Get to know Bhoomi.

City & Background

Bhoomi Thakkar (They/Them) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online and offline. They practice in Borivali West.

They're 31 years old, identify as Queer, and have been practicing since 4 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Syracuse University, August 27, 2021,Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Mumbai, 11th January 2019.

Additional qualifications:AEDP Immersion Course 5/8 to 5/20/24, Heisel and Associates, Inc., May 21, 2024,Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice, Mariwala Health Initiative, May 2025.

Why they became a therapist.

"The therapist I am today is shaped by several life-changing experiences: persistence, masked neurodivergence, a strong interest in “making people happy,” learning/unlearning/relearning, growth, and failure. Familial experiences, personal mental health struggles, seeing a therapist for the first time, and some bite-sized revelations have all been core contributors on this journey. So, a combination of emotional trauma, a history of people …"

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

"The first few sessions can evoke a wide range of emotions in clients. My hope is for the therapeutic space to be a container and witness their experience in its fullest capacity. I like to believe I am a professional cheerleader to all my clients, and I hope I can express that in a way that makes them feel seen, heard, and acknowledged. Most importantly, I aim to have an open conversation about what good therapy looks like, feels like, and hold a …"

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

"With my Queer &/ Transgender clients, I learned the value of creating an expansive space for them. Therapy did not need to be perfect; it needed to be gentle, accepting, encouraging, affirming, and autonomy-centered. All my clients have had such layered experiences; most days, being able to show up as their authentic selves felt like a win in this space. From practicing chosen names/pronouns to processing traumatic memories, showing up for …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"Over the course of my professional journey, I have developed a deep sense of inclination to work with intense sadness, interpersonal relational concerns, people-pleasing tendencies, life transitions, and identity-related concerns. I support teens and adults navigating gender and sexuality based curiosities, adult ADHD, attachment wounds, and body-image-based concerns. I provide psychotherapeutic support with short-term stressors, and I have deep …"

A Quote Bhoomi Resonates With.

"Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it ~ Tori Amos"