Get to know Supriya.

City & Background

Supriya Choudhary (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Bengaluru who practices online. They practice in Whitefield.

They're 43 years old and have been practicing since 7 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 2,500 - 3,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Masters in Counseling Psychology.

Why they became a therapist.

"My own journey enabled me to realise the power of another. I was in an unhappy situation on all fronts, be it home, relationships or work. The experience of a non judgmental and compassionate other through psychotherapy and counselling enabled me to see my patterns that had emerged out of the need to survive and now were getting in the way of fulfilling relationships and choices. Having experienced the healing with this, it's what I wanted to …"

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

"To understand that counselling / psychotherapy is a relational process. That an ethical counsellor is someone who is also doing the work themselves and seeks regular supervision. To get a sense of how I sound / look and how a session is experienced with me. To be a source of non judgemental, compassionate other for them. To make them feel at ease and welcome their presence with my presence."

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

"I think this can happen with the help of both formal training, which I have done (QACP/ MHI, Mumbai), and consistent experiences of relationships with persons from the LGBTQIA+ community. As I once learned from a friend, it's only when you start truly relating to them in your personal spaces, will the understanding of their lived experiences multiply and deepen. In addition, watching shows, reading, and listening to podcasts that depict queer …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"My primary areas of support are : Abuse & trauma; Work and family Dynamics; Queer affirmative support; Grief and loss; Transitions (life and career); Gender, sexuality and relationships. I also provide couples therapy. "

A Quote Supriya Resonates With.

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~ Carl Rogers"