Ashika Jain, Therapist from Mumbai | Online & Offline Therapy In India

Ashika Jain (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online and offline. They practice in Nariman Point.

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Age: 28
Practicing Since: 3 years
Appointments Via: Phone Call, Email, WhatsApp
Area: Nariman Point
Qualifications:
• MSc. Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from University College London (UCL)
Additional Qualifications:
• Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling from Prafulta Psychological Services, Mumbai
• Advanced Certificate in Working with the Residues of Child Sexual Abuse in Counselling and Psychotherapy by Parivarthan Counseling, Training and Research Centre, Bengaluru
• TA101 Certificate by the International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA)
• Certificate in Queer Affirmative Counseling Practice by Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI)
• NLP Level 1 by The National Federation of Neurolinguistc Programming (NFNLP) (USA)
Languages Known: English, and Hindi
Hourly Fee (₹): 2,000
Payments Via: Bank Transfer, UPI
Available On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
City: Mumbai

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Why did you choose to become a counsellor?
For as long as I can remember I have been curious about and fascinated by the human mind - even before I knew the word ‘psychology’. The more I studied it, the more I appreciated the complexity of the human mind and experience. So it made sense that when it was time to pursue careers, I chose what I had always been drawn to & what felt like the right fit for me.
What excites you about your work as a counsellor?
Everything about my work excites me (on most days). What I enjoy most, is the space that is created in therapy, for clients to use a curious, compassionate and non-judgmental lens to look at and understand themselves. It is such a powerful space for people to look and really look at themselves in all their glory. It’s a very exciting space to help co create.
What do you hope for your clients to experience after their first session with you?
From the first session (and from all future ones), I hope for my clients to take back a feeling of being truly heard, listened to, understood and held with compassion and regard for who they are and what they are experiencing.
What would you wish to tell a client who is thinking about seeking counselling?
If you are thinking about it you are either ready or not ready to begin the counselling process but the only way to tell is to engage. That engagement can take many forms like reading up on mental health, joining a support group, joining a group therapy space or making the first appointment.
Describe the relationship that you would wish to build with your client in counselling.
I aim to build a therapeutic relationship based on collaboration, understanding, regard and respect; one that makes the client feel safe and comfortable in bringing their authentic selves into the therapy space.
In your counselling work so far, what has been your greatest learning from your clients?
My greatest and most humbling learning has, time and again, been witnessing the sheer resilience and courage of the human mind (and body).
What are some of your strengths as a counsellor that you value and appreciate?
I’ve been told and have now proudly claimed as my strengths, my abilities to be immensely gentle and patient. Also my ability to access both my emotional and cognitive faculties equally in most circumstances. All of which I deeply value for the space they help me create for the people I work with.
What are some of the things you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy connecting with my friends and family, being outdoors and watching the skies!
What are the areas of concern you address in counselling? Do you work with specific populations?
I work with young adults and adults (19 to 55 age range) and the concerns I have experience addressing are:
1. Relational conflicts
2. Trauma (relational and or due to oppressive social/systemic structures or otherwise)
3. Grief
4. Clinical concerns like anxiety, depression and mood disorders
What is the therapeutic approach you use? How would you describe it to someone who wants to consult you for therapy?
My therapeutic approach draws heavily from my primary training in the developmental psychoanalytic framework - which means that I place importance in exploring attachment patterns and the lasting impacts that early childhood experiences have on us. Additionally my approach has also been informed by the newer therapeutic frameworks like Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) - which means that I also place value in offering resources and tools to cope with psychological distresses in the present while trying to thoroughly explore the causes of said distresses.
Overall, I would describe my approach as Integrative.
How do you make your therapeutic practice a safe and affirmative space for queer and trans* folx?
Being an advocate and ally, one of the most important things I do is constantly learn and unlearn while placing queer and trans* lived experiences on the forefront of the places I educate myself from. Additionally, my training in Queer Affirmative Counseling Practices has been a transformative space to understand queer and trans* experiences within the Indian cultural context.

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