Get to know Vinod.

City & Background

Vinod Mudliar (He/Him) is a mental health counsellor from Pondicherry who practices online.

They're 35 years old and have been practicing since 5 years.

English, Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 1,500 - 4,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: MA in Counseling from Santa Clara University, California, USA,PG Diploma in Counseling from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.

Additional qualifications:Visharadh in Hindustani Classical Vocals From Gandharva Mahavidyalaya,B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication From Fr. CRIT, Vashi, Mumbai University.

Why they became a therapist.

"The zest for designing electronic circuits coupled with a strong reasoning mind motivated me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. I was excited about starting my career as an engineer, when life took a dramatic turn – I was diagnosed with third stage cancer in the nasopharynx. After a two-year hiatus due to cancer treatment and rehabilitation, I had a deep desire to make a difference in the world of …"

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

"After the first session, I hope my clients are more aware and enlightened about the process of counselling and what they could look forward to in the journey ahead. I hope my clients leave with a sense of trust that they would feel comfortable and safe to share and to explore the deepest levels of their inner selves in their journey with me."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with adolescents, adults, and couples dealing with a myriad of concerns including depression; anxiety; academic and work – life imbalance; mental, physical, and emotional stress; grief, loss, and trauma; fear of isolation and death; cancer and chronic illnesses; relationship and sexual issues; and gender and sexuality. My areas of interest and expertise are psycho-oncology; gender and sexuality; grief, trauma, and relationship counseling."

A Quote Vinod Resonates With.

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche"