Get to know Pratyusha.

City & Background

Pratyusha DV (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Bengaluru who practices offline. They practice in Arekere, Bannerghatta Road & Indiranagar.

They're 29 years old and have been practicing since 4 years.

English, Hindi, and Telugu are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,800 - 3,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A Applied Psychology with Specialisation in Counselling.

Additional qualifications:Diploma in Arts Based Therapy,Diploma in Life Skills and Reproductive Health.

Why they became a therapist.

"I have always had the desire to help and work with people and have been intrigued to understand how people connect with others or why we make the choices that we do. Growing up, I also realised that mental wellbeing is a part of every thing we do but many of us live through difficult times and don't have the vocabulary or the space to express ourselves or to seek help. I have also personally experienced the power of secure therapeutic …"

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

"After the first session, I hope clients feel heard and trusted. I hope the space and the therapeutic relationship feels safe enough for them to bring in all their colours and emotions, as they are."

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

"I have taken short courses & regularly read & follow prominent discourses to stay informed and build safe spaces for queer and trans folx. I try to follow an intersectional approach to explore aspects of privilege and oppression of one's identity. I also offer a sliding scale to those identifying as queer or trans. I hope to offer a space that feels safe to express and explore oneself in the way they wish to and open to learning how I …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with children, and adults of different ages, across a range of concerns. So far, I have primarily worked with anxiety, trauma, family conflict/distress, and relationship concerns. "

A Quote Pratyusha Resonates With.

"One step. They may not be able to imagine their depression lifting anytime soon, but they don’t need to. Doing something prompts you to do something else, replacing a vicious cycle with a virtuous one. Most big transformations come about from the hundreds of tiny, almost imperceptible, steps we take along the way. ~ Lori Gottlieb"