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Raft Owl
Personal & Organisational Development

Navigate Life's Waters
with Clarity & Confidence

When life feels turbulent, having the right support beside you makes all the difference. Raft offers compassionate counselling and purposeful training — so individuals and organisations can move forward, grounded and sure.

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Who We Are

Founders' Note — Why We Do What We Do

"Raft Services 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.

Though our paths have been different, they meet in the same intention — to walk alongside individuals and organisations as they navigate growth, transition, and healing. 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 Services, 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."

— Dr. Rafia Anjum & Anand Menon  ·  Founders, Raft Services

Anand Menon and Dr. Rafia Anjum — Founders, Raft Services

Dr. Rafia Anjum & Anand Menon

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Dr. Rafia Anjum

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.

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Anand Menon

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.

Our Certifications & Affiliations

CBT Essentials – Banjara DCS – Banjara NLP – ECNLP AANLP AAC ACP NLP – ABNLP Dale Carnegie – Training Excellence International Association of Coaches, Counsellors & Therapists
250+
Clients Supported
15,000+
Minutes of Counselling
10,000+
Minutes of Pro-Bono Work

What We Do

We work with individuals and organisations 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.

Personal Development

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Individual Counselling

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.

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Couple Counselling

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.

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Family Counselling

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.

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Career Counselling

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.

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Coaching & Mentoring

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.

Organisational Development

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Training & Facilitation

Practical, engaging, outcome-oriented learning experiences.

Customised training programmes designed for skill-building, behavioural change, and measurable impact — delivered across teams, functions, and industries.

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Organisational Culture

Shaping environments where people and performance thrive.

Supporting organisations in understanding, articulating, and evolving their culture — building alignment, psychological safety, and a shared sense of purpose.

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Leadership Development

Growing leaders who inspire, include, and deliver.

Programmes for managers and leaders at all levels — building self-awareness, communication, decision-making, and the ability to lead with both clarity and empathy.

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Process & Gap Analysis

Identifying what's working, what isn't, and what's next.

Structured diagnostic work to identify capability gaps, process inefficiencies, and development needs — providing a clear foundation for targeted interventions.

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Institutional Support

Bespoke wellbeing and development programmes for institutions.

Tailored programmes for schools, colleges, and organisations — combining counselling, coaching, workshops, and training based on specific institutional needs.

Workshops

Our workshops are hands-on, reflective, and practically grounded — designed to create real shifts in awareness, skill, and behaviour. Open to individuals and organisations alike.

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Managing Stress

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.

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Anger Management

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 workplace teams.

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Communication & Soft Skills

The skills that make the difference in every interaction.

From spoken English to professional communication, active listening, and interpersonal effectiveness — practical skills for personal and workplace success.

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Life Skills Workshop

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.

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Customised Workshops

Built around your specific needs and context.

Every team and individual 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:

AI Overview  ·  First Time Traveller  ·  Work-Life Balance  ·  Time Management

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Our Work

250+
Clients Supported
15,000+
Minutes of Counselling
10,000+
Minutes Pro-Bono

Organisations We've Worked With

Tentuff Saahas Group Aryan Moksha Trust St. Paul's CV Raman Govt. Hospital Blended Concepts Moda Monks Britannia My Startup Contest St. Germain Academy Learning Point Foundation
Raft Owl

Wisdom. Warmth. Real Results.

Whether you come to us as an individual seeking clarity, or an organisation building a stronger culture — we bring the same depth of care, professional rigour, and genuine human connection to every engagement. Our work is guided by one belief: that people already hold within them the resources they need.

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We look forward to working with individuals and organisations who believe in growth, wellbeing, and human potential.

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