Get to know Saumya.

City & Background

Saumya Datta (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Jaipur who practices online and offline. They practice in Vidhyut Nagar.

They're 26 years old and have been practicing since 1 year.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 900 - 1,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A Clinical Psychology, Amity University (Nov 2022),B.A (hons) Psychology, University Of Delhi (2019).

Additional qualifications:Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention ( Certificate).

Why they became a therapist.

"To be perfectly candid, I saw Bhool Bhulaiyya as a nine year old and I think Akshay Kumar's character and approach stuck with me. As an adolescent, my parents ran helter skelter trying to find a reliable mental health professional for me, especially in the smaller cities we used to reside in. When I finally found the right help, the overwhelming relief was followed by an urge to pass it on and that's what led me here today!"

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

"I know that coming to therapy can seem like a daunting experience at first, so I hope that after a first session with me, clients feel more comfortable about the idea. And it might be a bit of stretch, but I also try that they feel a tiny bit of relief at the end of it , whether it comes from finally having tried the experience for the first time or being able to revel in a space which is all about them."

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

"Therapy by nature of its existence, should be queer affirmative. - Small acts of allegiance like a pride flag in my office or making sure my stance is visible on my public social media accounts. - be very mindful or pronouns and names and language use - If possible, I try and weave around the ideas of queer or joy or queer celebration - I try and read a lot of lived experiences of queer persons of colour, I feel that can be more beneficial …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I address body image, self esteem, grief, interpersonal issues, trauma and CPTSD, anxiety developmental issues, relational concerns. I work with neurodivergent and queer clients."

A Quote Saumya Resonates With.

"I am certain of nothing but the holiness of the hearts affections, and the truth of imagination. ~ John Keats"