Get to know Anagha.

City & Background

Anagha Vidyasagar (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Bengaluru who practices online and offline. They practice in HSR Layout & Indiranagar.

They're 25 years old and have been practicing since 2 years.

English, Hindi, and Malayalam are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,800.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master of Science (Psychology-Counselling), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), 2023,Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Mumbai, 2021.

Additional qualifications:Diploma in Narrative Practices, Narrative Practices India Collective, 2024.

Why they became a therapist.

"I became a counsellor out of a deep understanding of what it's like to struggle in isolation-to feel alone without the means to let someone in. My fundamental hope is to ease that loneliness for others."

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

"First sessions can be nerve-wracking! My hope is that my client leaves knowing their feelings are valid and have room to exist in our space. I want them to feel seen and heard, and to understand that there is always space to bring things up at their own pace."

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

"My practice is built on a foundation of inclusive, non-assuming curiosity. I keep learning about queer and trans* experiences, both through my work and my personal life. Witnessing and experiencing queerness with my close circle has made a huge impact on how I hold care as an active affirming practice while exploring queer and trans* identities."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I commonly work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and self-identity. I have a particular focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals and am passionate about creating a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities."

A Quote Anagha Resonates With.

"“...meaning is possible even in spite of suffering - provided, certainly, that the suffering is unavoidable. If it were avoidable, however, the meaningful thing to do would be to remove its cause, be it psychological, biological or political. To suffer unnecessarily is masochistic rather than heroic.”\n\n ~ Mans Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl"