Get to know Dhritiman.

City & Background

Dhritiman Ray (He/Him) is a mental health counsellor from Delhi who practices online.

They're 30 years old, identify as Queer, and have been practicing since 5 years.

English, Hindi, and Bengali are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 800 - 2,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA Psychology, University of Delhi,MSc Global Mental Health, University of Glasgow.

Additional qualifications:Member of British Psychological Society; ,Internationally Certified Solution-Focused Practitioner.

Why they became a therapist.

"I guess several reasons converged and something deep resonated with me in this profession. First, I know how lonely and dreadful it is to go through mental health struggles alone even if you have people around you. Being able to provide a safe space to both distressing emotions and the yearning for growth and healing is intensely rewarding. Second, after trying out my hand at a desk job, I knew that I could never do that. I wanted meaning from my …"

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

"The feeling of being heard and seen. The feeling that what they are experiencing is real and can be put into words. The feeling of being understood. The feeling that they are not alone. The feeling that their distress is a part of what they feel and there are several other parts of their self as well. The feeling of being safe while being able to be vulnerable in whatever way they see fit."

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

"I ask every client how they would like to be addressed. I don't force them to talk about their queerness unless they feel safe enough to talk about it. There are no taboos or stigmas around any topic relating to queerness in my practice. I have also been a part of many queer spaces. For instance, I was a Safe Access Fellow and I helped build a directory of queer-friendly health practitioners in Delhi/NCR."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"Trauma. Grief. Stigma and confusion that surrounds queerness. I work with individuals between the ages of 15 and 35 usually."

A Quote Dhritiman Resonates With.

"It is a joy to be hidden and a disaster not to be found. ~ Donald Winnicott"