Get to know Ana.

City & Background

Ana Khan (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online.

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

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,500 - 2,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A in Applied Psychology (Specialization in Counseling).

Additional qualifications:Diploma in Community Mental Health by NIMHANS.

Why they became a therapist.

"I feel that all of us deserve to experience unconditional positive acceptance and compassion in our lives. We all want to feel understood, cared for, valued, and have a sense of belonging. While therapy might not suffice all these needs it offers clients an opportunity to experience it in brief moments of time, through the process. I believe that therapy has something to offer to each one of us. I have experienced the power of therapy both as a …"

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

"I would like them to experience warmth, non-judgment and feel validated as they talk about their experiences. This space can normalize conversations around mental health and encourage them to talk openly about the same in other safe spaces too. I would also like them to experience the dynamic without a power differential so they feel empowered to take up space and ask questions in any future therapeutic encounters. "

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

"I have learned Queer Affirmative Practices during my coursework at TISS. I have also had the opportunity of working with queer clients. My approach is one where non-judgment, safety, and active listening are offered to my clients. Regular check-ins about how they feel during the sessions and if they have any feedback are often useful to gauge if the therapeutic relationship is a good fit for the client. Deconstructing heteronormative narratives …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with young adults, adults and couples. I have the experience of dealing with concerns like trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, relationship concerns, separation/divorce and loss. "

A Quote Ana Resonates With.

""He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.""