Question 1

Why did Aryan Somaiya choose to become a counsellor?

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Aryan Somaiya answers: Healing others always becomes your safe space when you want to heal yourself.

Question 2

What excites Aryan Somaiya about their work as a counsellor?

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Aryan Somaiya answers: Human contact, conversations, philosophy, emotions, feelings, passion and depth.

Question 3

What does Aryan Somaiya hope for their clients to experience after their first session with you?

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Aryan Somaiya answers: That they aren't alone and we all are doing our best with the accessible resources and choices.

Question 4

What would Aryan Somaiya wish to tell a client who is thinking about seeking counselling??

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Aryan Somaiya answers: Appreciate and feel honoured to be the witness of their journey.

Question 5

What is the relationship that Aryan Somaiya would wish to build with their client in counselling?

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Aryan Somaiya answers: Humour, art, using their language

Question 6

In your counselling work so far, what has been your greatest learning from your clients?

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Aryan Somaiya answers: So many! Nothing, nothing can override your human minds.

Question 7

What are some of Aryan Somaiya's strengths as a counsellor that they value and appreciate??

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Aryan Somaiya answers: Talking about emotions, feelings and dreams and fears.

Question 8

What are some of the things Aryan Somaiya likes to do in their free time?

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Aryan Somaiya answers: Play guitar (i am still learning and total lazy to practice, lol), watch queer/trans shows and sometimes read or listen to audio books.

Question 9

What are the areas of concern Aryan Somaiya addresses in counselling? Do they work with specific populations?

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Aryan Somaiya answers: Assuming most as I have worked with ages 15 to 60. Have no experience with children below 12.

Question 10

What is the therapeutic approach Aryan Somaiya uses? How would they describe it to someone who wants to consult them for therapy?

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Aryan Somaiya answers: Narrative therapy, Rogers, anti colonial. I give them an example from their lived reality.

Question 11

How does Aryan Somaiya make their therapeutic practice a safe and affirmative space for queer and trans* folx?

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Aryan Somaiya answers: I'm out on my profile, talk about my trans and queer experiences. Discuss movies, shows, lived realities, build on their milestones.

Question 12

How qualified is Aryan Somaiya?

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Aryan Somaiya holds the following credentials: MA, Clinical Psychology. They have also completed the following courses: PGD in Counselling From TISS& QACP Co-Creator

Question 13

Who is Aryan Somaiya?

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Aryan (He/Him) is a mental health therapist from Mumbai who practices online and offline. They’re based out of Vashi.

Question 14

Which city does Aryan Somaiya practice in?

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Aryan Somaiya is a therapist from India who practices onlineand offline from Mumbai.

Question 15

How much does Aryan Somaiya charge?

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Aryan Somaiya charges (₹) 799 - 2,000 per hour.

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