Get to know Reet.

City & Background

Reet Patel (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online and offline.

They're 25 years old and have been practicing since 2 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master of Science (Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology), King's College London, December 2023,Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Education (First Class Honours), 1st July 2022.

Additional qualifications:The Social Justice Oriented Therapy Training, Bright Counselling (In Collaboration With Indian Mental Health Sumit), 2025-07-19.

Why they became a therapist.

"I've always been drawn to understanding people and creating awareness around mental health. What struck me early on was realising that most people don't need someone to fix them or tell them what to do. Instead I believe sometimes all they need is a non-judgmental, safe space where they can simply be themselves and explore what they're going through. That's what I wanted to create through my practice, and one of the reasons I …"

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

"After our first session, I hope clients feel that they've been genuinely heard and that this can be a space where they're free to be themselves without judgment. I want them to understand my values, which are kindness, authenticity, and ethical practice, and for them to get a sense of whether my approach resonates with them. Most importantly, I want them to feel heard, respected, and confident that we can work together to facilitate …"

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

"Creating a genuinely affirming space for queer and trans clients is something I take seriously and approach with ongoing intentionality. From the outset, I use inclusive language, never assume anyone's gender identity or sexual orientation, and always ask about and respect pronouns. I understand that LGBTQIA+ individuals often face unique stressors and I create space to explore these experiences without pathologizing their identities. To …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults, including those from marginalized and diverse backgrounds. I recognize how factors like gender, sexuality, class, ability, neurodiversity, and social structures shape lived experiences, and I approach each client with attunement to these intersecting identities. The areas I support clients with include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress management, emotional regulation, and …"

A Quote Reet Resonates With.

"I dont want to be harsh or prescriptive. I want to stay in the field of care, even when care is hard or unclear. ~ Maggie Nelson"