Get to know Unnati.

City & Background

Unnati Arora (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Vadodara who practices online.

They're 28 years old, identify as Queer, and have been practicing since over 3 years.

Hindi, English, Bengali, and Gujarati are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,800 - 2,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (2022).

Additional qualifications:P.G. Diploma in Clinical and Community Psychology (MSU, Baroda),Post Graduate Certificate Course in Couples Counselling and Family Therapy (TISS), Diploma in Narrative Practices (Narrative Practices India Collective).

Why they became a therapist.

"Psychology has always been a subject I’ve naturally gravitated towards. Over the years, my academic journey deepened this interest and helped me understand the vital role mental health professionals play in society. Experiencing the impact of therapy firsthand made me realize just how transformative a therapist’s presence can be in someone’s life. That insight became a turning point, inspiring me to take on this path and contribute meaningfully …"

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

"I hope my clients leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and a little lighter, knowing they don’t have to navigate things alone."

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

"The registration form that I use for my clients inform me of their gender, the pronouns they go by and their sexual orientation which gives me a certain context of their identities. For the love of learning new things, I attend workshops, seek guidance through supervision and read up on studies related to gender and sexuality from time to time. I hold myself accountable for any assumptions or biases made by me (unintentionally) towards queer and …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with individuals navigating trauma, abuse (physical, and sexual), grief, depression, anxiety, body-image issues, addiction, relationship issues between couples or in marriage, and other difficult emotions that people go through at different stages in life."

A Quote Unnati Resonates With.

"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare. ~ Audre Lorde"