Get to know Natasha.

City & Background

Natasha Irani (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online and offline. They practice in Kemps Corner.

They're 30 years old and have been practicing since 5 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 3,000 - 4,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counselling from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York,Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York.

Additional qualifications:Certified in Functional Family Therapy.

Why they became a therapist.

"Growing up, I had a close a family member who was struggling with their mental health. I saw first-hand how the stigma and lack of awareness surrounding mental health impacted access to their care and support. Very early on, I became curious to understand human behavior and why these differences existed. Audre Lorde in one of her poems accurately stated, “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and …"

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

"After a first session with a client, I hope my clients feel seen, heard and understood in their experiences and continue to feel that through consequent sessions. I hope through the session they were able to experience a safe, compassionate, accepting and collaborative space. Also, leaving the first session I would like my clients feel a sense of hope and motivation to continue the therapeutic process. "

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

"I am committed to creating safe, and affirmative space for queer and trans folx. I bring focus to the multifaceted aspects of each client’s identities, life experiences and explore the role of culture, race, caste, discrimination, social structures, systemic oppression and how it impacts our psychological well-being. Through continuing education and trainings, I ensure my own learning around concerns faced by queer and trans folx. My language is …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I specialize in working with teens, adults and families. In my work I see individuals who are looking for support around their experiences with life transitions, trauma, family conflict/relationship distress, anxiety, depression and career/education stressors. Additionally, I work with families experiencing interpersonal struggles and are looking for support to improve family functioning. "

A Quote Natasha Resonates With.

"If a person is understood, they belong ~ Carl Rogers"