Question 1

Why did Rittika Mallick choose to become a counsellor?

Accepted Answer

Rittika Mallick answers: “I have to constantly re-identify myself to myself, reactivate my own standards, my own convictions about what I am doing and why” - Nina Simon

This quote captures why I am. I am compulsively drawn towards exploring my thoughts, ideas and questioning each and every minute thing. This has given me both the confidence and the drive to introspect my mind body and soul. It furthered my understanding of how my continual self-questioning is a trauma response and parenting style. Self-retrospection and a Bachelor’s and Mater’s in Psychology is how I arrived at this understanding. Psychology was the one subject where I felt like I fit in.

Question 2

What excites Rittika Mallick about their work as a counsellor?

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Rittika Mallick answers: I understand the importance of studying ‘oneself’ in order to effectively apply the learning in counselling settings. It helped me to connect with clients to be more empathy, mind-full and self-aware. For the past 5 years I have been working as a therapist with different social economic and cultural settings. I understand how culture affects the thought process and the mental being of the person.

Question 3

What does Rittika Mallick hope for their clients to experience after their first session with you?

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Rittika Mallick answers: It is my goal for clients to leave a first counseling session with a number of thoughts and emotions that will help launch a fruitful therapeutic journey.
Feeling secure and at ease 
Having the sense of being appreciated and heard 
Clarity regarding the therapeutic procedure
The basis for cooperation and confidence 
First introspection and insight

Question 4

What would Rittika Mallick wish to tell a client who is thinking about seeking counselling??

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Rittika Mallick answers: All the information shared in the session is strictly confidential unless the client is an immediate danger to themselves and others. The client may ask questions on what to expect during and end of therapy . The client has the right to review their work records from the therapist.

Question 5

What is the relationship that Rittika Mallick would wish to build with their client in counselling?

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Rittika Mallick answers: In counseling, building a trusting and collaborative relationship with clients is central to creating a supportive and transformative space

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Rittika Mallick answers: I observed that every client is different and unique on its own and culture, religion, class, caste, gender plays major role in one’s mind and thought process. Hence catering with one therapy technique would be difficult. So my approach is eclectic.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Rittika Mallick answers: Cultural sensitivity, active listening, adaptability, empathy, non judgmental, paitence

Question 8

What are some of the things Rittika Mallick likes to do in their free time?

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Rittika Mallick answers: I visit art galleries, go for session with my therapist, try to catch with my friends.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Rittika Mallick answers: I work with clients 18 years and above. As I have been working for 7years as of now I am okay with working with different concerns

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Rittika Mallick answers: I am trained in art based therapy and narrative therapy. I have an eclectic approach with trauma-informed and social-justice informed, which means I acknowledge trauma experiences at the individual and systemic levels (caste, class, religion, institution, gender, workplace etc) and take an affirmative stance ( feminist, anti-caste, neurodivergent & queer affirmative) in my work. I strongly believe that committing to these stances is a lifelong work of learning and unlearning.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Rittika Mallick answers: Creating deep commitment to inclusivity, respect and ongoing education. Understanding LGBTQA+ experiences and intersectionality, using inclusive language and respective pronouns, maintaining a non judgemental, affirming approach, supporting client autonomy and safety etc.

Question 12

How qualified is Rittika Mallick?

Accepted Answer

Rittika Mallick holds the following credentials: M.Sc. Psychology, Bangalore UniversitY, 2017.

Question 13

Who is Rittika Mallick?

Accepted Answer

Rittika (She/They) is a mental health therapist from Kolkata who practices online.

Question 14

Which city does Rittika Mallick practice in?

Accepted Answer

Rittika Mallick is a therapist from India who practices online from Kolkata.

Question 15

How much does Rittika Mallick charge?

Accepted Answer

Rittika Mallick charges (₹) 1,500 per hour. Fee for NRIs: INR 1800-2000

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