Get to know Vibha.

City & Background

Vibha Rungta (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Ghaziabad who practices online.

They're 33 years old and have been practicing since 8 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.Phil. Clinical Psychology, Amity University (UP), 2017,Master of Arts (Psychology), Banaras Hindu University, 2015 .

Additional qualifications:QACP From MHI,Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy by Dr. Shalini Anant.

Why they became a therapist.

"To be honest, it started with me just trying to understand myself, my emotions, my patterns, the things I found hard to talk about. I often felt things deeply, but I didn’t know how to make sense of it all. And when I did try to open up, I rarely found someone who would just listen and say, “That makes sense,” or “That sounds really hard.” I think that’s where the journey began. I wanted to be that space for others. A space where people’s …"

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

"I hope that by the end of our first session, something inside them feels a little more settled, that feeling of, “Okay, maybe I can talk about this here.” I want them to feel like they were met with presence and care, without having to explain or justify who they are. That they could bring their truth into the room, and it would be received with warmth. I also try to offer a rough sense of what our time together might look like, what we could …"

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

"I try to be the kind of therapist queer and trans clients don’t have to come out to, just be with. No explaining, no defending, just being met with care. I’ve trained in queer-affirmative practices and keep learning through community voices, reflection, and unlearning my own conditioning. I stay mindful of language, pronouns, safety, and intersectionality. I let my clients know that this space is theirs. If I get something wrong, I want to know. …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with people navigating anxiety, low mood, overthinking, burnout, identity confusion, ADHD, trauma, and relationship or family struggles. Sometimes the concerns are clear, and sometimes it’s just a feeling of being overwhelmed or disconnected and that’s okay too. I often work with queer and trans individuals, adults on the spectrum of neurodivergence (especially ADHD), and people coming to therapy for the first time. I also hold space for …"

A Quote Vibha Resonates With.

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson"