Get to know Parvathi.

City & Background

Parvathi Ganesan (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Hyderabad who practices online.

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

English are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 2,250 - 2,750.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA Applied Psychology from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.

Additional qualifications:Trained in 8-Week Mindfulness Meditation Course by Innerspace,Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice (QACP) by MHI.

Why they became a therapist.

"I think I became a counsellor because of how confusing and lonely certain parts of growing up felt. School was hard. I often felt out of place, and I didn’t really have the language to explain what I was going through. I spent a lot of time trying to manage things on my own. Looking back, I think I just really needed someone to sit with me, to listen without judgment. That’s what drew me to this work--to offer others the kind of space I wish …"

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

"I hope they leave feeling like, “Okay… maybe I can do this.” Like something about the space felt safe enough to come back to. It doesn’t have to be big or life-changing but just a small sense of relief or comfort, or even just knowing they were really listened to."

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

"I try to make therapy a space where queer and trans* folks don’t have to perform or explain themselves just to feel safe. It’s in the little things--like not giving preset options for pronouns so people can share them in their own words, using gender-neutral terms, and not making assumptions about someone’s identity, relationships, or experiences. I try to be careful with language, not make assumptions, and stay open to being corrected. …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with adults who are going through different kinds of emotional struggles: like anxiety, low mood, overthinking, burnout, relationship issues, grief, or feeling stuck and unsure about the future. I also support people dealing with past trauma, body image concerns, or low self-worth. I’m especially mindful of how things like caste, gender, and sexuality can affect our mental health. I often work with queer and questioning folks, people from …"

A Quote Parvathi Resonates With.

"Shame dies when stories are told in safe places ~ Ann Voskamp"