Get to know Priyanka.

City & Background

Priyanka Sreekanth (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Bengaluru who practices online and offline.

They're 27 years old and have been practicing since over 4 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: MSc. in Counselling Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), 2020.

Additional qualifications: Post-Graduate Diploma in Trauma Focused Therapy, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Nov 2024) Certified Integral Somatic Psychology Practitioner, Prafulta – Center for Psychological Well-Being Narrative Exposure Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy Collective (APA Approved Sponsor of Continued Education).

Why they became a therapist.

"Growing up amidst chaos and facing adversity at different points in life has given me a deep understanding of pain and suffering. At the same time, I've been lucky to know kindness, resilience, hope, and joy! Holding these experiences together, left me fascinated by the human condition and seeking to make sense of it. This drew me towards psychology, philosophy, and of course, people. I have felt how the compassionate presence of another, can …"

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

"I hope they feel respected and safe enough to express themselves as authentically as they’d like, and to return just as they are- in whatever mental state they find themselves in. I want to convey that this is truly a collaborative process, where supporting their wellbeing is at the heart of our work, and that all parts of them are welcome here. The pacing, focus, and direction of therapy are things we can decide and adjust together, based on …"

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

"Holding a safe space for queer and trans folks in my practice begins with not making assumptions about anyone’s identity or personhood (right from the intake process) and embodying a nonjudgmental, compassionate presence that invites each person to show up as they are. I make sure to use inclusive and affirming language, respect and affirm pronouns, and remain open to correction and feedback if I misstep. I check in regularly and invite …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with adults aged between 20-60 from diverse backgrounds in Individual therapy. As a trauma-focused therapist, I specialize in helping people work through complex trauma (particularly childhood and relational trauma) and its various manifestations. I address a range of issues including cptsd, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, difficult family dynamics, attachment patterns, emotional regulation, people-pleasing, …"

A Quote Priyanka Resonates With.

"To be human is to remember that this being human is an experiment without a goal or destination, but with a plan that includes learning about love at its center. ~ Sheryl Paul, The Wisdom of Anxiety"