Are counseling sessions confidential?
Our counseling sessions in Mumbai are 100% confidential. Hive Mind Therapy is a completely non-judgmental and safe space for both online and offline therapy.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no fixed number of sessions. When it comes to counseling/therapy, it depends on the pace at which you may show independence in coping with presented complaints. That said, at Hive Mind Therapy, our aim is to help you in the lowest number of sessions possible as part of our ethical counseling practices.
How do I choose a therapist?
Choosing the right therapist for yourself is highly important as it will decide your therapeutic progress. It would be wise to select a therapist who specialises in areas where you seek help. It can be practice skills or modalities like CBT, Somatic Work, etc.
How do I know my therapist/counselor is adequately qualified?
You may directly ask the therapist about their qualifications or check their website/LinkedIn for the same. However, merely qualifications are not important. The right mental health counselor is someone you develop a good therapeutic alliance with, who has the required skills. as well as experience , empathy, and high standard of ethics.
Is therapy expensive?
This varies with different therapists. In the interest of transparency, Hive Mind Therapy offers affordable sessions at Rs.1,200/hour for individual counseling in Mumbai. In-person counseling sessions in Mumbai are 45 minutes each, while online counseling sessions are around 1 hour.
If I take counseling, does it mean something is wrong with me?
No, it's exactly the opposite. If you seek therapy, it implies that you are adequately self-aware and strong to being positive changes in your life.
What is better - online counseling or in-person counseling?
It completely depends on the client's preference. Both have their own pros and cons.
Should I go to a psychiatrist or psychologist?
Psychiatrists are professionals with a MD degree and can prescribe medication. Pyschologist can be clinical or counseling and they offer psychotherapy / counseling services without medication. Most times, pyschiatrists may also recommend therapy from psychologists along with medication to make your healing journey sustainable.
Is Hive Mind Therapy available online or offline?
Hive Mind Therapy is an affordable counselling therapist in Andheri West, Mumbai, if you're looking for offline counselling. We also offer online counselling pan India and to NRIs.