Navigating the Therapy Landscape in India
“Which therapy service will fit my needs and also be easy on the pocket?”
“Which therapist deals with my concerns but also has a tonne of experience?”
If you’re considering therapy, a bunch of online and offline therapy providers are readily available now to help you begin this process. However, with the variety of information available online, making your decision can be a little confusing. Going through endless websites and articles can be pretty overwhelming. All of these services seem to have their own unique strengths and features for you to choose from.
To help you choose your ideal therapist, the following is a list of therapy providers in India. You can use this comprehensive list to weigh the pros and cons as you make your decision. Happy Therapy!
Platforms Offering Online Therapy:
As one of the first mental health platforms, MindPeers matches you to a suitable therapist based on your needs at moderately reasonable prices.
Mode of Therapy: Video, Messaging or Phone
Price Range: Rs 300 onwards
Major Areas of Concern: Child counselling, burnout stress, relationships, performance coaching
Professionals Available: Counseling & Clinical Psychologists
Offering a range of mental health services, Rocket Health covers a variety of areas of concern. They offer judgment-free, confidential therapy and you can even take a free assessment if you want to understand your concerns better.
Mode of Therapy: Online
Price Range: Rs 800-950
Major Areas of Concern: Loss, trauma, anxiety, motivation, relationships, depression
Professionals Available: Psychiatrists, Counselling psychologists, Clinical Psychologists
3) Pause
This might be a subtle plug (😋) but Pause offers customized, confidential, and judgment-free therapy. You can take a free Mental Status Examination to identify your needs better and then get on a free discovery call with the Chief Clinical Officer. You will also be matched to a therapist we feel might be the right fit for you.
Mode of Therapy: Online
Major Areas of Concern: Loss, trauma, anxiety, motivation, relationships, depression
Professionals Available: Counseling & Clinical Psychologists
Location of Office: Delhi, India
Working Hours: 10 am - 7pm
4) Felicity
With an aim of “Talk, Resolve, Heal,” Felicity provides video, audio, and chat sessions with vetted, licensed therapists. They also offer a free assessment as well as nuanced matching to find the most suitable mental health professional for you.
Mode of Therapy: Online
Price Range: Rs 1000 onwards
Major Areas of Concern: Couple counseling, marital discord, body image issues, anxiety, depression, stress, family therapy, grief & loss, sexual issues, trauma
Professionals Available: Counseling & Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists
Location of Office: Delhi, India
Working Hours: 10 am - 7pm
Platforms Offering Both Online and In-Person Therapy:
With over 90 culturally-sensitive South Asian therapists, Therapize India has a catalogue of professionals you can choose from. Their key strengths are their variable pricing as well as their highly experienced therapists.
Mode of Therapy: Both online and in-person
Price Range: Rs 600 to Rs 3000
Major Areas of Concern: Anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, emotional, social & physical stressors in life
Professionals Available: Counseling & Clinical Psychologists
Karma Care is an inclusive, sex-positive, and queer-affirmative platform that helps you find therapists most suitable for your concerns.
Mode of Therapy: Online & In person
Price Range: Rs 1500 onwards
Major Areas of Concern: Individual Counselling. Queer Affirmative Therapy, Relationship & Family Therapy, Adolescent/ Teenage Wellbeing, Sexual Issues, Grief Counselling, Rehabilitation Counselling, Art & Movement-Based Therapy, etc.
Professionals Available: Counseling & Clinical Psychologists
With round-the-clock services and highly confidential and result-oriented services, Heart It Out offers a variety of psychological services.
Mode of Therapy: Online & In person
Price Range: Rs 1000 onwards
Major Areas of Concern: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship, Family, Bingeing, Sleep, Identity, Psychiatry, Grief. Financial, Sexual, Parenting, Attachment, Divorce, Abuse, OCD
Professionals Available: Counseling & Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists
AnamkaaRuh offers Psychotherapy aimed at helping clients inculcate more adaptive and effective habits. They offer a range of services from psychological assessments, career counselling, to affirmative counselling and more.
Mode of Therapy: Online & In person
Price Range: Rs 1000 onwards
Major Areas of Concern: Individual Counselling, Relationship & Marriage Counselling, Couples & Family Counselling, Grief & Trauma Counselling, HIV Pre Test & Post Test Counselling, etc.
Professionals Available: Counseling & Clinical Psychologists
Location of Office: Hauz Khas, New Delhi
Working Hours: 10 am - 7pm
Crisis Interventions:
Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline Kiran
Kiran provides support to people facing anxiety, stress, depression, suicidal thoughts and other mental health concerns.
Helpline Number: 1800-599-0019. Available 24x7.
iCall
iCall is a psychosocial helpline which offers counselling services by telephone, email and chat to individuals in emotional or psychological distress.
Helpline Number: 9152987821
Timings - Monday to Saturday, 10am to 8pm