Get to know Vandya.

City & Background

Vandya Puri (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Gurugram who practices online.

They're 30 years old and have been practicing since 8 years.

English, Hindi, and Punjabi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,200 - 1,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Masters in Applied Counselling Psychology.

Additional qualifications:Certificate in Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Why they became a therapist.

"I am an individual who believes in supporting someone in their journey towards self awareness and better mental health. I chose to become a counsellor because it gives me the opportunity to learn from another human being at a deeper and more conscious level. There are a lot of unpleasant life experiences one goes through in their life. As a counsellor I feel I get the opportunity to help them have a smooth transition into the different roads of …"

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

"My first session would always focus on giving the client the opportunity to decide for themselves whether I am a good fit for them or not. During the first session, I will provide my clients an opportunity to experience an empathic listener who is willing to answer all your doubts and hesitations about therapy. It is this session that I want my clients to use as a safe space to enter and see for themselves if we are a good fit as a team."

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

"My therapeutic space is a safe space for everyone seeking therapy without judgement or without any discrimination. I have been trained to work with all genders, and all populations and hence I keep my resources and learnings upto date to make conscious efforts to keep a safe and approachable therapeutic practice for clients. I follow affirmative practices to incorporate everyone's needs."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with children, families and adults. My area of expertise includes working with anxiety, worries, depression, relationship counselling, work-related stresses, working on self as well as grief to name a few."

A Quote Vandya Resonates With.

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending ~ Carl Bard"