“If you are feeling it,
then it is true”

Look out for some of these indicators

• Persistent Low moods and unhappiness for no apparent reason
• Persistent feeling of low self-worth, a niggling thought of “I am not good enough”
• Irritability and anger, feeling edgy and overwhelmed, mood swings
• Not enjoying usual things- e.g., going out, playing a sport, reading, socialising etc
• Any major change or disruption in life .
• Unexplained triggering and dysregulated emotions – anger management, tearing up, urge to throw things about, shouting.
• Experiencing Adverse situations – Family, relationships, workplace
•  Anxiety – Thought racing, lack of sleep, unable to focus, reduced daily functionality, rise in heartbeat, sweating, numbness, dryness in mouth clammy cold hands, trembling etc
• Stress- A dysfunctional physical and mental state which makes everything harder than it needs to be.
• Experiencing Trauma and grief
• If someone tells you – “ You need help”!

Yes, you can independently contact and reach out. Noone needs to know.

However, if you are below 18, ethical practice guidelines regarding counselling services to minors will apply. All norms will be sensitively discussed and explained to you before the therapy.

• Health care professionals like Doctors, Occupational therapists, professional caregivers.
• In school settings,  teachers, school counsellors, pastoral care staff, student learning support staff are often very critical for timely detection of need for help.
• Friends and family who are very important as they provide support and encouragement for someone to initiate a therapy process.

Yes, all therapy is Confidential. In case of minors, applicable guidelines govern sharing of information. However, confidentiality is limited by risk to self harm and danger to others, in which case the therapist reserves the right to appropriate action

Ideally, a once a week session is recommended. We can schedule sessions twice a week based on slot availability and client requirements. Each session will last 60 minutes.

Sessions are charged at an hourly rate. The payment has to be made at least 24 hours before the start of the session. It is recommended that for a genuine experience of Counselling, the client should block at least 5 sessions.

They are all professionals in the mental health and wellbeing space, differing by scope of practice and expertise.

A Counsellor is trained for treating Mental Health issues.  E.g Anxiety, depression, stress, Trauma, Grief , Childhood and Adolescent issues , Substance Abuse, Emotional distress, Relationship stress, Self confidence crisis etc.  Most of these arise out of adverse situations, conditioning or experiences that limit a person’s functionality and cognitive abilities. Counsellors do not prescribe medicines but work with Evidence based modalities and behaviour impact models. Counsellors can test for diagnosis and severity of specific mental health issues using specified  tests and questionnaires

Psychologist  (depending upon their speciality)  are trained to test and treat more acute Mental disorders like Bipolar disorder,  Personality disorders, Learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Thrichotillomania, Eating disorders, Suicide intervention etc which are primarily adverse medical conditions, present for a long time in the client.

Psychologists often provide  adjunct therapy with medical treatment and can be certified or licensed to administer and diagnose mental health disorders.

Psychatrist is a medically qualified practitioner. They are equipped to diagnose and treat all kinds of mental disorders including psychosis and mental breakdowns, arising out of adverse medical conditions and imbalance. Only they can prescribe diagnostic medical tests for severe psychotic disorders. They are the only ones who can prescribe medicines and intervention treatments.