Get to know Amruta.

City & Background

Amruta Mahajan (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Pune who practices online and offline. They practice in Ghole Road.

They're 27 years old and have been practicing since 2 years.

English, Hindi, and Marathi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,500 - 2,100.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master’s in Clinical Psychology (SPPU, Pune).

Additional qualifications:Certificate Course in Counselling (MIMH, Pune),1.3 Years Certificate Course in Counselling (MIMH, Sassoon General Hospital Pune).

Why they became a therapist.

"I remember being strongly drawn to the field of counseling & psychotherapy as a graduate student. I felt fascinated by how our relationships impact the way we think, feel, and behave. We are relational beings, so it only made sense that the emotional scars we get through relationships; are healed through relationships. Psychotherapy allows me to co-create this nurturing relational space with many people."

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

"First sessions can often be tough; whether you are walking into your first-ever therapy session or have been in therapy before. I hope that my clients feel heard in the first session. I want them to know that the space we co-create is their space where they feel heard, understood, and eventually safe."

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

"Constant learning & unlearning! Through regular training programs, client feedback, self-reflection, and reading I like to stay abreast of inclusive practices in mental healthcare. I keep in mind how culture, socio-economic landscapes, and legal limitations impact the individual. This helps me to provide an informed inclusive space where the person doesn't have the burden of educating the therapist or feeling invalidated for their lived …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with young adults, adults, and couples. The concerns I address in counselling are relationship conflicts, emotional disturbances, anxiety, adverse childhood experiences/trauma, issues with self-esteem, neurodivergence, and grief."

A Quote Amruta Resonates With.

"Those who have a why to live, can bear with almost any how. ~ Viktor Frank"