Get to know Dhruvi.

City & Background

Dhruvi J. Mehta (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online.

They're 27 years old and have been practicing since 4 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 2,200.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A. Clinical Psychology, SNDT Mumbai (2020).

Additional qualifications:Addressing Intimate Partner Violence (8-Week Training), Raah: The Guided Path (2024),Strength Based Counselling Models (4-Week Training), Raah: The Guided Path (2023),UGC NET in Psychology (2022).

Why they became a therapist.

"Counselling is my calling. As a survivor of complex trauma, I spent my early years trying to make sense of my lived experiences and their impact. I searched for someone or something that could name, acknowledge, and really understand what I was going through. Psychology paved the way forward for that. I chose to be a counsellor to co-create and hold space with clients — where you feel free to show up as you are, your experiences are honored, and …"

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

"After the first session, I hope clients leave with a sense of safety — knowing they have been seen and heard, don’t have to figure it all out alone, and can have therapy be a source of support."

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

"I am deeply committed to honoring and validating the identities, experiences, and needs of queer and trans folx. I remain mindful of the privilege I hold, both within and outside the therapy room. Addressing systemic inequalities, being open to feedback, and engaging in ongoing processes of learning and unlearning are central to my practice. I actively engage in continued education. I seek to stay updated on best practices and evolving …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I primarily work with individuals in the age range of 18 to 45 years, who experience concerns such as procrastination, self-doubt, stress, burnout, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, body image issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief/loss, and life transitions. I have a keen ability to support those who have survived childhood trauma, intimate partner violence (IPV), and domestic violence (DV)."

A Quote Dhruvi Resonates With.

"We need never be hopeless, because we can never be irreparably broken. — John Green"