resources to find therapists in India
While we cannot vouch for the quality of therapists here, these lists are a starting point if you have no other means of finding a therapist. Please read through the Essentials section to inform yourself on this process and to help yourself choose well.
Databases
Mumbai-Specific
Therapy in India: A Mumbai focused list sourced from our personal network
The Mind Clan: A curated list of Mumbai therapists who are LGBTQ+ friendly, based on positive user experiences
Nation-Wide
List of Mental Health Practitioners for Young Adults at Nominal Fee/Sliding Rates or for Free, created by Mahima Kukreja: Very helpful, detailed list
iCall: A user-crowdsourced list of over 120 therapists with detailed information, by Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Various Therapists: Crowdsourced from a group of therapists, more likely to have quality references compared to user-based lists
Live Love Laugh Foundation: A list of therapists by state, with basic contact details
Helplines
You can call these helplines to get specific references, or for immediate support during crisis.
iCall by TISS: 022-25521111 | 08:00 AM to 10:00 PM | Mon - Sat
Parivarthan: +91 7676 602 602 | 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Mon - Fri
Lifeline foundation: 033-24637401 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM | Mon - Sun
Samaritans Mumbai: +91 84229 84528 | 9:00 AM - 03:00 PM | All days
CLINICS
These are a few well-regarded clinics/centers that provide therapy, primarily in Mumbai.
Inner Space Counselling, Mumbai
ONLINE platforms
Resources for online therapy, including chat-based services that are helpful for short-term support. Please note we cannot vouch for the therapists on these platforms as of now.