Kept putting off counselling until work stress started affecting my sleep. Compared two professionals before deciding - both explained their approach clearly, which made the choice easier.
NJIndividual Counselling
Neha Joshi
Andheri, Mumbai
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Who we serve
Support for Every Stage of Life
From individuals to families, people across Mumbai turn to Leadzo to find the right counselling professional.
- Individuals
- Couples & Partners
- Families
- Parents & Children
- Students & Young Adults
- Working Professionals
- Anyone Navigating Change
What counselling covers
What Does a Counselling Professional Help With?
Personal counselling isn't only for a diagnosed condition - plenty of people come to it for everyday concerns too. Here's a general picture of what counselling professionals on Leadzo tend to work with.
Everyday Stress & Life Changes
Whether it's work pressure, a major transition, or just feeling stretched too thin, none of it needs a clinical label to be worth talking through.
Relationships & Family
Working through communication gaps or friction, whether you're coming in alone, as a couple, or as a family.
Emotional Wellbeing
A dedicated space to unpack low mood, anxiety, or general emotional strain with someone trained to help.
Specific Life Stages
Support shaped around a particular moment, like becoming a parent or navigating a career change.
Find the right fit
Types of Counselling - Find the Right Fit
"Counselling" covers a lot of ground. If you already have a sense of what you're looking for, one of these related categories on Leadzo may be a closer match.
Couples Counselling
For couples working through relationship strain together.
ExploreRelationship and Marriage Counselling
For concerns specifically about a relationship or marriage.
ExploreFamily Counselling
For sessions that bring in family dynamics or multiple members.
ExploreChild Counselling
For a child's emotional or behavioural needs.
ExploreDepression Counselling
For counselling that's specifically focused on low mood and depression.
ExploreTherapist
For those who'd prefer a therapist over a counsellor.
Explore
Haven't landed on the right category yet? Post your requirement once and up to 3 matched counselling professionals in Mumbai will respond so you can compare.
Post Your RequirementCounselling vs. therapy
Is Counselling Right for You?
"Counselling" and "therapy" get used interchangeably a lot, and the boundary between them isn't always clean. Here's a general, non-clinical way to think about it.
- Counselling usually centres on one specific, present-day concern - a relationship difficulty, a stressful event, or a decision you're wrestling with.
- Therapy often goes further into long-running patterns, though a fair number of professionals use both terms depending on their training.
- Not sure which fits? That's normal - describe what's going on when you post your requirement, and matched professionals can advise on fit.
- If what you need is a clinical diagnosis or medication, a psychiatrist or other medical professional is the right starting point, not a counsellor.
Who should I hire?
Online vs. In-Person Counselling in Mumbai
| Factor | Online Counselling | In-Person Counselling | How Leadzo Helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Join a session from wherever you are - useful if Mumbai's commute times make getting somewhere in person difficult. | Means travelling to a fixed location, though some people prefer meeting face to face. | Mention your scheduling constraints when you post your requirement, and Leadzo can prioritise matching you with Mumbai professionals who offer the format that actually fits your routine. |
| Best for | Easy scheduling and privacy without leaving home. | Situations that feel more natural in the same room, like couples or family sessions. | Note whether this is for you alone or for a couple or family session, and Leadzo matches you with professionals experienced in that specific format. |
| Availability in Mumbai | Broadly available - a practical option given how spread out the city and its suburbs are. | Depends on how close the professional is to where you're based. | Leadzo shows you options across both formats before you decide, so you're not committing to one without knowing what's actually available near you in Mumbai. |
Neither format wins outright - it comes down to what suits you. Mention your preference when you post your requirement.
Cost factors
Cost Factors
What a counselling session costs shifts with a few variables, so there isn't one number that applies across the board - it's worth discussing directly with your matched professional.
Session Format
Online sessions aren't always priced the same as in-person ones.
Professional's Experience
Training, years of practice, and how the individual professional structures their own rates all factor in.
Session Length & Frequency
A single session is typically priced differently from committing to an ongoing arrangement.
Type of Counselling
Sessions involving more than one person, such as couples or family counselling, can be priced differently from individual sessions.
Selection framework
How to Choose a Counsellor
A few things worth thinking through when comparing counselling professionals in Mumbai.
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Post Your RequirementVerification
Understanding Leadzo Verification
Leadzo may display verification labels to help you understand what information has been checked. These indicators improve transparency but should not be interpreted as a guarantee of quality or suitability.
- Contact Verified
- Counselling professionals on Leadzo verify their phone number through OTP before they can respond to your requirement.
- Qualifications & Licensing
- A counsellor's qualifications, licensing, or clinical training aren't checked by Leadzo independently - confirm these directly with your matched professional.
- Marketplace, Not a Clinic
- Leadzo is a marketplace connecting you with independent counselling professionals - it doesn't offer counselling, therapy, or medical advice itself, and nothing here replaces professional guidance.
Before hiring, review portfolios, quotations, contracts, ownership terms, timelines, and payment conditions carefully.
What customers say
What Customers Say
My husband and I posted our requirement together after a difficult year. The counsellor we picked was upfront about fees and how sessions would work from the first conversation.
VOCouples CounsellingVikram Oza
Bandra, Mumbai
Needed support for our daughter after she struggled to settle into a new school. Liked being able to compare a couple of profiles rather than just accepting whoever was available first.
PSFamily CounsellingPriyanka Shetty
Powai, Mumbai
Specifically wanted a woman counsellor and mentioned it when posting my requirement - that's exactly who reached out. Sessions over video have fit easily around my work hours.
RMOnline CounsellingRitika Mehra
Thane, Mumbai
If you need urgent support
If you or someone you know is in crisis or at immediate risk, please contact a local emergency service or a crisis helpline right away. Leadzo is a marketplace for finding counselling professionals and isn't equipped to handle emergencies.
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Related services
Other Health & Wellbeing Services in Mumbai
A few other Health & Wellbeing services in Mumbai that might be worth a look.
- TherapistFor those who'd prefer a therapist over a counsellor.
- Couples CounsellingFor couples working through relationship strain together.
- Relationship & Marriage CounsellingFor concerns specifically about a relationship or marriage.
- Family CounsellingFor sessions that bring in family dynamics or multiple members.
- Child CounsellingFor a child's emotional or behavioural needs.
- Depression CounsellingFor counselling that's specifically focused on low mood and depression.
- PsychotherapyFor a more clinical, longer-term therapeutic approach.
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