Get to know Ayushi.

City & Background

Ayushi Shah (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online and offline. They practice in Khar West.

They're 28 years old and have been practicing since over 5 years.

English, Hindi, and Gujarati are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 4,000 - 6,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master of Arts, Psychology - Clinical Psychology, Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University, Mumbai 2019,Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Major), University of Mumbai. 2017.

Additional qualifications:Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Training Program (Basic + Advanced), in Vivo 2016,REBT With Children Training Program, in Vivo, 2016,Grief & Bereavement Counselling, Elmira Strange, 2020.

Why they became a therapist.

"I grew up in a small town where mental health was never really spoken about. When my best friend lost her dad at a young age, there was no language, space, or support for what she was going through. I watched her struggle quietly for years-trying to function, trying to be strong, without anyone really asking how she was coping. Much later, when she finally started seeing a therapist, I saw a real shift in her life. Not because everything became …"

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

"After a first session, I hope clients leave feeling genuinely heard and respected-not analyzed or rushed toward solutions. More than anything, I want them to feel that there is space for them to exist exactly as they are, even if things feel messy, confusing, contradictory, or hard to put into words. I hope the session offers a sense of safety where they don’t have to shrink their experiences or make them more acceptable. Even if nothing feels …"

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

"I make my practice safe and affirmative by actively educating myself through reading, workshops, and peer discussions, and by bringing questions or challenges to my supervisor to reflect on my own assumptions and blind spots. I check in with clients about language, pronouns, and how they want their experiences acknowledged, and I invite feedback if anything in the session feels uncomfortable or invalidating. I also pay attention to how systemic …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relational difficulties, substance use concerns, family-related issues, life transitions, and questions around gender and sexuality. I also work with clients navigating the impact of systemic oppression, gendered expectations, cultural conflict, and minority stress, while staying attentive to how social context shapes emotional distress."

A Quote Ayushi Resonates With.

"Learning is bold, unlearning is bolder."