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Anxiety, low mood, trauma, sleep, burnout, relationships — verified clinical psychologists offer evidence-based therapy (CBT and more), online or in person, in your language.

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What can Psychology & Counselling help with?

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What is psychology & counselling?

Talking therapy with a clinical psychologist is structured, evidence-based work — not just venting. Approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) help you understand the patterns between situations, thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and give you practical tools to change the ones keeping you stuck. Sessions are confidential, goal-oriented, and reviewed openly so you always know what you are working on and why.

People see psychologists for anxiety, low mood, trauma, sleep problems, burnout, grief and relationship difficulties — and also simply when life feels heavier than it should. You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or a crisis to start. If medication might also help, a psychologist works alongside a psychiatrist; therapy and medication are often strongest together.

How psychology & counselling works on TheraTreat

From first click to first session — usually in under a day.

  1. 1

    Tell us your concern

    Pick a condition or describe what you need help with — for yourself or your child.

  2. 2

    Choose a therapist

    Compare verified profiles, real ratings, languages and fees. No guesswork.

  3. 3

    Book online or in clinic

    Pick a slot that fits — video session, clinic visit, or home care where available.

  4. 4

    Start therapy

    Meet your therapist, agree goals, and track progress session by session.

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Frequently asked questions about psychology & counselling

Common questions from patients, answered honestly.

What does a clinical psychologist do?+
A clinical psychologist assesses and treats emotional, behavioural and mental-health concerns using structured, evidence-based talking therapies such as CBT. They do not prescribe medication — when medication may help, they coordinate with a psychiatrist.
Psychologist vs psychiatrist — who should I see?+
A psychologist provides talking therapy; a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication. Mild-to-moderate anxiety, stress or low mood usually starts well with a psychologist. Severe symptoms, safety concerns, or suspected conditions like bipolar disorder warrant a psychiatrist — often alongside therapy.
Is what I share in therapy confidential?+
Yes. Psychologists follow strict confidentiality: what you share stays between you and your therapist, with narrow legal exceptions (immediate risk of serious harm to yourself or others, or court orders) which they will explain in the first session.
How long does therapy take to work?+
Structured approaches like CBT typically run 8–20 sessions for a focused concern, with many people noticing shifts within the first month of weekly sessions. Deeper or long-standing patterns take longer. Your psychologist should agree goals with you and review progress openly.
Does online therapy actually work?+
For most common concerns — anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia — research consistently shows video-based therapy performs comparably to in-person sessions, provided you have privacy and a stable connection. Choose whichever format you will attend consistently.
What happens in the first session with a psychologist?+
Mostly listening and mapping: your concerns, history, sleep, stressors, strengths and goals. You are not committing to anything — a good first session ends with a shared understanding of the problem and a proposed way of working.
How do I choose the right psychologist?+
Look at qualifications (an RCI-registered clinical psychologist for clinical concerns), experience with your specific issue, language, and — importantly — whether you feel heard after a session or two. It is completely okay to switch therapists; fit matters as much as credentials.
I am in crisis right now. What should I do?+
If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself, please do not wait for an appointment — call a national helpline such as Tele-MANAS (14416) or KIRAN (1800-599-0019), reach the nearest emergency room, or tell someone you trust right away.

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