Get to know Cleo.

City & Background

Cleo Law (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Bengaluru who practices online and offline.

They're 25 years old and have been practicing since over 1 year.

English, Hindi, and Bengali are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,700 - 2,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA in Clinical Psychology, Amity University (UP), 2023,BA in Psychology, University of Delhi, 2021.

Why they became a therapist.

"I was always curious about psychology and found myself drawn to it quite naturally. As I studied it more, it helped me understand myself better, and also made me more aware of what others around me might be carrying. I started to notice, in friends and family, the kind of support that could’ve made a difference if it had been available. That stayed with me. Wanting to be able to hold space for people in those moments, and to do it with care and …"

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

"I hope they leave feeling a little more seen, and a little less alone. That they don’t have to perform or explain themselves to be understood. In a first session, I try to offer a space where people can arrive just as they are: unsure, guarded, emotional, or anything in between. My hope is that they get a sense that this space can hold what they’re carrying, and that there’s room for us to explore things at their pace, in a way that feels safe …"

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 a core commitment in my practice. I work towards this by paying attention to the power dynamics that show up in the room, holding space for each person’s lived experience without assumptions, and allowing them to define how they want to be seen, named, and understood. My practice is informed by queer-affirmative frameworks, and I continue to engage with resources like the QACP …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I’ve mostly work with young adults navigating concerns around self-esteem, relationships, grief, chronic illness, and life transitions. I also work with clients exploring identity, including queerness and neurodivergence, and how larger systems impact their emotional world. Across concerns, I aim to hold a space that feels collaborative, thoughtful, and responsive to each person’s context."

A Quote Cleo Resonates With.

"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I dont find myself saying, Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner. I dont try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds. ~ Carl R. Rogers"