Get to know Aprajita.

City & Background

Aprajita Karki (She/They) is a mental health counsellor from Lucknow who practices online.

They're 27 years old and have been practicing since 3 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA Counselling Psychology,BA (Hons) Psychology.

Why they became a therapist.

"I’ve always been curious as a child. I always wanted to know people and myself deeply. However, there weren’t many opportunities in my life where I could do so. I felt different because we all are different in our ways. But I felt we needed spaces where our differences wouldn’t matter as much. However, what would matter would be how happy we wanted to feel and how true we could be to ourselves. In my desire to know myself deeply I became a …"

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

"The only feeling I want all my clients to take back with them is the safety to be themselves. If they feel like they can open up to me about their problems, half of my job is done. "

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

"My truest answer would be that I actively consume a lot of queer media. I read, engage and learn from the direct experiences of people in the community. I place more importance in the lived experiences of queer people. This means, any attempt at making my practice safe and affirmative comes from the narratives and feedback of queer people. I learn from my clients what safe means for them and work together to build it. Exploration of queer …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"Currently, I work with individuals in the age range of 18-40 years. My experience so far has been in dealing with concerns related to complex trauma, neglect or emotional abuse, grief, relational problems, anxiety, depression, work-place stress, issues of adjustment, mental health concerns related to chronic illness, gender and sexuality, or any other emotional difficulties. "

A Quote Aprajita Resonates With.

"You are born twice. The first time they impose ideas, thoughts and identities on you. The second time you go on a self discovery to find or create yourself. Don't miss the second birth."