Read along on what to expect — from our first meeting to how our ongoing work is structured.
Getting Started
We begin with four consultation sessions to understand the changes you hope to see in yourself through psychotherapy. This time also helps us explore whether we are a good fit for each other. If we decide to work together, we agree on a consistent weekly schedule—typically two 50-minute sessions each week (e.g., Tuesdays and Fridays at 3 PM). This regular rhythm supports the depth and continuity of our work.
Why Frequency Matters
Psychotherapy thrives on consistency. Meeting twice weekly allows for deeper exploration and lasting change, as supported by both clinical experience and research.
I do sometimes offer once-weekly 60-minute sessions as a practical accommodation—especially for clients seeking support or maintenance rather than deep change. Please let me know at first contact if you prefer once-weekly sessions and we can discuss the possibility during our consultations.
Fees and Access
My fee is INR 3,000 (or USD 85) for a 50-minute session, depending on whether you currently reside in India or abroad. I hope this feels like a meaningful investment in your personal development.
For those facing financial constraints—especially young adults —I offer modest fee reductions. Please feel free to bring this up during our consultation. I also reserve two in-person weekly slots for pro bono or pay-what-you-can therapy for clients with significant financial limitations. These are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis; contact me to check availability.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Limitations
Psychotherapy relies on a stable framework. I follow a "no-cancellation" policy, meaning your reserved weekly time slots are yours and are billed monthly, regardless of attendance.
Think of it like renting a seat in a course, a gym membership, or a subscription: the fee ensures access to the structure—not just individual sessions.
This structure—typically two sessions a week—mirrors the commitment needed for meaningful change. You’ll receive a monthly invoice for all reserved sessions, whether or not you attend.
If you need to reschedule, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice. I’ll offer two alternate time slots, up to a maximum of six reschedules per year. Late cancellations or no-shows are charged in full and are not eligible for reschedule. However, I may make exceptions for rare emergencies (e.g., illness) up to two or three times a year.
A small clarification about billing: if you request a reschedule, you are still billed for the original session. The alternate slot I offer is simply a make-up time for the already-paid session—it is not billed again. Think of it like swapping a flight ticket for a different date if you are able to give enough notice: you’ve already paid for your seat.
Example: If you miss your 20th May session and reschedule to 2nd June, your May invoice includes the fee for the 20th May session. The 2nd June session does not appear on your June invoice, since it was already paid for in May.
A Reflective, Boundaried, and Confidential Space
Counterintuitively, strong boundaries provide a great sense of freedom. I invite you to embrace this freedom during our session time. Your session time is a protected space where all parts of you are welcome—even the ones you may feel are dark, conflicted, or socially unacceptable: anger, aggression, childishness, envy, greed, hatred, and so on. Everything you share is confidential and private between us—within the limits of the law and safety. These limits are:
If you disclose imminent plans to harm yourself or someone else, I may need to act to ensure safety.
If you disclose ongoing abuse of a child or elder, I am legally required to report it.
Our relationship is also boundaried to our session times. Outside of session time, you can contact me for scheduling or rescheduling. All other matters are best held in session, where we can reflect on them together.