Get to know Aishwarya.

City & Background

Aishwarya Bajaj (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Delhi who practices online and offline. They practice in Vikaspuri, West Delhi.

They're 29 years old and have been practicing since 6 years.

English, Hindi, and Punjabi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 2,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MPhil in Clinical Psychology, MA in Applied Psychology.

Additional qualifications:Diploma in Narrative Practices.

Why they became a therapist.

"I have always been fascinated with the inner world of individuals. This was the reason that as soon as I learned to read, I have been an avid reader of books. As I grew older, I understood that misery is an inevitable part of all our lives and human connection is one of the most important antidote to it. When I learned that counselors are professionals who train in how to make use of this connection to support people through their distress, I …"

What they'd like a client's first session to be like.

"I would like them to know that our time together is a non-judgemental empathetic space for them. I would want them to know that I am curious and very interested in listening to what they have to say to me, that I will try my best to understand their experience and that I want them to feel better."

How they make their practice a safe and affirmative space for queer and trans* folx.

"I have ensured that the people I have collaborated with for providing me clinic space are queer affirmative themselves, along with a basic sensitivity of the staff in the clinic. Unfortunately, for now, we don't have any visual representation in terms of the display of the pride flag or relevant literature in the clinic. I have understood that language really matters. Using the correct pronouns while talking to or referring to someone in a …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with everyone in the age range of 13years to 60 years. There are no specific populations I work with. The common areas of concerns I work with include depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, OCD, workspace stress, career related dilemmas, body image concerns, self harm, trauma, marital discord, academic stress, bullying and more"

A Quote Aishwarya Resonates With.

"A person is a person through other people ~ Desmond Tutu"