Get to know Ashmita.

City & Background

Ashmita Mohan (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Bengaluru who practices online.

They're 29 years old and have been practicing since over 6 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master of Science (Counselling Psychology), Counselling Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), 2019.

Additional qualifications:Post Graduate Diploma in Trauma Focused Therapy, TISS, 2024,Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) Practicum, Psychological Trauma Treatment, Narrative Exposure Therapy Collective (NET.Collect), 2023,Foundations of Positive Psychology, the University of Pennsylvania (Issued via Coursera), 2022.

Why they became a therapist.

"At an early age in life, I had to bear the brunt of the hurdles that life puts you through, in the form of difficult experiences, moments that felt heavier than I could carry at the time. What got me through those phases wasn’t any grand solution or advice, but the quiet presence of a few people who stood by me, people who made me feel accepted, seen, and that I belonged, especially when the world otherwise didn’t seem willing to offer that …"

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

"After the first session, I hope my clients leave with a sense of safety and comfort, the feeling that they can show up as themselves, completely raw and unfiltered. I want them to know that they don’t have to have it all figured out, that this is a space where they can simply be. If they walk away with even a small sense of relief or hope that it’s okay to take things one step at a time, I think that’s a meaningful start."

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

"Creating a safe and affirmative space for queer and trans* clients is an ongoing, conscious practice for me. I strive to make therapy a space where every part of a person, identity, expression, and lived experience is met with respect, curiosity, and care. I regularly engage with queer-affirmative training spaces, literature, and supervision to deepen my understanding of the unique stressors and strengths within queer and trans* experiences. I …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with both adolescents and adults. The concerns I support clients with can vary widely, from stress, anxiety, and grief to challenges with self-esteem, relationships, and identity. Many of my clients come in navigating transitions, uncertainty about the future, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. I also work with individuals exploring questions around purpose, belonging, and self-worth, or those struggling with patterns that no longer …"

A Quote Ashmita Resonates With.

"You don’t have to be fearless. Doing it afraid is just as brave. ~ Morgan Harper Nichols"