What to expect, and what it costs.
Anxiety about therapy usually shrinks when the unknowns do. So here is the whole thing plainly: how it begins, what a first session is really like, and exactly what it costs. No surprises, no pressure.
From first message to real work.
Reach out
Send a note or take the two-minute match quiz. A real person replies, usually within a day. No obligation.
Get matched
We suggest the therapist who fits you, by culture and concern, not just who is free first. Fit not right? We change it.
Your first session
Mostly getting to know each other. No couch, no diagnosis on day one, no homework you will dread.
The real work
Trust builds, and around session eight something usually shifts. You set the pace throughout.
What a first session is really like
You will not be asked to unpack your whole life in fifty minutes. A first session is a conversation: what brought you here, what you are hoping for, and whether this feels like a person you could trust. You can share as little or as much as you want. "I am not ready to talk about that yet" is always a complete sentence.
Think of it as a first date, but with better outcomes and no small talk about the weather.
Why session eight matters
Most people who quit therapy do it at session one or two, exactly when it feels harder, not easier, and before they can see why it is worth it. In our practice, something tends to shift around session eight, once enough trust exists for the real work to begin. If you have tried therapy once and thought "that was not for me," that is fair. One session is the trailer, not the film.
What it costs, shared openly.
Fees reflect each therapist's experience and training. We believe you should see them before you ever speak to us. If cost is a barrier, tell us; we will help you find a fit within your budget.
| Session | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Individual with Ritika Kakde | 50 min | ₹1,200 |
| Individual with Lenni George | 50 min | ₹2,250 |
| Individual with Nuzhat Basheer | 50 min | ₹3,350 |
| Individual with Prathiksha Venkateswaran | 50 min | ₹1,850 |
| Individual with an associate (Vaishnavi, Trisha) | 50 min | ₹750 |
| Couples & partner session | 90 min | ₹2,800 |
| Psychiatry: initial consult (Dr. Bhaskar) | 50 min | ₹1,000 |
| Psychiatry: follow-up (Dr. Bhaskar) | 25 min | Shared on booking |
Fees are in Indian rupees and current at the time of writing. Diaspora clients are billed the same rates unless agreed otherwise. Your exact fee is confirmed before your first session.
Not sure who fits your concern and your budget? That is exactly what the match step is for.
Before you begin.
The unknown is smaller than it felt.
Now that you know how it works and what it costs, the only step left is a first conversation, whenever you are ready for it.