Get to know Avantika.

City & Background

Avantika Malhautra (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Goa who practices online. They practice in Siolim.

They're 36 years old and have been practicing since 11 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A Psychology.

Additional qualifications: Foundation in Expressive and Creative Arts Therapies Registered Expressive Arts Therapist PG Diploma in Mindfulness & Presence-Oriented Psychotherapy.

Why they became a therapist.

"I have experienced the transformative power of deep listening, reflecting, supporting, challenging and witnessing and I knew becoming a Psychotherapist would be my way of paying it forward."

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

"I hope for them to take back clarity of how the process works, the therapeutic goals we would work on together and the freedom to choose if I am the right fit as their therapist."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with adults aged 16 - 40 years. The areas of concern I address include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, grief, relationships, stress and self-growth."

A Quote Avantika Resonates With.

"I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself. ~ Maya Angelou"