Get to know Vallari.

City & Background

Vallari Singh (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices online.

They're 26 years old and have been practicing since 2 years.

Hindi, and English are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,500 - 1,800.

Education

They have the following qualifications: B.A. Psychology,M.A. Counseling Psychology.

Why they became a therapist.

"Coming from a space of understanding that all individuals have their own ways of perceiving different situations and circumstances, I acknowledge that each of us have their own ways of coping, adapting with and accommodating to them. However, it is only natural for a lot of us to not be able to identify the ideal measure for us in the first go! I find it to be an empowering journey to explore the potential of a situation impacting us, what it is …"

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

"I see the first session as an integral part of a person's therapy experience. The safety, trust, validation that one receives from a therapist can be a make or break point for their bond. However important it is, we must acknowledge that it is a continuous and extensive work-in-progress for the most part. The first impressions, the responses and the clients' perception of the therapist and an idea of how they are being perceived by the …"

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

"Through my therapy sessions I build a safe, inclusive and non-judgemental space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings and even incidents with regards to their gender identities and sexual orientation. I try to keep myself updated with resources building in our mental health community and I bring it to our sessions, in case any of my clients need help with resourcing. Every person's journey is different in its own way and comes …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with people who have been through or are currently going through traumatic experiences, grief, anxiety, panic, stress, relationship concerns, family dynamic related concerns and work-life balance issues, to name specific areas. I am a queer affirmative, trauma informed therapist and I attempt to maintain an inclusive environment where my clients do not have to mask who they are."

A Quote Vallari Resonates With.

"Others are others; I am I."