Why Acrophile Wellbeing
Acrophile Wellbeing exists because many parents and young people are overwhelmed not by crisis, but by confusion. In a world quick to label, diagnose, or offer solutions, what is often missing is understanding — of development, of emotional regulation, and of what growing up actually looks like in real families.
A calmer way of understanding
This work is grounded in developmental and positive psychology, and shaped by years of listening closely to Indian parents and adolescents. Rather than focusing on fixing behaviour or managing symptoms, the emphasis here is on understanding what is happening beneath the surface — emotionally, relationally, and developmentally. Anxiety, withdrawal, anger, and resistance are approached not as problems to be eliminated, but as signals to be understood within context.
What you won’t find here
You won’t find panic-driven advice, rigid parenting techniques, or one-size-fits-all solutions here. This is not a space for labels, quick fixes, or fear-based narratives about childhood and adolescence. Instead, the work supports steadier thinking, calmer responses, and long-term emotional health — at a pace that respects families and individuals.
Who this work is for
Acrophile Wellbeing works with parents, adolescents, and educators who value reflection over reaction, understanding over control, and connection over compliance. Many people come here not because something is “wrong”, but because they want to respond more wisely and humanely to what they are seeing.
The work is led by Himadri Sekhar De, whose approach is shaped by long-term engagement with families, schools, and young people across diverse Indian contexts.
A human-first approach to mental wellbeing
Acrophile Wellbeing is shaped by over two decades of work with children, adolescents, families, educators, and institutions in India. Our approach is rooted in positive psychology, developmental psychology, and lived experience — not quick fixes, labels, or imported models that overlook local realities.
At Acrophile, we believe that mental wellbeing grows best when people are understood before they are advised, supported before they are corrected, and seen as whole individuals rather than problems to be fixed.
About the Founder - Himadri Sekhar De
Founder & Director – Acrophile Adolescent Healing Center
I am a Positive Psychology practitioner, researcher, and social development professional with more than 25 years of experience working across child development, family systems, education, and community wellbeing.
My work has always been guided by one question:
What genuinely helps children and families thrive over the long term — within real social, cultural, and emotional constraints?
Academic & Professional Background
•PhD Scholar (Psychology)
Research focus: Resilience in Adolescents in the 21st Century
•M.A. in Psychology
•B.A. in Psychology
•MBA – Leadership, Strategy & People Management
Advanced Training (International)
•Positive Psychology – Harvard Medical School
•Positive Psychology – University of Pennsylvania
•Child Development & Mental Health – Stanford University
•Developmental Psychology – University of Queensland
This combination allows me to integrate psychological depth with systems thinking, especially when working with families, schools, and institutions.
Experience That Shapes Our Work
Before founding Acrophile, I spent over two decades with a legacy organisation focused on family-based child care and child rehabilitation in India. This work involved deep engagement with children facing disruption or loss, and with families navigating emotional, social, and financial stress.
During these years, my focus was on:
•strengthening families rather than separating them
•supporting children beyond institutional settings
•translating psychological insight into practical, humane approaches
•working closely with educators, caregivers, social workers, and government systems
This experience continues to shape how Acrophile works today — especially our emphasis on care over control, understanding over judgement, and resilience over labels.
Recognition & Public Engagement
•Mahatma Award for Social Good
•Indian Achievers Forum – Man of Excellence Award
•Mahatma Award for Humanitarian Efforts during COVID-19
•Contributor to child protection and family-strengthening initiatives at state and national levels
What This Means for Parents & Young People
Every offering at Acrophile — including Pathfinder, counselling, guides, and school programmes — is guided by three core principles:
1.Understanding before intervention
2.Strengths before deficits
3.Human connection before technique
We do not believe in rushing families into panic, labels, or generic advice. We believe in clarity, context, and compassionate guidance.
A note on our approach
Acrophile Wellbeing is not a clinic, not a diagnostic centre, and not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is a thoughtful space for reflection, understanding, and growth, shaped by experience, research, and deep respect for families.