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Akshata Chonkar (She/They)

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Akshata (She/They) is a mental health therapist with over 4 years of experience from Bengaluru who practices online.

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  • Concerns & people they work with:

    I work with adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12-25, along with adults typically belonging to the ages 25-45 years. I work on issues related to mood such as depression and anxiety, and concerns regarding relationships, work, academic pressures and marriage. I have found that a majority of the clients I work with experience issues with self esteem and confidence, in very unique ways. I have worked extensively with folks belonging to queer and trans marginalisations, and those experiencing neurodivergence (typically ADHD and ASD related signs). My experiences working with chronic pain and illness include PMDD and HIV/AIDS, and I also work extensively with individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual trauma and neglect.

    You may clarify the above details with them directly. Get to know them 👇

Key Details

Age & Experience
27 years old, with over 4 years of experience
Fee
₹1,200 - ₹1,500 (Breakdown shared below)
Notes
Fee Breakdown:
- Rs. 1200-1500/- Individual Therapy for Adults
- Rs 1200-1500/- Individual Therapy for Children/Adolescents
- Rs. 800-1200/- Sliding scale for students, unemployed individuals, folks belonging to class, caste, gender marginalizations (Subject to slot availability)
- Fee for NRIs: USD 30-35/- Individual Therapy for Adults
Session Duration
50-55 Minutes
Languages
English, Hindi, and Marathi
Session Medium
Online
Qualifications
MSc Mental Health Studies (Children and Young People), The University of Edinburgh (2020) (+2 More)
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  • Practicing Since: over 4 years
  • Age: 27
  • Appointments Via: Email
  • Medium:
    • 🌐 Online
  • City: Bengaluru
  • Qualifications:
    • MSc Mental Health Studies (Children and Young People), The University of Edinburgh (2020)
    • BA Psychology, English, Communications (Triple Major), Christ University (2019)
  • Additional Qualifications:
    • Integrated Mindfulness Based Practice Training (IMBPT) (2022)
  • Languages Known: English, Hindi, and Marathi (English might be their primary language for therapy)
  • Hourly Fee (₹): 1,200 - 1,500
  • Typical Session Duration: 50-55 Minutes
  • Payments Via: Bank Transfer, PayTM & Online Wallets, UPI/Google Pay
  • Available On: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Notes:

    Fee Breakdown:
    - Rs. 1200-1500/- Individual Therapy for Adults
    - Rs 1200-1500/- Individual Therapy for Children/Adolescents
    - Rs. 800-1200/- Sliding scale for students, unemployed individuals, folks belonging to class, caste, gender marginalizations (Subject to slot availability)
    - Fee for NRIs: USD 30-35/- Individual Therapy for Adults
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Get To Know Akshata:

  • Why did you choose to become a counsellor?
    My experiences of finding safety in different communities made me realise that I want to be able to provide that to others as well. I find the space to be one where honesty, safety and accountability can be experienced through support and care.
  • What excites you about your work as a counsellor?
    It is getting to experience the most authentic and honest versions of people, who show a lot of trust and faith in me and the space that I provide. I am always amazed by their bravery to show up for themselves, and their commitment to building a space of safety and reflection.
  • What do you hope for your clients to experience after their first session with you?
    I always wish to create a space where one can truly begin learning about themselves in safe and comforting ways. I aim to create a space of hopefulness and trust, where clients may feel acknowledged, held and witnessed for who they are and wish to be.
  • What would you wish to tell a client who is thinking about seeking counselling?

    Seeking counselling is an act of vulnerability, which requires immense courage. The right time to start therapy is whenever YOU feel ready to do so (you should not be forced into it). It’s important to remember that there is no single way of approaching therapy, and that the ideal space for you should be one where you can truly be yourself. No topic is too difficult, irrelevant or even silly when it comes to counselling - anything that you feel like talking about, is all that matters.

    You have the right to explore safety in your own way, please remember that counselling is supposed to be confidential, non-judgemental and completely consensual. Counselling can be difficult or tiring at times, but always remember that there is a difference between taking responsibility for ourselves, and being made to feel unsafe, judged or small in sessions.

  • Describe the relationship that you would wish to build with your client in counselling.
    My favourite thing about therapy is that our relationship with our clients is so unique, that there is no label on it! While I may not be a friend, sibling, parent or teacher, I wish to be someone who helps them explore their inner world to the fullest. My work involves being an ally and an advocate for their rights and their liberty, especially in other relationships.
  • In your counselling work so far, what has been your greatest learning from your clients?
    A few things that have stuck with me over the years are - (1) The ability to consistently show up for yourself; (2) The absolute strength to feel and embrace pain in a way that is very scary to most people, and to choose kindness and gentleness in the face of it; (3) The tenacity required to unlearn difficult things about yourself, and to confront ideas about what you knew to be true, which may not be right anymore.
  • What are some of your strengths as a counsellor that you value and appreciate?
    I value my stance of advocacy through counselling, being able to support my clients as they strengthen their agency and find autonomy in their actions. I do believe in my stance of social justice, and I am glad to have created a space where I feel supported to speak for the rights of my clients and myself. I also feel glad that I have been able to create safety and comfort for my clients to truly share their innermost realities, which includes dreams, hopes, imagining a brighter world, frustration, restlessness and tears.
  • What are some of the things you like to do in your free time?
    I love cooking and feeding people around me, and am interested in learning more about different kinds of food cultures, especially those that are not considered mainstream. I also enjoy reading science fiction and playing Dungeons & Dragons!
  • What is the therapeutic approach you use? How would you describe it to someone who wants to consult you for therapy?
    While I am trained in mindfulness-based psychotherapy and narrative practices, my interests in therapeutic modalities are varied. I believe that my clients are constantly seeking ways of supporting themselves due to their ability to identify distress, and my work then becomes to help them get curious about what it is that they have been able to do about it, with surprising insights from them. My practice is based on deepening notions of acceptance, self-compassion and care.
  • How do you make your therapeutic practice a safe and affirmative space for queer and trans* folx?
    My training in Queer-Affirmative practices has helped me learn tools and strategies to better support folks belonging to the queer-trans community. However, my work is influenced by my own experiences of learning, safety, resistance and care which I have received from my community, which involves many queer and trans individuals. I feel a deep sense of responsibility and gratefulness to belong to this community in small ways, and hold the gentleness of these teachers close to my heart as I practice. My ideas of gender expression, sexuality and identity are constantly shifting, as I learn to move deeper into my own notions of gender for myself.
    • The Quote Akshata Resonates With

    To tell the truth is to become beautiful, to begin to love yourself, value yourself. And thats political, in its most profound way.

    June Jordon

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