Our Team
Swabhett’s Dynamic Visionaries
Abhishek Pawar
Co-Founder and Director of Swabhett
(Merit rank) Chemical Enginering
(hrs a week dedicated to) Effective Communication
Mentoring and Training
Abhishek Pawar
Co-Founder and Director of Swabhett
Abhishek Pawar represents a dynamic and enthusiastic leadership style which is reflected in his trainings and mentoring. He firmly believes as a mentor he can see more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and he just helps bring it out for you.
This quest for finding his Passion has made him multitalented and he has expanded his boundaries in various fields like Voice Modulation, Acting, Dubbing artist and Event management. And that’s when the he realised in all this fields what he enjoyed most was interacting with people. That lead to an amazing journey into study of human psychology and becoming a certified child-parent, personal, business and career counsellor. This opened up many new possibilities and very soon he also went ahead and completed further training to become a Certified NLP practitioner, Hypnosis Practitioner and Life coach.
Where we struggle to find our calling Passion and try different approaches to “Settle Down ”, Abhishek has cracked the code and specialises in Life Skill Enhancement.
Smitaa Kaduu
Co-Founder and Director of Swabhett
International Projects
(hrs a week dedicated to) Business Mindset Awareness
Mentoring and Training
Smitaa Kaduu
Co-Founder and Director of Swabhett
Smitaa Kaduu brings an unique observant and analytical approach to our training and mentoring programs. She firmly believes that Learning comes from many different sources over the years. Wisdom show up in unexpected places. One thing that mentorship has in common for everyone is that It’s PERSONAL.
She believes “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” Meeting her is will definitely change your “WHY” to “WHY NOT”.
Meet Our team Members
Aditi Pote
Aditi Pote
With a background in Pharmacy (BPharm) and six years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Aditi Pote discovered her true calling in counselling and training. Her passion for understanding human behaviour and helping individuals grow led her to transition into a career as a practicing counsellor, trainer, and certified DISC analyst. She specializes in personal and career counselling, goal setting, corporate training, and behavioural analysis.
Aditi has conducted trainings, seminars, and workshops on stress management, communication skills, team building, career guidance etc. Moving forward, she is dedicated to expanding her expertise in corporate training, helping professionals enhance workplace performance, leadership, and collaboration. She firmly believes that all the answers are within—you just need the right guidance to uncover them.
Anita Gokhale
Anita Gokhale
Ashwini Vaidya
Ashwini Vaidya
She is a Certified Disc Analyst and a tutor by profession. She has been teaching & tutoring since 7 years now. Through her experiences she has developed as an effective communicator. Enhancing to work with a positive approach to help you grow with emotional & professional progress nurturing your skillsets for future prospects.
Dr. Sandeep Kerlekar
Dr. Sandeep Kerlekar
A combination of physiotherapy and counselling, while addressing different needs with an objective for holistic well-being. Physiotherapy focuses on physical rehabilitation and pain management, while counselling supports emotional and mental health, promoting resilience and coping skills. He provides personalized treatment plans to meet individual needs, leading to better outcomes for individuals facing physical and emotional challenges with increased Resilience.
Shamal Kajrolkar
Smt. Shamal Umesh Kajrolkar
Graduated in Science (B.Sc. Botany) from D. G. Ruparel College and completed post graduation in Library and information science from J.N.U. Mumbai University Library.
Self-oriented motivations, wanting to learn more about the human psychology and counselling profession was the main driving force to get connected with the Swabhett organisation.
I firmly believe that my clients are the experts in the room –i am just there to bring some awareness and walk beside them through their life success story.
Dr. Samveda Samel
Dr. Samveda Samel
A post graduate doctor by profession, DISC analyst by passion.
She has been practicing medicine and researching within the field of Internal Medicine for over 12 years.
Madhuri Kerlekar
Madhuri Kerlekar
Addressing emotional and social challenges early on is crucial for a child’s overall development and academic success, creating a Positive Learning Environment where students feel comfortable learning and growing.
Pranali Dethe
Pranali Dethe
Pranali began her professional journey after completing her HSC and D.Ed, working as a passionate teacher. During this time, she developed a deep understanding of the challenges parents face in raising their children, which inspired her to take a step further and explore the world of counseling. At Next Step Counselling, she supported over 6,000 parents, helping them navigate concerns related to parenting, child development, career choices, marital relationships, and self-discovery. Following this impactful experience, Pranali launched her own online platform, Brain Rising, where she continued her counseling journey virtually. This allowed her to connect with a diverse range of clients—from remote parts of India to international communities—while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction.
For the past three years, Pranali has been an integral part of Swabhett, where she has been able to diversify her skillset and gain deeper exposure to the evolving landscape of counseling. Her work at Swabhett has not only strengthened her expertise in various counseling domains but also enabled her to build a strong, wide-reaching professional network. Through workshops, one-on-one sessions, and collaborative initiatives, she continues to stay committed to her mission — helping individuals truly understand themselves.
Soniya Murkar
Soniya Murkar
Soniya is an illustrator, writer, and trainee counsellor who weaves creativity and empathy into everything she does. With over seven years of experience working in startups, MNCs, and agencies; including Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle, she honed her storytelling and copywriting skills before realizing that true fulfillment lay elsewhere. A transformative counseling experience led her to explore the field herself, and she now combines her artistic talents with counselling to help people find hope and clarity.
As the creator of Zicomics and Whimsical Sunflower, Soniya brings whimsical, feel-good illustrations to life, making people smile through her art. She also crafts insightful counselling content that simplifies complex emotions, offering support and guidance in a way that feels warm and relatable. Whether through storytelling, art, or counselling, her goal remains the same- to make people feel seen, understood, and inspired.
Savita Dake
Savita Dake
