Get to know Kritika.

City & Background

Kritika Kaul (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Gurugram who practices online and offline.

They're 26 years old and have been practicing since 2 years.

English are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,500 - 2,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A. Clinical Psychology, Amity University, 2022.

Additional qualifications:Post-Graduate Diploma in Narrative Therapy & Community Work (The Dulwich Centre).

Why they became a therapist.

"I’ve always had an interest in how differently people experience and interpret the world around them. Growing up, I'd often wonder about “how” or “why” someone understood or felt something the way they did - like how our personal stories and what matters to us can completely shape how we interpret things. This natural curiosity about people's inner worlds is what first drew me to psychology. Through both personal experience with therapy …"

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

"By the end of our first meeting, I aim for clients to have a clearer picture of what working together might look like - the direction we could take and how we might get there. But most importantly, I hope they’ll leave feeling that they’ve found a warm, judgment-free space where they can be themselves and where there's hope for the changes they’re looking to make. Remember that there's no pressure to get everything "perfect" in …"

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

"I have undergone self-studied peer training in queer-affirmative counselling practice using a manual developed for and in the Indian context. I have been a part of groups and learning circles led by queer and trans folx which allowed me to learn from lived experiences and personal narratives. In my work, I use inclusive language and I remain aware of my status as an ally and the privilege attached to it. I am always learning by reading and …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with adults within the age range of 18-35. My scope of work is broad; some of the concerns I work with include depression, anxiety, relational and interpersonal difficulties, stress, adjustment difficulties and life transitions, borderline personality concerns, grief and loss, personal growth and self-development. If I feel like your concerns are out of my range of competence, I will surely help you find the right resources."

A Quote Kritika Resonates With.

"“Boats that stay in the harbor are safe, sweetheart, but thats not what boats were built for. ~ Fredrik Backman"