The Catalyst Club
Building emotional strength. Creating space for growth.
A safe, guided space for teens and young adults (16–25) to have the conversations that rarely happen anywhere else — about pressure, friendships, confidence, identity, and becoming who you actually want to be.
Venue: Olympia Opaline, Navalur OMR, Chennai 600103. Seats are limited — message us on WhatsApp to reserve your spot.
A room where you can finally say it out loud.
Guided open circles on the stuff that actually matters — pressure, friendships, identity, confidence, and figuring out who you want to become.
This is not a class and not a counselling session. It's a space where you talk, listen, and realise you're not the only one feeling what you feel.
Every meetup is intentionally kept small so every voice is heard. What is shared in the room stays in the room.
Leave each session with one practical insight or tool you can actually use in school, college, friendships, or at home.
₹250 per session. Everything included.
We keep the fee deliberately small so cost never decides who gets to be in the room. Your ₹250 covers the full session, all materials, and refreshments — nothing extra to pay on the day.
- One guided Catalyst Club meetup (approx. 2 hours)
- All session materials, journals & activity sheets
- Refreshments and snacks
- A confidential, professionally facilitated safe space
Guided by Ms. Dhanalakshmi
Founder, The Self Academy · Certified Emotional Intelligence Facilitator · Teen & Parent Coach
With 15+ years of practice and 500+ families supported, Dhanalakshmi has spent her career creating the kind of spaces where young people feel safe enough to be honest.
At The Catalyst Club she facilitates every circle herself — keeping conversations respectful, balanced, and genuinely useful. She knows when to guide, when to question, and when to simply let the room breathe.
“Young people don't need more advice. They need a space where their voice matters.”
A safe space is a promise, not a slogan.
What is shared in the circle stays in the circle. Every member agrees to this before their first session.
No judgement, no mocking, no unsolicited advice. The facilitator actively moderates every discussion.
Parents/guardians are informed before a minor joins, sessions run in an open professional setting, and a parent may speak with the facilitator anytime.
If a member ever needs more than peer support, they (and their parents, for under-18s) are guided to qualified professional help.
Before you join
Who can join The Catalyst Club?+
Teens and young adults aged 16–25. Whether you're in school, college, or just starting out — if you want a space to talk openly and grow, you belong here.
What does the ₹250 fee cover?+
Everything — the facilitated session, all materials and activity sheets, plus refreshments and snacks. No hidden costs.
Is this therapy or counselling?+
No. The Catalyst Club is a facilitated peer community, not a clinical service. If a member ever needs deeper support, we guide them (and their parents, for members under 18) toward the right professional help.
Do I have to speak at every meetup?+
Never. You participate at your own pace. Many members simply listen at their first meetup — and that's completely okay.
I'm under 18. Can I join on my own?+
Members aged 16–17 are welcome with parent/guardian awareness. We take safeguarding seriously — see the Safeguarding section below for exactly how we protect younger members.
Your seat in the circle is waiting.
Message us on WhatsApp and we'll save your spot for the next meetup. ₹250 per session — refreshments and materials included.
Hosted by The Self Academy · Navalur, Chennai · Online circles coming soon