Get to know Pavitra.

City & Background

Pavitra Sahay (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Kolkata who practices online.

They're 31 years old and have been practicing since 8 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,500 - 2,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.Sc. in Psychological Counselling .

Additional qualifications:Short Term Training Program in Narrative Ideas & Practices,Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Common Emotional Disorders (Advanced Level),Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) - Basic & Advanced Levels.

Why they became a therapist.

"I was always fascinated with understanding myself and others around me, on a deeper level. That, along with my personal struggles led me to pursue psychology as a subject. The deep-rooted stigma around mental health, gaps in the system and a dearth of well trained, genuine, and ethical professionals further fuelled my desire to contribute, which led me onto the path of becoming a counsellor."

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

"I hope for them to feel safe, heard and accepted as they are."

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

"I constantly educate myself by reading up, attending workshops and by learning from the lived experiences of queer folx, whom I know. I am also looking forward to doing a course on Queer Affirmative Counselling Practices. "

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work primarily with adolescents and young adults, with concerns related to anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, and loss."

A Quote Pavitra Resonates With.

"Like tiny seeds with potent power to push through tough ground and become mighty trees, we hold innate reserves of unimaginable strength. We are resilient ~ Catherine DeVrye"