What therapy costs in India (2026)
On Mindara today, the middle fee for a session with a psychologist, counsellor or therapist is ₹975. Half of them charge between ₹600 to ₹1,500. The figures below come from the fees that verified providers list on Mindara, worked out again every day.
How we worked this out
- Date: 25 October 2026. The figures are worked out again every day.
- Who is counted: 126 providers who are verified and open for booking on Mindara today, with a price set.
- Which fee: the price each provider lists for a standard video session (or audio, or in person, when they offer no video). Text chat and 48-hour messaging are left out.
- Middle fee (median): half of providers charge less, half charge more. Middle range: the middle half of fees (25th to 75th percentile).
- Groups with fewer than 3 providers are not shown, because one or two prices would not be a fair picture.
- These are fees listed on Mindara, not the whole market. Clinics, hospitals and private practices elsewhere may charge more or less.
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Fees by type of professional
Each professional sets their own fee. Doctors (psychiatrists, neurologists, sexual health doctors) often have shorter visits than a therapy session, so compare like with like.
| Type of professional | Providers | Middle fee | Middle range | Lowest to highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All providers on Mindara | 126 | ₹925 | ₹600 to ₹1,500 | ₹250 to ₹11,500 |
| Psychologists, counsellors and therapists | 106 | ₹975 | ₹600 to ₹1,500 | ₹250 to ₹11,500 |
| Psychiatrists | 16 | ₹750 | ₹588 to ₹1,125 | ₹299 to ₹2,000 |
| Dietitians and nutritionists | 1 | Not enough providers yet | ||
| Coaches (not clinical) | 2 | Not enough providers yet | ||
| Yoga teachers and fitness trainers | 1 | Not enough providers yet | ||
Fees by years of experience
Psychologists, counsellors and therapists only, so the figures compare the same kind of session.
| Experience | Providers | Middle fee | Middle range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 3 years | 57 | ₹800 | ₹500 to ₹1,000 |
| 3 to 5 years | 30 | ₹1,000 | ₹813 to ₹1,474 |
| 6 to 10 years | 11 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,050 to ₹2,000 |
| More than 10 years | 8 | ₹1,500 | ₹750 to ₹3,850 |
Fees by language
Psychologists, counsellors and therapists who can run a whole session in each language (most also work in English). Languages with fewer than 3 providers are left out.
| Language | Providers | Middle fee | Middle range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 34 | ₹1,000 | ₹800 to ₹1,500 |
| Punjabi | 5 | ₹1,000 | ₹800 to ₹1,200 |
| Bengali | 4 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,250 to ₹1,500 |
| Marathi | 4 | ₹1,345 | ₹1,092 to ₹1,750 |
| Tamil | 4 | ₹900 | ₹800 to ₹1,000 |
| Gujarati | 3 | ₹1,189 | ₹995 to ₹1,845 |
| Malayalam | 3 | ₹600 | ₹425 to ₹800 |
| Telugu | 3 | ₹1,499 | ₹1,150 to ₹1,650 |
Video or audio
Among psychologists, counsellors and therapists on Mindara, the middle fee is ₹975 for a video session and ₹1,000 for an audio session.
| Session format | Providers | Middle fee | Middle range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video session | 104 | ₹975 | ₹600 to ₹1,499 |
| Audio (phone-style) session | 41 | ₹1,000 | ₹600 to ₹1,200 |
Free and low-cost help
If cost is what is stopping you, these options are free or low cost. We do not list their fees, because they change and we cannot check them every day.
If you are in danger right now, call 112 or Tele-MANAS on 14416.
Find someone in your budget
Every profile shows the fee before you book. These pages list providers up to a set price.
Questions people ask
How much does therapy cost in India?
On Mindara today, the middle fee for a session with a psychologist, counsellor or therapist is ₹975. Half of them charge between ₹600 to ₹1,500. These are fees listed on Mindara, not the whole Indian market.
Why do therapy fees vary so much?
Fees depend on the kind of professional, their training and years of experience, the length of the session, the language and the city they work from. A longer session or a more specialised professional usually costs more.
Is a psychiatrist more expensive than a therapist?
On Mindara today the middle fee is ₹750 for a psychiatrist and ₹975 for a psychologist, counsellor or therapist. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor and the visit is often shorter, so the two are not the same kind of session.
Are online sessions cheaper than in-person sessions?
Among psychologists, counsellors and therapists on Mindara, the middle fee is ₹975 for a video session and ₹1,000 for an audio session. You also save travel time and cost.
Is there free or low-cost therapy in India?
Yes. Tele-MANAS, the government mental health helpline, is free and open all day and night on 14416 or 1-800-891-4416. Government hospitals and medical colleges run psychiatry and psychology clinics at low cost. iCall offers free counselling on 9152987821 (Monday to Saturday, 8am to 9pm).
Does health insurance cover therapy?
Some health insurance policies cover mental health treatment, especially in hospital. Cover for outpatient therapy sessions varies, so check your policy or ask your insurer. Mindara can give you a receipt for each completed session.
How often are these figures updated?
Every day. They are worked out from the fees providers list on Mindara that morning, so they change as providers join or change their prices.
Can I use these figures in an article or report?
Yes. Please name Mindara as the source and link to this page. The citation line and a CSV file with the same figures are on this page.
Written by the Mindara editorial team. Figures updated 25 October 2026.