12 Counsellors & Psychologists You Can Approach To Stay Upbeat & Positive In These Dreary Times

Even while living in the 21st-century mental health is still treated as a taboo. It’s still widely believed that you should only consult a counsellor if you’re going crazy. But, that is not true! Anytime you need someone to lend you an ear in a no judgement zone, there are multiple counsellors available in Delhi with over a decade of experience. Read this list to know more!

1. Ms. Monika Sharma 

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Ms. Monika Sharma is a counselling psychologist with an experience of over 15 years in her kitty. Her range of work spans attending to individual counselling, depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, phobias, stress management, anger management, time management, personality disorders, family problems, pre and postmarital conflicts, relationship management and more such issues. If any worry plagues you, head over to her fosho!

Where | Dr. Monika Sharma’s Clinic - D - 6, Santushti Apartment, Vasant Kunj
Timings | 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Monday - Sunday)
Consultation Fees | Rs 1,000
Call Them | +91 4119 3907
Check Out Her FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Monika-Sharma-117175438977442/

2. Dr. Shruti Gupta 

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With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Shruti Gupta is a psychotherapist passionately working towards improving the emotional health of people of all age group, from children to adults. She is said to create a very comfortable environment & direct your thoughts in the right manner. If you feel lost, she’ll be your guiding light. Book an appointment now.

Where | Mastishk, Multi-Speciality Clinic - 131, Bhagyalaxmi Apartments, Sector 9, Rohini
Timings | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday), 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM & 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Saturday) , 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Sunday)
Consultation Fees | Rs 1,800
Call Them | +91 11 4116 9437

3. Dr. Bhavna Barmi 

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Dr. Bhavna Barmi is a specialist in this field for 25 years now. She practices Psycare at Mind Track. She is a Master NLP Practitioner, a life coach and a hypnotherapist. Book an appointment with her for issues related to relationship, parenting, emotion management or any emotional issues you are facing.

Where | Mind Track - 62/2191, Gurudwara Rd, Munirka
Timings | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Monday - Saturday)
Consultation Fees | Rs 2,500
Call Them | + 91 11 4119 3906
Check Out Her FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/DrBarmis-Happiness-Studio-396875601167867/

4. Dr. RK Suri 

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Dr. Suri is a trained professional clinical psychologist, practising for 36 years. Not only does he provide individual counselling but is also a career counsellor organising workshops at multiple universities like IITs and IIMs. If you hesitate to talk about the mental issues to anyone in person, he is also a founder of online platform talktoangel.com. 

Where | Psychowellness Center, Multi-Speciality Clinic - Rose Wood Apartment, Sector 13, Pocket A, Dwarka, Janakpuri & Other Clinics
Timings | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM & 11:01 PM - 11:30 PM (Monday - Saturday)
Consultation Fees | Rs 4,000
Call Them | +91 11 4221 3312

5. Dr. Rakhi Anand 

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Dr. Rakhi Anand is a PhD in Psychology with 25 years of experience. She is currently practising at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar. Before this, she was a senior consultant psychologist at Vimhans Hospital, Delhi. She is trained in cognitive behaviour therapy for the management of psychological disorders among teenagers and adults.

Where | Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals - Mathura Road
Timings | 11 AM - 6 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) & 10 AM - 6 PM (Saturday)
Consultation Fees |  Rs 2,000

6. Dr. Pooja Anand Sharma 

Dr. Pooja Anand Sharma, is an experienced psychotherapist, life coach, dream analyst, clinical hypnotherapist, corporate trainer and an excellent spiritual healer. She is a wonderful Relationship/ Marital counselor, International Trainer of Past Life Regression Studies, and is the Founder of a successfully run Psychotherapy and Healing Centre - ‘Vishwas Healing Centre.' She has been in this healing industry for the last 20+ years. Anyone who is familiar with Dr. Pooja will know that her healing sessions and counselling sessions are not just another job for her - it’s her passion.

