Becoming a counsellor was a rather organic process for me. I enjoyed studying Psychology from the moment I was introduced to it and wanting to learn more and more about it brought me to this path. I have always been curious about people and being a counsellor helps me bring both these interests of mine together.

The most exciting thing for me in my profession is to be able to be witness how people are able to dig deep and overcome their biggest challenges in the most beautiful way. It is often said that the job of a counsellor can be depressing. However, I also get to see people persevere, be vulnerable and resilient on a daily basis. Being a part of these journeys is the most exciting and humbling part of my work.

In the first session, I want my clients to just experience what it means to have a dedicated listening space for themselves where they can just be. The feeling of being accepted as they are, feel safe and not feel judged and leave with the idea that they can always access such a space for themselves.

I am glad that you are thinking about your wellbeing. I understand that you may have some apprehensions and I am happy to help you through them. Everything you share here is confidential. We will together work on how to make this a space that you can grow in

I constantly strive to build a relationship based on authenticity, trust and safety with my clients.

My biggest learning has been that there is strength in vulnerability. Seeing my clients willing to be vulnerable, share their deepest thoughts and low moments and rising from them is an inspiration that stays with me always

One of my strengths I see is the ability to hold complicated, messy emotions that clients may sometimes bring in and being able to see value in them rather than shaming them for it.

I love to dance, read (fiction) and consume content (tv shows and movies) in my free time.

My therapeutic approach is person centric. I do not necessarily prescribe to a particular therapeutic approach. I dedicate the initial sessions to understand the client and their needs and base my interventions based on their needs. However, I do adopt an intersectional feminist approach to my work. I do not see client distress as an individual issue, but how individual distress could be coming from unfair systems around us. I use a social justice lens to help clients deal with systemic injustices along with their intrapsychic issues.

I have undergone formal training to make my space safe and affirming for queer and trans folx. I also make sure I talk about things like my pronouns and my gender identity while talking to a client. I keep myself updated by following relevant people on social media, reading discourses online among other things. I am also collaborating with a Delhi based lgbtq centre that hosts trainings and other events to keep myself updated.