It's amazing what therapy can do, it's the one place where you can be you, try and sort out all the chaos in your mind and finally get some answers (read: reality checks). If you're facing some difficult times or been feeling stressed out at work, or just need someone to talk to help navigate life, therapy is there for you. Finding the right therapist can actually be daunting and also expensive. We’ve rounded up some therapists in Mumbai who have been recommended by people who went to them, and they’re all quite affordable.
Leap Of Faith: Here's Our Guide To 5 Reliable Therapists In Mumbai
Dr Aleeka Kumar
Dr Aleeka Kumar works with adults from the age of 16 upwards. Her approach is influenced by the psychoanalytic school of thought, and she believes in not using labels. Instead, she works on understanding the ‘why’ behind problems and working on how to make a change. Her online presence is difficult to pin but you can email her at aleeka.kumar@gmail.com or give her a call on 9820240447 to book your sessions.
Experience: 20 years
Qualification: MA and MPhil in Psychology with a specialisation in Clinical Psychology, Trainee Analyst with the IPS.
Timings: Slots are available from Monday to Friday, 9 PM to 7 PM
Area Of Focus: She usually deals with concerns of anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, leadership, self-worth, BPD, and women abuse.
Duration: Between 45 to 50 minutes
Fee: Individual therapy for INR 5,000 (prices may vary from person to person), it's best to talk to Dr Aleeka for the best price for you.
Address: Post-Covid she has been taking online sessions
Sneha Janaki Ramesh
Ms Sneha Janaki Ramesh is a psychologist and counsellor in Mumbai, who got her MA in psychology at TISS, and currently practises out of her clinic in SV Road, Andheri. You can book slots here or call her on 020-71187083 to book an appointment. Dial extension 874 after the call connects.
Experience: 9 years
Qualification: Masters in Psychology
Timings: Slots are available from Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 7 PM
Area of Focus: She deals with issues such as low confidence, stress, gender & sexuality, and anger management.
Duration: Typically for an hour
Address: Reflective Arena Clinic, 26/B, Viral Shopping Centre, SV Road
The Alternative Stories
This one's the coolest organisations in the lot. Paras and Naina from Alternate Stories provide counselling and emotional well-being to individuals and organisations. You can opt for offline or online sessions through their website. They have therapists in Bangalore and Mumbai. Currently, they're only taking online sessions in Mumbai but will start taking offline sessions soon. They also conduct workshops to uplift people, and there's a concept of pay what you want, wherein the fee starts at INR 719 only for marginalised groups and new clients.
Experience: They have a team of psychologists with varied experiences, you can get in touch with them to help you understand which psychologist is best for you.
Qualification: Counselling psychologists have a Masters in Psychology
Timings: Slots are available between 10 AM to 6 PM
Area of Focus: Since this is an organisation and they have a group of psychologists, you can reach out to them with your concerns, and they can help you find the right therapist for you.
Duration: 60 minutes
Fee: Starting at INR 719, going up to INR 1,499
Address: Building 6, 132, Mittal Industrial Estate Road, Andheri East
Khushboo Jain
Khushboo Jain is a counselling psychologist with specialisation in Cognitive and Behavioral Counselling. Her client set comprises a population ranging from children to adults, including teenagers and couples. Previously she has worked in in J.J Hospital, Nair Hospital, Thane Mental Hospital and Kalwa Hospital dealing with patients with disorders such as schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders and ADHD. She also conducts various psychological assessments (IQ, Personality and Neuropsychological Assessments, Projective tests, Drawing Tests, Learning and Developmental Tests)
Experience: 8 years
Qualification: MA Psychology
Timings: Slots available from Monday to Saturday from 7 PM to 9 PM, and on Sundays from 11 AM to 1 PM
Area of Focus: Depression, anger management, anxiety, family and relationship issues, confidence issues, memory issues, OCD, addiction problems, conflict resolution and much more
Duration: Typically an hour
Fee: INR 2,000 per session
Address: Aaradhya Superspeciality Hospital: No. 2, Aarpee Chamber, Saag Bagh Road
Nikita Agrawal
Nitika's charges for counselling sessions are one of the most affordable ones we could find yet. She has three years of experience and takes sessions at Rekindle You in Dadar East. People have left great reviews about how Nitika is able to make them feel comfortable and help them navigate their feelings.
Experience: 3 years
Qualification: MA Psychology
Timings: Slots are available from Wednesday to Friday, from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM
Area of Focus: Loss of interest, emotional outbursts, self-esteem, health management
Duration: Typically an hour
Fee: INR 800 per session
Address: Rekindle You Clinic, Ground Floor, Plot 60-B, Kelkar Building, Sadananda Mohan Jadhav Marg,