Get to know Kuntal.

City & Background

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

They're 31 years old and have been practicing since 9 years.

English, Hindi, and Gujarati are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,800 - 3,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Masters in Psychology (Counseling) from SNDT University.

Additional qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology From Prafulta Centre for Psychological Wellness, Prafulta Postgraduate Certificate in Attachment Theory From International Attachment Network; South Asian Diploma in Narrative Ideas and Practices From Narrative Practices India (NPI);.

Why they became a therapist.

"In grade 8, I came across Psychology by chance. Having no understanding prior to this, I searched and read about psychology and what does this study of behaviour mean. While growing up, I used to observe people around me and be very confused by their actions and behaviours. I would always have questions about the whys and how’s of things. This curiosity led me to become a counsellor to undertake the understanding of human behaviour."

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

"I feel that there are lot of expectations on getting it “right” in the first therapy session. I believe that therapy is a journey and it takes a while to get it right. My hope is that I am able to help my clients to co-create their hopes for this process. To have a space of resonance and gentleness for themselves. A space where they can be heard and seen."

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

"I am someone who follows the policy of “ask and not assume.” While introducing myself, I share my pronouns. I ask my clients for their pronouns and names which they would want me to use. I share my pronouns on social media handles as well as communication channels. I update myself with articles, courses and media. Using “they/them” pronouns while talking about third person. I have references for therapists and support groups who are queer …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with young adults and couples in the age groups of 18 - 40 years residing globally. I work with these experiences, but not limited to, interpersonal relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, work-life difficulties and navigating life transitions. I also work with therapists by providing them with therapy."

A Quote Kuntal Resonates With.

"Words are, in not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it. ~ Albus Dumbledore."