Get to know Priyamvada.

City & Background

Priyamvada Aggarwal (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Delhi who practices online and offline. They practice in Sector 15A Noida.

They're 29 years old and have been practicing since 6 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 2,500 - 3,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MSc Counselling Studies from University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK,COSCA Validated Postgraduate Certificate In Counselling Studies, University of Edinburgh.

Why they became a therapist.

"Being a very curious child, the 'why' of things always intrigued me. Initially, I started studying psychology to satisfy my endless wondering about the 'why' of human nature. My desire for seeking deeper understanding specifically around mental health also came from watching people close to me struggle with their own mental health while growing up. Perhaps, I wished to understand and support them better. I was drawn to study …"

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

"Our first session together will involve an in-take process, where I aim to get to know you at a larger level than just the issues you are facing. What does a day in your life look and what does it feel like to be you? We will talk about your goals for therapy, social support, hopes and dreams, family structure - along with the problem you're seeking therapy for. Deeper work towards your goals together starts from the second session. During …"

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

"My language is inclusive and affirmative. Through continued learning, I keep myself aware of the concerns faced by queer and trans folx. I work with a systemic framework, keeping in the mind the role of culture, discrimination, patriarchy, legal structures and how this impacts a persons mental health. Self-reflection to check my own implicit biases stemming from living in a hetro-normative society is also important to me. "

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with both adolescents and individuals above 18. A non-exhaustive list of concerns I work with are anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship distress or conflict, life transitions, work/education stressors, grief, loss and bereavement. I do not work with sexual trauma. "

A Quote Priyamvada Resonates With.

"It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart ~ Rainer Maria Rilke"