Get to know Ankita.

City & Background

Ankita Sehrawat (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Delhi who practices online.

They're 29 years old, identify as Queer, and have been practicing since 6 years.

Hindi, and English are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,200 - 1,800.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master of Arts (Psychology) from Delhi University,BA(H) Psychology from Lady Shri Ram.

Why they became a therapist.

"I have always been fascinated and curious to unravel the deeper recesses of the complex human mind, while understanding the abstract emotions, cognitive processes and larger socio-cultural contexts to comprehend individual differences. "

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

"I hope after the first session my clients feel comfortable, safe, heard and respected. At the same time they should trust the process and be hopeful about the journey. Therapy can be a messy yet beautiful process of discovering, learning and unlearning. "

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

"I actively educate myself by reading literature, interacting with people from the community to understand their experiences and participating in QACP workshops. I ensure my practice is safe by using gender-inclusive language, ask clients their preferred pronouns, acknowledge the systemic and structural challenges. "

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I have years of working experience with adolescents, adults (young and middle age group) and parents in areas like Stress, anxiety, depression, suicide, body image, low self esteem, grief, identity, trauma m relationship and parenting issues. "

A Quote Ankita Resonates With.

"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. ~ Carl Gustav Jung"