At a glance
- In person in Bengaluru: Dr Mekhala Divakar, psychiatrist, at Dr Badarayan’s Paediatric and Rheumatology Clinic, Bengaluru. Every Thursday, 6 to 8 pm.
- Online: the whole team, including RCI-registered clinical psychologists, by private video call.
- Phone and WhatsApp: +91 96702 29951
- Fees: therapy from ₹1,600 for 50 minutes; online psychiatry from ₹700 for 30 minutes. For the in-person fee, ask us on WhatsApp. Fees
- Languages: Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu (psychiatry), Hindi, English and Sindhi, depending on the clinician. Who speaks what
Visiting the Bengaluru clinic
Dr Mekhala Divakar sees patients in person at Dr Badarayan’s Paediatric and Rheumatology Clinic, Bengaluru, every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. In-person times are arranged with our team on WhatsApp rather than booked online. On other days, she consults online.
Psychologist or psychiatrist?
A clinical psychologist offers talking therapy, such as CBT, and psychological testing; in India they must be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and you can look up any registration number on the RCI’s official register. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and, where it helps, prescribes medication. In Bengaluru you can see our psychiatrist in person and our psychologists online, or do both together. More on the difference: psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or counselling psychologist?
Who you would see
Dr Mekhala Divakar
Psychiatrist, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry). Senior Resident, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. Karnataka Medical Council 134015. Child and adolescent psychiatry training at NIMHANS. English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam. In person on Thursdays and online. Profile
Dr Varsha S
Psychiatrist and therapist, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte. Karnataka Medical Council 139104. Child, adolescent and geriatric psychiatry. English, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Tulu. Online, every evening. Profile
Benazier Noor Ahamed
Senior Counselling Psychologist. Senior Consultant, YourDOST, Bengaluru, 9+ years of experience. Anxiety, panic attacks, LGBTQ+ affirmative care. English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam. Online.
Dr Bibin Chand K S
Senior Clinical Psychologist. Ph.D. Psychology, M.Phil Clinical Psychology. RCI A36105. Psychologist with the Indian Air Force, 2008–2017, including at Command Hospital, Bengaluru. English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil. Online. Profile
Anamika Rawlani
Founder & Chief Clinical Psychologist. M.Phil Clinical Psychology, RINPAS, Ranchi; formerly a Research Officer on an ICMR project at NIMHANS, Bengaluru. RCI A39595. 12+ years of experience. Hindi, English, Sindhi. Online. Profile
See every clinician’s training and focus on the team page.
What people come to us for
Work stress and burnout in long-hours jobs, anxiety and panic, low mood, relationship and marriage difficulties, living away from family, exam pressure, and questions about attention or learning in children. Therapy is usually weekly at first, in 50-minute sessions; psychiatry is a 30-minute consultation, with follow-ups for medication reviews. Read more about individual therapy, couples therapy, assessments and psychiatric consultations.
Languages
- Kannada: Benazier Noor Ahamed (therapy); Dr Mekhala Divakar and Dr Varsha S (psychiatry). ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಥೆರಪಿ
- Tamil: Dr Bibin Chand K S, Benazier Noor Ahamed (therapy in Tamil)
- Malayalam: Dr Bibin Chand K S, Benazier Noor Ahamed; Dr Mekhala Divakar and Dr Varsha S for psychiatry (therapy in Malayalam)
- Telugu: Dr Mekhala Divakar, for psychiatric consultations (Telugu)
- Hindi and English: every clinician; Sindhi: Anamika Rawlani, Divyanshi Tolani
Fees
50 minutes₹1,600
50 minutes₹2,200
50 minutes₹2,500
30 minutes · medical, not therapy₹1,000
30 minutes · every evening₹700
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Common questions
Can I see a psychologist in person in Bengaluru?
Our in-person clinician in Bengaluru is a psychiatrist, Dr Mekhala Divakar, who sees patients every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at Dr Badarayan’s Paediatric and Rheumatology Clinic. Therapy with our clinical psychologists is online, by private video call, from anywhere in Bengaluru.
How much does online therapy cost for someone in Bengaluru?
A 50-minute session is ₹1,600 with one of our psychologists, ₹2,200 with a Senior Clinical Psychologist and ₹2,500₹3,500 with the Founder. An online psychiatric consultation is ₹1,000 with Dr Mekhala Divakar or ₹700 with Dr Varsha S, for 30 minutes.
Is there a Kannada-speaking therapist?
Yes. Benazier Noor Ahamed, a counselling psychologist, works in Kannada, and so do our psychiatrists Dr Mekhala Divakar and Dr Varsha S. Sessions are also available in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu (psychiatry), Hindi and English.
Should I see a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist?
A clinical psychologist offers talking therapy and psychological assessment. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose and, where needed, prescribe medication. Many people start with a psychologist, who will suggest a psychiatric consultation if it seems useful; you do not need a referral for either.
Can I get a prescription at the Bengaluru clinic?
If, after assessing you, Dr Mekhala Divakar thinks medication would help, she can prescribe it. Some medicines cannot legally be prescribed online in India and need an in-person appointment. Medication is always discussed with you first.
Can I mix online therapy with in-person psychiatry?
Yes. Many clients see a psychologist online every week or two and a psychiatrist in person or online for medication reviews.
Book online, or in person in Bengaluru
Choose a clinician and a time, or message us on WhatsApp for a Thursday in-person slot. See what happens in your first session.