental health support for children
Stronger school mental health ecosystems
A growing movement of counselor-leaders committed to mental health equity
Improved emotional, social, and academic well-being among children
Ultimately, we envision a future where every child has access to free, holistic mental health support and the opportunity to thrive both in school and beyond.
Our Programs
How we make it real
Trainee Counsellor Fellowship
Cultivating mental health professionals in training and in practice through a structured fellowship experience that combines training, supervision, fieldwork, and leadership development.
Mental Health for Every Child
Creating access to free mental health support in schools by placing trained and in-training mental health professionals where children need them most.
From the Field
Moments with our fellows and schools
Meet Our People
The movement behind the mission
Bharath Vasan
Founder & Trustee
Athira Sreekumar
Co-Founder & Trustee
Ishita Salins
Co-Founder & Trustee
Dr. Aneesh Kumar
Advisory Member
Our Partners
Trusted by schools and universities
Academic Partners
- Department of Counselling Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Bengaluru
- Department of Counselling Psychology, St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru
School Partners
- Church Park International Public School, Bengaluru
- Sri Vidyanikethan School, Bengaluru
- Raintree Schools, Jayanagar
- Raintree Schools, Mysore Road
- Swabhimaan Learning Center, Bengaluru
- + 2 more
Ready to lead with counselling?
Join our Trainee Counsellor Fellowship and grow as a counselor-leader while creating real access to mental health support for children.
Apply for the FellowshipPartner with our movement
Schools and universities can work with GSP to expand access to mental health support and build practicum pathways for future counselors.
Partner with us