Get to know Aryan.

City & Background

Aryan Somaiya (He/Him) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online and offline. They practice in Vashi.

They're 37 years old, identify as Trans*, Queer, and have been practicing since 7 years.

Hindi, English, and Gujarati are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 799 - 2,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA, Clinical Psychology.

Additional qualifications:PGD in Counselling From TISS,QACP Co-Creator.

Why they became a therapist.

"Healing others always becomes your safe space when you want to heal yourself."

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

"That they aren't alone and we all are doing our best with the accessible resources and choices."

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

"I'm out on my profile, talk about my trans and queer experiences. Discuss movies, shows, lived realities, build on their milestones."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"Assuming most as I have worked with ages 15 to 60. Have no experience with children below 12."

A Quote Aryan Resonates With.

"Anger is a political act of resistance and it is loaded with information and energy ~ Audre Lorde"