Get to know Geenaa.

City & Background

Geenaa Thaploo (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Jammu who practices online.

They're 26 years old and have been practicing since 4 years.

Kashmiri, English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,300.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master of Arts, Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counselling Practice), TISS (2021).

Additional qualifications:Mental Health Training Program (Hybrid Mode) MHTP XII, Ummeed (2025) ,Diploma in Community Mental Health for Psychologists, NIMHANS (April, 2023).

Why they became a therapist.

"When I was a child, I came across the reading of Paulo Coelho. His reading inspired me to search for a domain of study which focused on emotions and behaviors. In the simplest answer, the reason I chose to be a counsellor is because I am curious about people and their stories."

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

"A space and feeling where they are heard without any judgment"

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

"Staying informed and building in-depth understanding of concepts like gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, and the impact of heteronormativity. Practicing intersectionality, using inclusive language, and demonstrating engagement and affirmation"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"Stress, anxiety, and depression management, relationship issues, caregiver well-being"

A Quote Geenaa Resonates With.

"The moment you stop being a student , you stop learning. So always be a student, never think that you know everything, World is quite vast. ~ Zulfikar Ali, Senior from TISS"