Get to know Namisha.

City & Background

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

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

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA in Applies Psychology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (2020-2022).

Additional qualifications:Introduction to Community, Philosophy and Psychotherapy: Philadelphia Association (June 2024).

Why they became a therapist.

"I distinctly remember that I was in 9th grade when a school counsellor took a class for us and it really fascinated me. It was then that I was exposed to the word 'psychology' and the field as well which led me to eventually pursue humanities. As I grew up, pursued my higher education in psychology, I increasingly grew aware of the generational trauma and mental health struggles in my community, family and within me. The desire to …"

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

"First therapy sessions can often be a mix of various emotions for both the client and the therapist. There is uncertainty, nervousness, a feeling of not knowing and various other emotions, thoughts and questions that can tickle one's mind and heart. In all of these, first and foremost I hope to give the clients a "sense of ease" as they decide to sit with me in the space. Alongside that, I hope to convey to them a "sense of …"

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

"We are all born and brought up in a society that is dominated by ideologies that are patriarchal and heteronormative. This makes all of us consciously and unconsciously - internalize narratives about bodies, biology and identities whether they serve us or not. Therapy work, much of which is informed by such dominant ideologies needs to be sensitive to this. I incorporate this by first and foremost by being continually mindful and reflective of my …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I engage with a range of psycho-social concerns experienced by individuals with diverse identities (with respect to gender, sexuality, neurodivergence) and from various socio-political and economic backgrounds; that prevent them from living and experiencing their full range of humanness. These includes areas related to self, work, relationships, family, society, culture, trauma, grief, abuse and other related concerns. I currently practice with …"

A Quote Namisha Resonates With.

"Whatever is going on with us is not so very mysterious and it isnt a disease process. It is the diversity and uniqueness of who we are. And noticing how we are connected mentally and relationally to others and to our bodies is what counts. ~ Lawrence E. Hedges"