Get to know Preet.

City & Background

Preet Mataliya (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online and offline. They practice in Jogeshwari East.

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 (₹) 1,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A. in Counselling Psychology, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai (2023).

Additional qualifications:Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Course From Udemy by Chris Worfolk, Holbeck College.

Why they became a therapist.

"When I look back, I think the idea was just to be in a helping profession. Choosing psychology wasn’t a conscious choice, I became drawn and inclined as I walked the path ahead. Resonating with the work, intention and core values. The field chose me and then I chose to embody it. As I learned about psychology and counselling, I saw the work closer to what I stand for- which is authenticity in relationship with self and others, having meaningful …"

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

"I think the feeling of, “I can give it a shot!” Or I felt “warm, accepted and understood.” For many the 1st session could be new, strange, anxiety-provoking or overwhelming (not the case always but yeah, those jitters, apprehensions are all okay!) and if after the first session, they feel at ease with sharing 50 minutes with me, I think it’s a job well done. Besides, I’d like them to have some understanding of the work that I do, how the process …"

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

"I actively engage in ongoing learning and unlearning. I regularly attend workshops, courses and training programs focused on queer-affirmative practices. I remain conscious of my own privileges, hold space for continuous self-reflection and challenge any internalized biases I may hold. I’m also supported in this work by my supervisor, Ms. Kajal Makwana, who is trained in QACP Counselling and consistently guides me in strengthening this lens in my …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I address a wide range of concerns in counselling, including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem and self-image concerns, academic and career-related stress, emotional regulation, familial conflicts, and life transitions to name a few. I work with individuals across the lifespan, primarily supporting clients aged 14 to 50 years. This includes adolescents, young adults and adults from diverse …"

A Quote Preet Resonates With.

"Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up. ~ Brené Brown"