Get to know Meghna.

City & Background

Meghna Motwani (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Varanasi who practices online.

They're 28 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 - 2,200.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A. Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, 2020.

Additional qualifications:Fellowship Program for Mental Health Advocacy and Leadership for Individuals Children and Their Families (Fmhalicf), Pause for Perspective, Hyderabad, June 2023,PG Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Banaras Hindu University, 2021,Mindfulness Based Symptom Management, Pause for Perspective (Hyderabad), 2022.

Why they became a therapist.

"I realised in school, it was my psychology professor I'd admire the most and feel safe around and as a result I ended up not only taking her classes but loving it. I noticed I have a natural flare to hold space for everyone, understanding the nuances of knowing people and what they're grappling with."

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

"I hope that my clients feel seen & understood in the session. I hope they feel it's a space where they can talk about anything without the fear of being judged. I hope they take back with them a sense of comfort & acceptance."

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

"I use queer affirmative language in my practice. I have build pool of resources including data of medical professionals that are queer affirmative or atleast queer friendly and provide tools tailored to client's need. Consuming lgbtq+ media, literature & my own experiences has shaped my understanding of power structure within the community which I like to unpack in the sessions as they show up. Engaging in self reflective work and …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I mostly work with young adults and I specialise in working with various concerns like anxiety, relationship with self & others, parental & family conflict, job stress, adjustment issues, grief and folks navigating adult ADHD. My clientele base includes queer, disabled and cis-het folks ranging from students to working professionals, pan India and abroad."

A Quote Meghna Resonates With.

"When the big things feel out of control...focus on what you love right under your nose. ~ Charlie Mackesy, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse."