Starting Over at 52: From 30 years IT to Counselling | Let’s Talk About It by SafeTalk | Ep.16

In this episode of the Let’s Talk About It Podcast by SafeTalk, Shavkat sits down with Kuhan Gunaratnam, a Registered Counsellor who made a major career transition after more than 30 years in the IT industry. At the age of 52, Kuhan returned to university to pursue a Master’s in Professional Counselling and begin a completely new chapter of his life. He shares what inspired the decision, the experiences that led him to discover a new sense of purpose, and what it was like to sit in a university classroom alongside students much younger than him. The conversation explores the challenges of starting over later in life, the role of family and life experience in making a major career change, and how Kuhan’s work supporting B40 students through an NGO eventually led him towards counselling. Kuhan also shares the story behind ISeeU.Life, his approach to making counselling more accessible through a pay-as-you-can model, and the lessons he carried from 30 years in IT into his new career. Whether you’re a therapist, a mental health professional, or simply someone who has ever wondered whether it’s too late to change direction, this episode is a reminder that a new chapter can begin at any stage of life. 🔗 Guest Links: Kuhan Gunaratnam (Registered Counsellor) LinkedIn:   / kuhan-gunaratnam-counselor   Booking: https://app.safetalk.space/kuhan/profile Learn more about SafeTalk, the all-in-one platform for therapists to manage appointments, billing, client records, and daily operations: https://safetalk.space 🎙️ Let’s Talk About It Podcast by SafeTalk A podcast focused on therapy, mental health practice, private practice growth, and the future of mental healthcare in Malaysia. Website – https://safetalk.space/blog/category/... Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0WmsTNZ... Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast...