Get to know Pragya.

City & Background

Pragya Gopinath (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Delhi who practices online. They practice in Alaknanda.

They're 26 years old and have been practicing since 1 year.

English are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,400 - 1,800.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A Psychology (Psycho social Clinical Studies), Ambedkar University Delhi.

Why they became a therapist.

"I chose to become a counsellor because of my natural inclination towards understanding people and how they become who they are. My own experience in therapy and seeing the mental health struggles of people around me made me believe in the value and importance of counselling. ."

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

"I hope a client will take back a sense of being held and truly seen. I also hope that they have been able to ask whatever questions they may have and gain a better understanding of what therapy with me will look like."

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

"I have experience working with queer folx and have undergone peer training in queer-affirmative counselling practice using a manual developed for and in the Indian context. I have been interested in queer-feminist writing since my undergraduate days; my background in literature sparked this interest and is one of the reasons I chose a psychology Masters program which took a psychosocial approach."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"My scope of work is broad; some of the concerns I work with are loneliness, depression, anxiety, body image issues, relational and interpersonal difficulties, stress, adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, personal growth and self development."

A Quote Pragya Resonates With.

"Theres a crack in everything; thats how the light gets in. (Leonard Cohen)"