Pitcher of Grace
Pitcher of Grace is a compassionate counseling practice dedicated to fostering emotional healing, personal growth, and relational harmony through professional psychological support and rehabilitative care. Our team of academically trained counselors creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore their emotions, process life experiences, and rebuild connections with themselves and others.
We offer tailored services including individual counseling for adolescents and adults, couple and family therapy to resolve conflicts and strengthen bonds, parent-child sessions to nurture understanding, and premarital counseling designed to equip couples with tools for communication, conflict resolution, and shared values rooted in faith and mutual respect. For those seeking spiritually integrated care, biblical counseling is available upon request,
blending psychological expertise with scriptural wisdom.
Beyond personal counseling, we partner with schools, colleges, churches, and organizations to promote mental wellness in institutional settings, deliver skill-building workshops, and conduct social research to address pressing psychological challenges. Whether in-person or online, our holistic approach prioritizes dignity, hope, and personalized care, guiding clients toward lasting emotional and relational restoration.
Jean Gifty, Phd
Dr. J. Jean Gifty is a mental health counsellor and researcher with over 15 years of experience in the field of child sexual abuse prevention and trauma care. Her doctoral research focused on the long-term impact of childhood sexual abuse among women. Over the years, she has worked closely with children, adolescents, women, parents, and schools through both preventive and rehabilitative interventions. She also served as an Assistant Professor at Loyola College, Chennai.
She currently leads Pitcher of Grace, a mental health organisation dedicated to creating safe spaces for healing, learning, and emotional growth—particularly for adolescents and young people navigating trauma, transitions, and complex life experiences.
The board includes eminent professionals Dr. Raja Samuel (Principal, Madras School of Social Work), Dr. Francis Adaikalam (Professor, Department of Social Work, Loyola College), and Mr. Victor Jeba (Design Professional, Amazon).
The are deeply committed to the cause of mental health and are passionate about building systems of care that are accessible, trauma-informed, and rooted in dignity and hope.
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Dr. S. Raja Samuel
Dr. S. Raja Samuel is a distinguished academic and social work leader with over three decades of expertise in education, research, and community development. Currently serving as Principal and Associate Professor at the Madras School of Social Work, Chennai, he holds a PhD in Social Work, specializing in NGO networking.
Dr. Samuel’s career began in adult education and grassroots social development, later expanding to teaching roles at esteemed institutions such as Loyola College. A dedicated mentor, he has guided numerous PhD scholars and spearheaded impactful research initiatives across Tamil Nadu, addressing critical issues including female infanticide, adolescent health, and community empowerment. His extensive academic portfolio encompasses publications on child welfare, life skills education, qualitative research methodologies, and mental health advocacy.
Recognized for shaping social work pedagogy, Dr. Samuel’s research-driven insights have influenced public policy and advanced sustainable development goals. A visionary educator, he remains deeply committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and driving transformative change in social work practice, education, and policy frameworks. His enduring contributions continue to inspire innovation in addressing societal challenges.
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Dr Francis Adaikalam, Phd
Dr. Francis Adaikalam is an esteemed academic and advocate with nearly two decades of teaching experience in the Department of Social Work at Loyola College, Chennai, complemented by a distinguished career in research, policy development, and grassroots engagement.
A recipient of the International Leadership Visitors Program (IVLP) on Human Rights Advocacy (2018) and fellowships including the Marie Curie IRSES (EU, 2012-2015) and Research Fellowship at St. Petersburg University (2016), his work spans critical areas such as migrant rights, child welfare, and social protection.
Dr. Adaikalam has contributed extensively to policy frameworks, including labor migration research for CARAM Asia, SCSP initiatives for the Government of Tamil Nadu, child-friendly governance modules for SIRD&PR, and UNICEF-funded child budgeting projects. A dedicated mentor, he has guided postgraduate students while actively collaborating with grassroots organizations, migrant communities in Tamil Nadu, and international partners like CARAM Asia and MFA to advocate for Tamil diaspora welfare. His global engagements span South Asia, Europe, and the U.K., focusing on interdisciplinary research, social justice, and human rights.
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