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Question 1

What is the average cost of psychotherapist consultation in Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

The average cost of a psychotherapist consultation in Mumbai is 900 INR. The cost might vary based on the severity of your condition.

Question 2

Should I go to the psychotherapist during Covid?

Accepted Answer

While the cases are currently in control in mumbai, you can avoid the risk by opting for an online consultation. If you need to visit the psychotherapist in person, wear a mask, maintain social distance, and use hand sanitizer frequently during your commute.

Question 3

Can I book an instant online consultation with a psychotherapist in Mumbai?

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Yes, you can book an instant online consultation with a psychotherapist in Mumbai through MFine. You can sort by earliest availability and connect with the psychotherapist immediately. You will be asked a few preliminary questions based on your condition before the consultation.

Question 4

Can I book a follow-up consultation with the same psychotherapist in Mumbai?

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Yes, you can book a follow-up consultation. Further, if your previous case is closed, you will get the option ‘Consult again’. 
Step 1: Go to Health files > My consultations
Step 2: Check the closed case 
Step 3: Select the option of ‘Consult Again’

Question 5

How to prepare for a video consultation with a psychotherapist?

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Before you begin the consultation session, make sure to sit in a place that is quiet. The room must have bright lighting and a stable internet connection. Since the consultation will be between a specialist and you, we recommend that you are seated in a comfortable position in front of the camera. Make sure there is enough light and that the surrounding area is quiet.

Question 6

How can I download the prescription shared by my psychotherapist?

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Follow these steps to download the prescription shared by your psychotherapist:
Step 1: Go to My consultations
Step 2: Open the Case
Step 3: Click on the prescription
Step 4: Click on Download PDF

Question 7

Who is a psychotherapist and what is their role?

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A psychotherapist is someone who is licensed to treat people with mental health conditions. A psychotherapist helps a person with mental illness find relief from emotional distress and mood disorders. Psychotherapy is otherwise known as talk therapy; in a therapy session, the psychotherapist will talk a patient through what’s causing them distress. 
There would be questions covering many areas. These include the family tree, genetics, relationships, support structure, illnesses, childhood experiences, trauma, schooling, employment, and so on. The therapist will then help you identify and articulate feelings and emotions you don’t understand.

Question 8

When should I see a psychotherapist? How often should I see one?

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Emotions are a part of daily life, but if these feelings obstruct you from having a normal work-life balance, causing social problems, constant loss of appetite, and making you feel like you have lost control of your life, then it is advisable to seek help. The frequency of your sessions depends on your issues but will be discussed with the therapist. Generally, once every 10 days is sufficient for most patients.

Question 9

What are the education requirements of a psychotherapist? How to ensure that I choose the best psychotherapist for me?

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Degrees and licenses to practice psychotherapy vary from country to country. Following is a list of courses one needs to have a degree in, to practice psychotherapy:

Diploma in Hypno-psychotherapy
Graduate Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Bachelors in Psychotherapy and Counseling
B.Sc. (Hons) in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Masters in Psychotherapy
MA in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Masters in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Masters in Systemic Psychotherapy

Ph.D. in Psychotherapy and Counseling

The best way to choose the right psychotherapist is to research topics like education and the type of psychotherapy you think that is required. Additionally, consider gender as sometimes people are more comfortable speaking to a specific gender. Also, the budget and chamber matter a lot in selecting the right one.

Question 10

What problems do psychotherapists treat?

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Psychotherapists treat concerns like anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and other mood disorders. Not all psychotherapists can provide medicines, unlike psychiatrists. A psychotherapist is an umbrella term for people who can treat mental and mood disorders.

Question 11

What are some mental health conditions treated by psychotherapists?

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Here are seven mental health conditions diagnosed and treated by psychotherapists (in consultation with psychiatrists). They are

Clinical depression: As per DSM – 5, it’s a condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, having low mood or loss of interest for at least two weeks. A clinically depressed person may exhibit the following symptoms.

Loss of appetite
Insomnia
Fatigue
Feeling worthless and hopeless
Loss of concentration
Agitated mood
Suicidal

Generalized Anxiety: As per DSM – 5, it’s a condition characterized by persistent feelings of anxiety and worries for at least six months, and the patient may exhibit the following symptoms.

Muscle tension
Sleep disturbances
Fatigue
Restlessness
Unable to concentrate
Irritability

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): It’s a condition characterized by an irrational behaviour that drives people to do something repetitively (compulsion)—for example, repeatedly washing hands because one is obsessed with cleanliness or repeatedly closing the door because of their irrational obsession with security. Symptoms of OCD as per DSM – 5 include

The presence of obsession, compulsion, or both
Recurring and persistent thoughts

Schizophrenia: It’s a condition characterized by delusions, i.e., the person is not in touch with their reality. They may exhibit the following symptoms.

Hallucinations of smell, sound and vision.
Delusions: Fear of something imaginary.
Incoherent speech: murmuring, slurring etc
Incoherent thoughts: their conversations wouldn’t make logical sense. They’d forget and keep changing the topic of discussion, which would make no logical sense.

Bipolar disorder: It is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of depression and mania.

Depressive episode symptoms:

Lethargy
Low mood
Loss of interest or focus
Sleep disorders
Suicidal tendencies

Manic episode symptoms:

Feeling extremely happy and energetic.
Grandiosity: it’s a feeling of overly high self-esteem and faith in their abilities (even though that may not be the case)
Impulsive and risky behaviour
Delusions
Aggressive or agitated

Alcoholism: It’s both a physical and mental illness. It’s physical because it affects the central nervous system (brain) and mental because it’s an obsession (an urge to do something repetitively). Symptoms of alcoholism include

Obsession: an urge to drink daily, often uncontrollably
Grandiosity: an inflated sense of self
Loss of balance while walking
Slurring
Aggression or depression

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): It’s a disorder that occurs in people who have experienced trauma in their lives, such as the loss of dear ones, natural disasters, rape, serious accidents, war, conflict etc. Symptoms of PTSD include the following.

Anxiety
Fear
Depression
Trust issues
Panic attacks etc

Question 12

What are some therapy services provided by psychotherapists?

Accepted Answer

A psychotherapist may specialize in one or more of the following psychotherapeutic methods.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): As the name suggests, it’s a therapy that takes into account both cognition and behaviour and their relationship to each other; it focuses on addressing distorted and destructive thought patterns to bring about behaviour change. CBT was developed by neuropsychiatrist Aaron T Beck and his daughter Judith Beck.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): It’s a popular therapy that focuses on tapping calming points in your body. It’s a form of hypnotic therapy that treats anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder etc.
Dance Therapy: It’s another form of therapy most popular among women (also men) that help healthily express themselves, vent their feelings, concentrate, focus, self-reflect etc. Dance therapy helps people with anxiety and depression.
Drama Therapy: It’s a form of group therapy that help patients express their emotions healthily. In this method, a real-life scenario is presented to the group to enact impromptu; usually, the therapist and a couple of others would begin enacting the scenario, and others would join in as and when they relate to a particular character or scenario. A person can play multiple roles (as the victim, oppressor, therapist, mentor, teacher, enforcement agency etc.) in the same session as and when they relate emotionally to a particular character or scenario.
Art Therapy: It’s a form of therapy that helps traumatized children and adults deal with their emotional distress healthily. Art therapy is usually administered to children and mentally ill women. However, it can also be administered to anyone. But it’s mostly the women and children who are more open to seeking professional help.

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