Get to know Vijay.

City & Background

Vijay Gopal (He/Him) is a mental health counsellor from Mumbai who practices offline. They practice in Goregaon (East).

They're 55 years old and have been practicing since 8 years.

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

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA (Psychology),Diploma in Transactional Analysis.

Additional qualifications:Advanced Diploma in Counselling Psychology (ADCP),MBA (HR),BE (Computers).

Why they became a therapist.

"I overcame depression and discovered a new life thanks to my therapists - Fr. Oswald Summerton and Dr. Pearl Drego. I want to do for others what they did for me."

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

"After their first session with me, I would like my clients to feel that they have been listened to, cared for and hopeful of a solution."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"The age group I work with covers young adults and upwards – that is roughly from the age of 20 onwards. Though I love children, I prefer to work through their parents rather than directly with children. The areas I work with are largely around depression, anxiety, relationships, career transitions, self-esteem, conflict management, loss / grief etc. I am especially keen on helping my clients discover their strengths and find meaning in life …"

A Quote Vijay Resonates With.

"There is not one among my clients who has been really healed who did not regain his spiritual outlook ~ Carl Jung (Paraphrased)"