Get to know Rashi.

City & Background

Rashi Maheshwari (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Surat who practices online.

They're 28 years old and have been practicing since 3 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,200.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA Psychology (Clinical).

Additional qualifications:Treating Complex Trauma With Internal Family Systems (IFS) by PESI.

Why they became a therapist.

"Since childhood, I have had a strong inclination to be in a helping profession where I could be of service to others. When I experienced my own mental health struggles for the first time as a teen, it was disheartening to see the highly stigmatized and ignorant narrative towards mental health in India. This paved the path for me to pursue psychology so that I could advocate for mental health awareness and contribute towards increasing the …"

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

"It is my hope that after our first session, the client feels understood and is hopeful about the process of therapy - I would hope to cultivate an environment where the client sees potential for trust, safety, and a mutually respectful therapeutic relationship that facilitates conditions for healing, growth and desired change. I would want clients to leave our first session with the knowledge that the counsellor is willing to make sufficient …"

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

"As a queer-affirmative practitioner, my effort is to co-create a safe and inclusive space, taking into account the unique stressors in the life of queer and trans individuals and how it impacts their mental health while being mindful of my own identity in the society as well as in the therapy room. I actively work to deconstruct the cis-heteronormative influences in language, culture, and social norms that I have learnt. I keep myself informed …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work primarily with young adults (18-35 years) and their common concerns including, but not limited to, identity concerns, family and relationship concerns, body image concerns, difficulties with emotional regulation, navigating through life transitions, and exploring themes of loneliness, isolation, freedom, grief, and existentialism. Some specific populations that I work with include individuals who have had experiences of abuse, neglect, and …"

A Quote Rashi Resonates With.

"Shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces. ~ Ann Voskamp"