Get to know Drashti.

City & Background

Drashti Senghani (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online.

They're 27 years old and have been practicing since 3 years.

English, Hindi, and Gujarati are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 900 - 1,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counseling Practice).

Additional qualifications:Diploma in Narrative Practices 2022,Certificate in Queer Affirmative Practices, MHI.

Why they became a therapist.

"Initially, I chose this field because I was intrigued by the prospect (later found to be misleading), of human behaviour being predictable. However, what truly cemented my commitment to this career was how it helped me gain a deeper understanding of my own concerns and needs. Through my personal experiences, I felt the importance of timely and adequate mental health support. This inspires me to continue playing a role in others' journeys …"

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

"I believe the general objective of the first session is to start the process of building a strong therapeutic relationship. I hope for the client to feel deeply seen and heard and eventually leave with the perception of therapy as a secure and welcoming space where their experiences are safely held and honored. Beyond that, the first session also serves as an opportunity to provide the client with a sense of the overall structure of our therapy …"

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

"In an attempt to create a safe and queer-affirmative therapeutic environment, I try to use gender-neutral language, continuously educate myself, not make assumptions and actively seek perspectives, experiences, and expectations of queer clients. Using curiosity, I try to understand how their queerness intersects with their other identities and stay informed about issues affecting the queer community. Additionally, I seek supervision that is queer …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

" I work with young and middle aged adults facing various concerns like anxiety, stress, self-image issues, relationship issues, loss and grief, trauma, work-life concerns, academic concerns, exploring neurodivergence etc."

A Quote Drashti Resonates With.

"We are all broken, that's how the light gets in ~ Ernst Hemingway"