Get to know Niharikaa.

City & Background

Niharikaa Mehta (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, Hindi, and Gujarati are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,200 - 1,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MSc Clinical Pyschology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2023).

Additional qualifications:Trauma-Informed Approach to Psychological Interventions - Connect & Restore (CORE), April 2025,Transactional Analysis (TA) With Gestalt Work - Ashish Korday, February 2025,Addressing Grief in Therapy, Raah, July 2024.

Why they became a therapist.

"I discovered the field of counselling in high school, and it immediately felt like a calling. I’ve always believed that people carry deep emotional experiences within them, often without anyone to truly witness or hold space for those moments. Having personally felt the impact of being seen and heard, I was drawn to offer that same presence to others. Becoming a counsellor has allowed me to do meaningful work by creating safe, non-judgmental …"

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

"I hope clients leave the first session with a sense of comfort, feeling heard, accepted, and free from judgment. Most importantly, I want them to feel safe enough to be authentic and know that this is a space where their experiences matter."

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

"As a therapist rooted in humanistic principles, I welcome each individual with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and respect for who they are. I hold space for people from all communities, without expecting them to fit into any pre-defined box, allowing for fluid and open exploration of identity. I strive to ensure that gender, sexuality, and identity are never pathologized but seen as valid and integral parts of the self. I’m intentional …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with individuals between the ages of 18 to 45. I support a wide range of concerns including anxiety, grief and loss, mood-related issues, complex trauma, emotional regulation, and interpersonal difficulties. I also work with clients who are on a journey of self-exploration, identity development, or who are simply feeling stuck and seeking clarity."

A Quote Niharikaa Resonates With.

"Come as you are - there is room for each part of you."