Get to know Shyamoli.

City & Background

Shyamoli Chatterjee (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Bengaluru who practices online. They practice in Indiranagar.

They're 29 years old and have been practicing since 2 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,800 - 2,200.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.Sc Clinical Psychology,M.Phil Clinical Psychology.

Additional qualifications:Trauma Focussed Therapy .

Why they became a therapist.

"In the beginning, when I was just introduced to psychology, it was the mix of finding out that reading psychology was first and foremost gratifying for my mind, that along with having an phenomenal mentor who showed me the power of this subject. From there started a spark to continue the flame of understanding the self, meaning making and how to translate such intangible experiences to make them more tactile."

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

"The first session will also give you an idea of how I work and what therapy with me entails. It will give you a space to ask questions and clarify anything regarding the therapy space. I hope for you to feel connected and also lean into assessing if this is the right fit for you. "

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

"Being aware of my privilege and locating myself was the first step I took to understanding the journey of queer and trans folx. Constantly educating myself on the existing literature and also placing a heavy emphasis on the lived experiences of the individual is what allows my practice to be queer affirmative. Placing a heavy emphasis on language, I hope to validate and help every client feel comfortable in their own skin. I acknowledge the …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with all populations above the ages of 18. I am clinically trained, with a heavy emphasis on trauma/ somatic/ attachment and psychodynamic approach. With these tools, lets try our best to help you reach your goals from therapy. "

A Quote Shyamoli Resonates With.

"what is great in a man is he is a bridge, not a goal ~ Friedrich Nietzsche"