Get to know Jeni.

City & Background

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

They're 26 years old and have been practicing since 3 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,800 - 2,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA clinical Psychology.

Additional qualifications:Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice, MHI, Oct 2021,30 Hours of Training for Transactional Analysis With Gestalt Work, June 2020.

Why they became a therapist.

"I have always been curious about everything that humans do, why we think or behave in a certain way, and where the difference in the behaviour comes from. Psychology answered all these questions for me as I stumbled upon the subject in college. Gradually, it helped me understand all the nuances of human functioning which further facilitated self-awareness. Becoming a counsellor meant helping other individuals in their journey to self-discovery …"

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

"In the first session, the focus is to build rapport with the client and to gauge whether we are the perfect fit for each other for this process. The aim is to make the clients feel safe, heard, and comfortable in that space, where we explore their expectations and needs from the process and discuss the nature of this process, followed by identifying the concerns and setting the goals and pace collaboratively. "

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

"I have received a training in Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice. I have also had the opportunity of working with queer clients. I ensure that I use inclusive language, ask for pronouns and state mine, as well as educate myself on queer and trans* people’s experiences and concerns. I make sure that I am not only engaging in learning and educating myself with the required resources and and training materials but also unlearning various aspects …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with individuals facing various concerns like anxiety, stress, self-image concerns, loss and grief, trauma, sexuality, work-life concerns, academic concerns, etc. I mainly work with young adults (18-30 years of age)"

A Quote Jeni Resonates With.

"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them ~ Maya Angelou"