Get to know Komal.

City & Background

Komal Chelani (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor who practices online.

They're 35 years old and have been practicing since 11 years.

Hindi, English, Gujarati, and Sindhi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 2,000 - 3,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A. Psychology (Clinical), M.S. University, Vadodara,P.G. Diploma in Clinical & Applied Hypnosis, M.S.U. Vadodara.

Why they became a therapist.

"During my growing-up period, I hardly got a safe and non-judgmental place to talk and express my feelings. As I grew older, I came to know about therapy and counselling and chose to study psychology. During my master's program, I got a chance to be more aware of my childhood traumas and emotional struggles and worked on them. This led me to continue practicing as a psychotherapist/counsellor. I am very grateful for having an opportunity to …"

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

"As a therapist, I believe in making my clients feel easy and familiar with the therapeutic alliance by discussing the confidentiality clause and therapy approach before I dive into taking an in-depth history of their symptoms. 1. The understanding that therapy is not the process of fixing ourselves. It is all about being aware of our unhealthy patterns and exploring new healthy coping strategies to help ourselves. 2. Understanding my …"

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

"- I have mentioned a column of preferred pronounces in my client intake form so I can call them the way they want them to be called. - I always ask my queer clients to correct me if I state anything that made them feel judged or uncomfortable unintentionally. - I always apologize if they feel uncomfortable in the therapeutic conversation, and I make sure not to repeat that. - At the end of every session, I check with my clients if they feel …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"Population: I deal with people coming from different walks of life. Age group: I work with children, teens, and adults. Areas of concern: Anxiety issues, Depression and Mood disorders, Sleep and eating disorders, Existantial crisis, Body dysmorphia and Body image issues, Adjustment issues, Trauma and Grief counselling, Psychosomatic issues, Relationship problems, Parent counselling, Examination anxiety and Academic stress, Bullying, and other …"

A Quote Komal Resonates With.

"Sometimes all we feel is fear, but there is more strength and love inside us than you can possibly imagine. ~ Charlie Mackesy"