Get to know Naina.

City & Background

Naina Uppal (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Delhi who practices online and offline. They practice in Vasant Kunj/ Hauz Khas.

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

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A. in Lifespan Counselling, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai (March 2022).

Additional qualifications:Transactional Analysis (TA) 101, ITAA (June 2025).

Why they became a therapist.

"I chose to become a therapist because I have always been deeply curious about the human experience, our emotions, relationships, and the ways we make meaning of our lives. I have also experienced the impact therapy can have, and noticed the absence of vulnerable, deeply attuned, and safe spaces while growing up. Being a therapist allows me to create and hold those spaces, not only for my clients, but also for myself and the larger community."

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

"After a first session, I hope my clients leave feeling understood and a little lighter, having experienced the warmth, curiosity, and attention to their pace. I hope they leave with a clearer sense of what therapy with me could feel like: collaborative, in-depth, and holding. Above all, I want them to know that their feelings, struggles, and hopes belong here, and that they will be seen, understood, and empowered."

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

"I strive to make my practice a space where queer and trans* identities feel affirmed, respected, and never pathologized. To hold this space responsibly, I engage in ongoing learning, through trainings, readings, and conversations within queer communities while also unlearning biases shaped by my own social conditioning. I bring these reflections into supervision and peer discussions so I can remain accountable and not complacent. For me, …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work primarily with adults between the ages of 18 and 40. The concerns I often support clients with include grief and loss, anxiety, depression, attachment and relationship patterns, self-development, and existential dilemmas."

A Quote Naina Resonates With.

"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. ~ Carl Jung"