Psychotherapy is structured, confidential talking treatment. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts, behaviours and relationship patterns — and for many conditions it works as well as medicines, or better when combined with them.
Fees: first psychotherapy session ₹1500, follow-up sessions ₹1000. Sessions are available online.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MBBS, MD Psychiatry) who diagnoses, prescribes medicines and also provides psychotherapy. Psychologists and counsellors provide therapy but do not prescribe.
It depends on the problem and your goals. Many structured therapies need 6–16 sessions; progress is reviewed together regularly.
Yes. Sessions are confidential and not recorded. The only exception is a serious risk to your or someone else's safety.
If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, call Tele-MANAS 14416 (free, 24×7) or 112 now.
