Get to know Nidhi.

City & Background

Nidhi Rane (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online and offline. They practice in Parel East.

They're 26 years old and have been practicing since 3 years.

Hindi, Marathi, and English are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 900 - 1,200.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA in Applied Psychology (Clinical & Counselling Practices), TISS (August 2021).

Additional qualifications:One-Year Program in Narrative Therapy and Community Work (Dulwich Center, Australia),50-Hours of Certificate Course in Trauma-Informed Care - Psychoshiksha.

Why they became a therapist.

"Becoming a Psychologist is not just a career choice for me, but a calling rooted in curiosity to explore diverse human experiences including mine with openness. My own and significant others' mental health journeys continued to fuel my passion and dedication towards this field. Knowing the impact this profession has to offer on different levels from self to people you get to work with in therapy and on community level as well has been the …"

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

"After their first session, I hope my clients feel heard, understood, and supported in a safe environment. First session could be seen as a foundational block to begin the trusted therapeutic relationship that offers openness, genuineness, transparency and authenticity. Their hopes from therapy and goals in therapy can be understood to further collaboratively work on them."

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

"In my therapeutic practice, I create a safe and affirmative space for queer and transgender individuals by fostering an environment of respect, understanding, and acceptance. I prioritize listening to their experiences without judgment, using language that affirms their identities, and staying informed about LGBTQ+ issues. I also openly acknowledge any gaps in my understanding and actively seek to learn and grow from their perspectives. My goal …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with young and middle aged adults experiencing concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-image issues, trauma, loss and grief, work-life concerns, academic concerns, existential crisis, self harm and suicidal ideations."

A Quote Nidhi Resonates With.

"We are all authors of our own lives, but we sometimes forget that we have the power to edit and rewrite our stories. ~ David Epston"