Get to know Vipul.

City & Background

Vipul Shaha (He/Him) is a mental health counsellor from Pune who practices online.

They're 38 years old and have been practicing since 5 years.

English, Hindi, and Marathi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 3,000.

Education

They have the following qualifications: M.Sc. Psychotherapy & Counselling, Ed.M. Human Development & Psychology,Mindfulness & Presence Oriente Counselling.

Additional qualifications:Certified Yoga Instructor,Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in 'Presence Oriented Psychotherapy' From Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (TISS).

Why they became a therapist.

"I find a natural inclination towards alleviating human suffering and enabling human potential to thrive. In my own journey of reclaiming my mental wellbeing, counseling / therapy has played an important role. When I first started offering Mindfulness-Based and Presence-Oriented Counseling sessions, the feedback from my clients was very encouraging and I discovered that I have a natural gift/skill to offer to the world in the form of being a …"

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

"1. Basic mindfulness practices that they can do on their own 2. a sense of safety and trust in our relational space 3. a sense of positive self-regard and hope "

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

"Whenever I have had queer/trans clients open up to me about thier issues, I have been genuinely open and empathetic, without any judgements--thus making them feel safe and supported. I would like to continue to educate myself more about this particular population and equip myself further to be affirmative with them."

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work a lot with Teenagers and Young Adults as well as with NRI clients (having lived in different parts of the world myself). Some of the areas that I address in my counseling are: screen addiction, loneliness, relational / family / marital issues, depression, anxiety, stress and trauma, career re-design/confusion and grief counseling."

A Quote Vipul Resonates With.

"All conditioned things are impermanent - when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering ~ Buddha"