Get to know Ananya.

City & Background

Ananya Nath (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Guwahati who practices online.

They're 30 years old and have been practicing since 5 years.

Assamese, Hindi, and English are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,600.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Masters in Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology).

Additional qualifications: Certificate Course in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Foundation Course on Trauma Focused Psychotherapy South Asian Diploma in Narrative Ideas and Practices in 2023 With Narrative Practices India.

Why they became a therapist.

"Growing up, I could see that people around me were struggling (including me). The pain was not the same. Pain meant different things to different people. Their coping techniques were different. When sharing those stories of pain, I saw rigidity in how other people viewed those stories. Living with those wounds and suffering bought about feeling of shame, guilt, and helplessness. Those stories and experiences made me view those wounds with …"

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

"Sharing those moments of pain and suffering can be overwhelming and can make one feel exposed and vulnerable, I would hope my clients to feel seen, understood and held after their first session. Additionally, I would want my clients to feel safe to explore their wounds and be their authentic self."

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

"I communicate my views of anti-oppression stance in my sessions by using inclusive language, inclusive listening and asking questions regarding their preferences. I educate and train myself through literature and community engagements to use the lens of inclusivity in my sessions. "

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I support adults (18 and above) in their emotional and psychological journey. I work with clients experiencing suicidal ideation and thoughts of self harm by exploring their stories safely, deeply and in a way that feels stable and unthreatning to us. I also support clients struggling through concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, trauma, abuse, interpersonal violence, parentification, neglect, pre-marital struggles, …"

A Quote Ananya Resonates With.

"“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” ~ Albert Camus"