Where | Vishwas Healing Centre -  Tilak Nagar & Rohini
Timings | 12 Noon - 6:30 PM
Consultation Fees | Rs 1,000
Call Them | +91 9899 201 645 & +91 9911 401 645

7. Dr. Sanju Gambhir 

Distinguished Service Award IMA awardee, Dr. Sanju Gambhir has an experience of over 31 years. She has helped thousands of people to improve their lives with her counselling sessions in the corporate world and schools. She used experiential therapies that helps to release emotional blocks. Some of her areas of specialisation are stress, anger, parenting and relationship.

Where | Primus Super Speciality Hospital - 2, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri
Timings | 10 AM - 12 PM (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Consultation Fees | Rs 1,000
Call Them | +91 11 6620 6630

8. VIMHANS

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VIMHANS is a multi-speciality institute providing services in the fields of mental illness, rehabilitation and academic research & training. Set up in 1981 with only 20 beds for drug de-addiction & psychiatric, it started expanding and improving from 1987 and hasn’t stopped till now. They provide a number of services from counselling to dietician services to expressive therapists.

Where | VIMHANS Hospital - No. 1, Industrial Area, Nehru Nagar
Call Them | l +91 11 2980 2980

9. Dr. Priyanka Trivedi

PhD in Psychology, Dr. Priyanka Trivedi is a mental health counsellor and psychotherapist with an experience of 25 years. She has an expertise in areas of interpersonal relationships, pre and post marital issues, parenting, adolescence issues and work-life balance. Dr. Priyanka is a patient listener and is motivated to help her clients regain their sense of well-being so if you’re ever experiencing conflicting thoughts and need someone to blurt out to, make sure you book your appointment with her.

Where | Psychotherapeutic Centre - B 6/1, Opposite Deer Park, Safdarjung Enclave
Timings | 8:45 AM - 2:30 PM & 4:45 - 8:00 PM ( Monday-Sunday ) 
Consultation Fee | Rs 1,500
Call Them | + 91 11 4084 8837

10. Dr. Neerja

A consultant for UNICEF, Dr. Neerja, PhD in Psychology is a clinical psychologist and life coach. She tackles personality issues, adolescent issues, ADHD, anxiety, OCD and depression. She uses techniques such as DBT, Schema and Positive Psychology. She has worked with various NGOs in the field of mental health and has an experience of 16 years.

Where | The Mind Care And Counselling Centre - L-357, Sarita Vihar
Timings | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM & 12:30 - 1:30 PM ( Monday-Friday )
Consultation Fee | Rs 1,000
Call them | + 91 11 4116 9533

11. Dr. Vikas Jain

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Dr. Vikas Jain is MBBS and MD. He has an experience of 31 years in the field of psychology. A renowned psychiatrist, his expertise lies in ADHD, anxiety, personality issues and clinical disorders including Bipolar and Schizophrenia. Hesitant to talk about your mental health to people around you? Consult Dr. Vikas for he’s the one to go to when you need someone to lend an ear. 

Where | Perfect Mind - 6/27, West Patel Nagar
Timings | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Monday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday )
Consultation Fee | Rs 1,500
Call Them | + 91 7947 110 849

12. Dr. Owais Akram Farooqui

Dr. Farooqui is a PhD in Clinical Neuro psychology. He is currently working in Metro Groups Of Hospitals and Dharamshila Cancer Hospital as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Students from several universities are doing their master level projects under his supervision. In his 15 years of experience, he has been invited to deliver lectures on psychological problems in government and private sector on stress, anger and adjustment management. 

Where | Pathfinders Clinic - C-05, Ground Floor, Sec 19 Noida
Timings | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM ( Monday-Saturday ) & 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM ( Sunday )
Consultation Fee | Rs 1,500
Call Them | + 91 9821 043 701

So the next time you’re feeling low and need someone to talk to without any judgements, you know where to go!