Get to know Rishmita.

City & Background

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

They're 30 years old and have been practicing privately since 5 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA Psychology, Counselling, SNDT University, Mumbai.

Why they became a therapist.

"For me, I've grown up with counsellors around me, my mother, elder sister and uncle. However, being a counsellor for me has been rewarding and fulfilling. Helping others for me as a counsellor provided me the opportunity to make a positive impact on my client's lives and help them overcome challenges and improve their well-being. Also importantly, my work gives me space for personal growth: Working in counselling often requires …"

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

"The first session is an opportunity for me to create a safe space for my clients where they can be themselves with ease. I want my clients to feel they are in a safe, non- judgemental space and empowered as an individual, ready to heal themselves. "

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

"I constantly educate myself about LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and issues to provide informed and culturally competent care.I try to create a physical and emotional environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful to all gender identities and sexual orientations. I am conscious of my language that validates and affirms the client's experiences and identities, rather than stigmatising them, is important in creating a safe space. I …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work on the following: Personal growth and self-improvement: I work with clients who want to make positive changes in their lives and reach their full potential. Relationships: I help the clients improve their relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. Mental health disorders: I work with clients who have a wide range of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or eating disorders. Trauma: I work with …"

A Quote Rishmita Resonates With.

"You will not know, unless you give it a try."