Hi, I am Varsha, and I am a person who has experienced life's up's and down's, has been in the depth of the well of sadness, confusion, wanting to let everything go ... because of these experiences, I can provide the support that you might need, as I have developed tools that work and I have developed the strength to provide you the safe space, non-judgemental environment that you can use to explore any deep topic.
About me and my practice
One day nine years ago I was filing up an application form for a job as a midday assistant for one of the local schools, I had to fill up the application by hand, not online or just by sending my CV. When the section came to write about my job experience, I realized that there was one job that I enjoyed in my paid professional life. Realisation occurred that I did not enjoy any of the jobs, my values did not match with the job role, and I was not happy.
Hence, I chose to be honest to myself and invested on myself.I started to study counselling and I worked on my skills since 2011, I have completed my studies Level 4 Diploma of Counselling (Person Centred + Existential approach) on 2017. From then on, I have been an Individual registered member of the BACP.
I started my private practice being inspired by fairytales, for that reason, the name of my company is "Ugly Duckling Counseling"
Experience
I specialize in Domestic Abuse Counselling, and Existentialism. I can speak 3 more languages apart from English; Spanish, Hindi, and Sindhi, which can make it easier for you if language is a barrier. The fact that I am Indian, brought up in Spain and lived in the UK for 27 years, gives me the extra skill of knowledge of these three cultures
I will offer you the same gift as I was given, when I was in the well of loss: non-judgement, empathy & confidentiality. I believe that therapy should be accessible, so I charge accordingly to the cost of living
The sessions are individually tailored, and the number of sessions are dependent to your healing process.
Qualifications
Level 4 Diploma Person Centred and Existentialism Approach
Cognitive Behavioural Theraphy
Diploma in Children's Counselling
Additional Information
I am constantly trying to educate myself, and the topics I choose are the ones I find interesting not just to tick boxes or it is fashionable.
I am completing the diploma of Carl Jung Archetypes and Menopause.
Furthermore, I do attend topics of CPD too. If I don't know something I am honest to let you know, and I will do my best to learn about a specific concept.
Professional Membership
MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Friday, 10 April 2026
Initial Consultation
You are welcome to contact me for our first consultation by phone for 15 minutes
Fees
£60 per hour for face to face in the room of hire Office in Hampshire or online
£50 per hour after 6 sessions
£45-£35 Concession available for Students, Working parents & low-income individuals
£20 deposit to book your place,
Please enquiry beforehand
When I Work
I work from Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 6pm, Thursdays off, Fridays from 10am to 5pm, Saturdays from 11am to 5pm and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm
Therapeutic Approach
Person Centred and Existentialism
Video Platforms
Whatsapp, Google meet and Skype
Additional Languages
Spanish & Hindi
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Hampshire
