Get to know Sneha.

City & Background

Sneha Ramachandran (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online and offline. They practice in Thane (West).

They're 30 years old and have been practicing since 6 years.

English, Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,000 - 1,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.A. in Applied Psychology (with specialization in Counseling Psychology) from TATA Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, Mumbai) Diploma in Community Mental Health from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP): American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming .

Additional qualifications: Mental Health and Psychosocial Issues in COVID19 by NIMHANS Psychological First Aid by Public Health England Child Rights and Why They Matter by UNICEF.

Why they became a therapist.

"Back in school, while learning "A Psalm of Life" by H.W. Longfellow, the words "For the soul is dead that slumbers" made me realize it is time I decide what I wish to do with my life. This was in grade 8. I invested half my free time that year talking to my parents, teachers and peers for helping me understand my strengths and weaknesses, while also trying to reflect on what it is that I genuinely enjoy doing. That was the time I …"

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

"I would hope for my clients to feel this is a safe space for them to express themselves, and that they are not alone along their way; they have someone who sees and hears them non-judgmentally. Also, importantly, this could be the starting point for them to realize and develop their sense of agency."

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

"I am not QACP certified yet, but have considerable experience working with clients from the community in therapy. I have taken self-study, supervision and peer discussions to help me be well-equipped for the same."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"Some of the areas of concern I address in counseling include issues related to anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, trauma, stress and time management, workplace issues, life skills and community mental health. A person’s life experiences are determined by a number of factors and our existence and functioning is spread across the realms of various systems (social, political, economic). This makes it important to understand these …"

A Quote Sneha Resonates With.

"Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. ~ Fred Rogers"