Get to know Rittika.

City & Background

Rittika Mallick (She/They) is a mental health counsellor from Kolkata who practices online.

They're 33 years old and have been practicing since 7 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.Sc. Psychology, Bangalore UniversitY, 2017.

Why they became a therapist.

"“I have to constantly re-identify myself to myself, reactivate my own standards, my own convictions about what I am doing and why” - Nina Simon This quote captures why I am. I am compulsively drawn towards exploring my thoughts, ideas and questioning each and every minute thing. This has given me both the confidence and the drive to introspect my mind body and soul. It furthered my understanding of how my continual self-questioning is a trauma …"

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

"It is my goal for clients to leave a first counseling session with a number of thoughts and emotions that will help launch a fruitful therapeutic journey. Feeling secure and at ease Having the sense of being appreciated and heard Clarity regarding the therapeutic procedure The basis for cooperation and confidence First introspection and insight"

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

"Creating deep commitment to inclusivity, respect and ongoing education. Understanding LGBTQA+ experiences and intersectionality, using inclusive language and respective pronouns, maintaining a non judgemental, affirming approach, supporting client autonomy and safety etc."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with clients 18 years and above. As I have been working for 7years as of now I am okay with working with different concerns"

A Quote Rittika Resonates With.

"I have to constantly re-identify myself to myself, reactivate my own standards, my own convictions about what I am doing and why ~ Nina Simon"