At a glance
- How you are seen: online, by secure video, from your home in Lucknow or anywhere in India. Psychiatry in Lucknow is online; in-person sessions in Lucknow are with our psychologists, in Vrindavan Colony and Gomti Nagar. Dr Mekhala also sees patients in person in Bengaluru on Thursday evenings.
- Who: Dr Mekhala Divakar (MBBS, MD Psychiatry, Karnataka Medical Council 134015) and Dr Varsha S (MBBS, MD Psychiatry, Karnataka Medical Council 139104).
- Fees: 30 minutes, ₹1,000 with Dr Mekhala, ₹700 with Dr Varsha.
- Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam between them; Dr Varsha also speaks Tulu.
- Questions before you book? Ask on WhatsApp.
If you are looking for a psychiatrist in Lucknow, here is the plain picture. Our psychiatrists see clients online, so a consultation does not need a trip across the city, a waiting room or a day off work. Our psychologists see clients in person in Vrindavan Colony and Gomti Nagar as well as online, and the two work together when you need both therapy and medication.
When people in Lucknow see a psychiatrist
- Symptoms that are not shifting with therapy alone, particularly moderate to severe depression or anxiety.
- A medication review: something you take is not working, or the side effects are hard to live with.
- A clearer diagnosis, where bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD or another condition needs a medical opinion.
- Sleep that has broken down, or a reversed sleep cycle.
- Alcohol, tobacco or drug use, including managing withdrawal safely.
- A child, teenager or older parent whose symptoms need a medical assessment.
You do not need to be sure it is “serious enough”. A consultation is a conversation about what is happening and what would help, and it often ends without a prescription. For the full picture, see psychiatric consultation.
Who you would see
Dr Mekhala Divakar
Psychiatrist, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry). Karnataka Medical Council 134015. Senior Resident at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru; child and adolescent psychiatry training at NIMHANS. Focus: de-addiction, child and adolescent psychiatry, depression and bipolar disorder, medication review. English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam. ₹1,000 for 30 minutes. Profile
Dr Varsha S
Psychiatrist and therapist, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry). Karnataka Medical Council 139104. Child, adolescent and geriatric psychiatry, de-addiction, ADHD and autism, depression and anxiety. Available every evening, 5 to 9 pm. English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu. ₹700 for 30 minutes. Profile
How it works from Lucknow
- Choose a psychiatrist and a time. Pay online; fees are shown in full before you pay.
- You receive a private video link. Join from a quiet place on a phone or laptop.
- The psychiatrist confirms your identity, takes a history and asks about risk, as in a clinic appointment.
- You leave with a plan: a working diagnosis, a prescription where one is appropriate and permitted online, tests to rule out a medical cause, a referral to therapy, or advice to be seen in person.
Online prescribing follows India’s Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020. Some medicines cannot be prescribed online at all; if one is clinically needed, you will be asked to see a psychiatrist in person, and we will help you find one.
Fees
30 minutes · online · medical, not therapy₹1,000
30 minutes · online · medical, not therapy₹700
50 minutes₹1,600
Fees are shown in full before you pay, with no hidden charges. See all fees →
Common questions
Is there a psychiatrist in Lucknow I can see at the Rooh Mind Care clinic?
In Lucknow, our psychiatrists, Dr Mekhala Divakar and Dr Varsha S, consult online, by secure video. Dr Mekhala also sees patients in person in Bengaluru, every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at Dr Badarayan's Paediatric and Rheumatology Clinic. In-person sessions in Lucknow are with our psychologists, in Vrindavan Colony and Gomti Nagar. If you need to be seen in person by a psychiatrist in Lucknow, we will tell you and help you find in-person care.
How much does a psychiatrist consultation cost?
A 30-minute online consultation is ₹1,000 with Dr Mekhala Divakar and ₹700 with Dr Varsha S. Fees are shown in full before you pay.
Can an online psychiatrist prescribe medicine?
Yes, for most commonly used medicines, after a live video consultation, as India's Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020 allow. Some medicines, such as those in Schedule X and narcotic or psychotropic substances under the NDPS Act, cannot be prescribed online and need an in-person appointment. How online prescriptions work.
Do I need a referral, or to be in therapy already?
No. You can book a psychiatrist directly. If you are already seeing one of our psychologists, the two can coordinate with your consent.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MBBS, MD Psychiatry) who diagnoses and can prescribe medicine. A clinical psychologist provides therapy and psychological testing. Many people benefit from both. Read the full comparison.
Can I get help for alcohol or drug use?
Yes. Both of our psychiatrists work with de-addiction and substance use, including the safe management of withdrawal. A consultation is private; you do not need to have decided to stop before you book.
Book a psychiatrist consultation
Choose a clinician and a time, or ask us your questions on WhatsApp first.