Get to know Rasshmi.

City & Background

Rasshmi Baagwe (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Bengaluru who practices online.

They're 30 years old and have been practicing since 6 years.

English are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,000 - 1,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Masters in Clinical Psychology. PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology,Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy .

Additional qualifications: Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice From Mariwala Health Initiative Introduction to Narrative Therapy and Practices From Ummeed TA 101 From International Transactional Analysis Association, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (Basic + Advance) From YourDost Academy.

Why they became a therapist.

"I have always been keen on listening to people and noticing patterns, trying to understand where this must come from for them, and sitting with them through their expression and silences. As a teen, I noticed some of these things coming to me naturally, and was thrilled about the idea that I can actually put these skills to use after adequate training and practice."

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

"I hope for them to know that this is a safe space, their own space, where they can emotionally open themselves up at any pace they like. There will be no force to share, work through, or process anything they don't feel ready for. They can communicate clearly if anything doesn't work for them and we can together find ways to help them as best as possible."

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

"I take the effort to educate myself with the help of resources, trainings, and reading materials to better understand the struggles, intersections, and related stigma, of people belonging to the queer community. I also keep my own privelege and assumptions in check. I am mindful of using inclusive language in my sessions with clients, and choose to share my pronouns at the beginning of the session to keep it open to the client if they feel …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, work-life concerns, grief and loss, disordered eating patterns, self- esteem, body image issues and trauma."

A Quote Rasshmi Resonates With.

"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become ~ Carl Jung"