Questions You May Have Before Starting Counseling
Beginning counseling is an important decision, and it's natural to have questions. Here are answers to some of the concerns people commonly have before booking their first session.
Marital counselling provides a safe space for couples to communicate openly, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their relationship. It can help address issues like communication breakdowns, infidelity, or disagreements about major life decisions.
Career counselling can help individuals understand their skills, interests, and values to make informed career decisions. It can assist with career transitions, overcoming job-related stress, and setting professional goals.
This form of counselling helps children and teens navigate emotional, social, or behavioural challenges. It can address issues like bullying, academic stress, family problems, or mental health conditions like ADHD.
Anxiety counselling aims to help individuals manage and reduce their anxiety levels. It involves cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and other therapeutic approaches to help individuals cope with anxiety triggers.
Relationship counselling helps individuals or couples improve their interpersonal relationships. It can address communication issues, conflict resolution, trust issues, and other relationship challenges.
Family counselling can benefit families facing conflicts, communication problems, or significant changes like divorce or loss. It helps family members understand each other better and improve their interactions.
Stress counselling provides strategies to manage stress effectively. It can help you understand your stress triggers, develop coping mechanisms, and create a balanced lifestyle to reduce stress levels.
Trauma counselling helps individuals process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms of trauma-related disorders, and regain control of their lives. It involves various therapeutic techniques tailored to the individual’s needs.
Sessions are available online on Google Meet for clients anywhere in India and abroad, and in person at two locations in Delhi NCR: Dwarka Sector 6 in Delhi and Sector 85 in Greater Faridabad. Call or email to book the option that suits you.
Yes. Online counselling sessions are held on Google Meet, in English or Hindi, for clients across India and abroad, including Indians living in the UAE, UK and USA.
Sessions are available in English and Hindi, so you can speak in whichever language feels most comfortable.
The first session is a chance to talk about what brought you to counselling, what you hope will change, and any questions you have about the process. Together you agree on goals and a plan for the next sessions. There is no pressure to share more than you are ready to.
You can call or email to book an appointment. Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM; the practice is closed on Sundays.
No. Counselling appointments are not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. In India you can also call the free 24/7 Tele-MANAS mental health helpline on 14416 or 1-800-91-4416.
Still have questions?
It's perfectly normal to have more specific concerns. I’m here to help you feel completely comfortable before we begin.