Get to know Ramni.

City & Background

Ramni Kaushik (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Delhi who practices online.

They're 28 years old and have been practicing since 6 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,500 - 1,800.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology.

Additional qualifications:Trauma Informed Course by HNI,Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice by Mariwala Health Initiative.

Why they became a therapist.

"Well, its quite a story! I was that typical misfit in a medical section who was trying to make sense of friends' stories of agony and discord near a window while all the counter parts were busy preparing for the esteemed IITs and Medical colleges. It was only later I realized that people and narratives drive me like nothing else and hence listening to stories of resilience became the biggest motivation to be a mental health professional. "

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

"I believe the process of finding the right therapist is like matchmaking where you are striving to find the one you are connected to! So as clients enter therapy, looking for their best match, I make sure the first session provides them enough safe and open spaces to explore their ambiguities. Post their first session, most of my clients take back the assurance that their journey is going to be less lonely and more of a personalized experience …"

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

"1. I am training myself in queer affirmative counselling skills with the help of literature and MHI course material. 2. I am moving from a gender neutral stance to being more gender affirmative and sensitive by challenging my internalized beliefs of normalcy. 3. I am mindful of using language that is affirmative 4. Alongside my personal readings, I provide open spaces to my clients to talk about their sexualities and experiences that they …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I am comfortable working with young working professionals (cis heterosexuals'/queer) who are 18-35 years old in my private practice. In groups I can work with individuals as old as 45 years. I am adept at dealing with common mental health disorders, grief, work related concerns, relationship concerns and self harm to name a few. My approach is systemic and trauma informed and for those belonging to the vulnerable communities I prefer to …"

A Quote Ramni Resonates With.

"I actively follow Brene Brown's quote and one such quote that I closely resonate with would b: You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging."