Kept putting counselling off until work stress started affecting my sleep too. Spoke with two professionals before deciding - both explained how sessions would run, which made choosing easier.
AKIndividual Counselling
Amruta Kulkarni
Baner, Pune
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Who we serve
Support for Every Stage of Life
From individuals to families, people across Pune 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?
Counselling isn't limited to diagnosed conditions - many people reach out for everyday concerns too, including general mental health and emotional support. Here's a broad sense of what counselling professionals on Leadzo typically work with.
Everyday Stress & Life Changes
Work pressure, a major shift in circumstances, or just feeling worn down - none of it needs a formal diagnosis to be worth discussing with someone.
Relationships & Family
Untangling communication issues or friction, whether you're coming in solo, as a couple, or as a family.
Emotional Wellbeing
A dedicated space to work through low mood, anxiety, or general emotional strain with a trained professional.
Specific Life Stages
Support shaped around a particular moment, like starting a family or a shift in career direction.
Find the right fit
Types of Counselling - Find the Right Fit
"Counselling" spans a lot of ground. If you already know roughly what you're after, one of these related categories on Leadzo could be a more direct fit.
Couples Counselling
For couples working through relationship difficulties as a team.
ExploreRelationship and Marriage Counselling
For concerns focused specifically on a relationship or marriage.
ExploreFamily Counselling
For sessions that involve family dynamics or several members together.
ExploreChild Counselling
For emotional or behavioural support geared toward children.
ExploreDepression Counselling
For counselling that's specifically aimed at low mood and depression.
ExploreTherapist
For anyone who'd rather work with a therapist than a counsellor.
Explore
Still figuring out which category matches your situation? Post your requirement once and up to 3 matched counselling professionals in Pune will reach out so you can compare.
Post Your RequirementCounselling vs. therapy
Is Counselling Right for You?
"Counselling" and "therapy" get used interchangeably fairly often, and there's genuine overlap between the two. Here's a general, non-clinical way of thinking about the difference.
- Counselling typically homes in on one specific, present-day concern - a relationship issue, a stressful event, or a decision you're stuck on.
- Therapy tends to go deeper into longer-running patterns, though plenty of professionals use both terms depending on how they were trained.
- If you're unsure which applies to you, that's fine - describe your situation when you post your requirement, and matched professionals can advise on fit.
- For anything requiring 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 Pune
| Factor | Online Counselling | In-Person Counselling | How Leadzo Helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Attend from wherever suits you - handy if getting across Pune during peak hours isn't practical. | Requires travelling to a fixed location, though some people find that setting easier. | Mention your scheduling constraints when you post your requirement, and Leadzo can prioritise matching you with Pune professionals who offer the format that actually fits your routine. |
| Best for | Straightforward scheduling and the privacy of your own space. | Situations that feel more natural face to face, such as 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 Pune | Widely available, which works well given how spread out Pune's IT corridors and residential areas are. | Depends on how close the professional's location 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 Pune. |
Neither option is objectively better - it comes down to your own preference. Mention it when you post your requirement.
Cost factors
Cost Factors
What counselling costs in Pune depends on a handful of factors, so there's no single number that covers every session - it's worth raising directly with your matched professional.
Session Format
Whether a session is online or in-person can shift the price.
Professional's Experience
Years of practice, training, and how the individual professional sets their own rates all feed into the fee.
Session Length & Frequency
A single session is usually priced differently from committing to a longer, ongoing arrangement.
Type of Counselling
Sessions involving more than one person, like couples or family counselling, may carry a different rate than individual sessions.
Selection framework
How to Choose a Counsellor
A quick rundown of what's worth comparing across counselling professionals in Pune.
Ready to take that first step? Post your requirement and up to 3 verified counsellors in Pune matching what you need will get in touch.
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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 via OTP before they're able to respond to a posted requirement.
- Qualifications & Licensing
- Leadzo doesn't independently verify a counsellor's qualifications, licensing, or clinical training - it's worth confirming these yourself with your matched professional.
- Marketplace, Not a Clinic
- Leadzo functions as a marketplace connecting you to independent counselling professionals - it doesn't provide counselling, therapy, or medical advice itself, and nothing here substitutes for professional guidance.
Before hiring, review portfolios, quotations, contracts, ownership terms, timelines, and payment conditions carefully.
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What customers say
What Customers Say
My partner and I posted our requirement together after a difficult stretch. The counsellor we picked was upfront about fees and their approach from the first call, which took the guesswork out.
SJCouples CounsellingSiddhant Joshi
Koregaon Park, Pune
Needed support for our son after a rough transition to a new school. Liked being able to compare a couple of profiles instead of just getting assigned to whoever was free first.
RDFamily CounsellingRutuja Deshpande
Kothrud, Pune
Asked for a woman counsellor when posting my requirement, and that's exactly who reached out. Video sessions have worked well around my work hours.
PGOnline CounsellingPallavi Gokhale
Viman Nagar, Pune
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Related services
Other Health & Wellbeing Services in Pune
A few other Health & Wellbeing services in Pune that might also be worth a look.
- TherapistFor anyone who'd rather work with a therapist than a counsellor.
- Couples CounsellingFor couples working through relationship difficulties as a team.
- Relationship & Marriage CounsellingFor concerns focused specifically on a relationship or marriage.
- Family CounsellingFor sessions that involve family dynamics or several members together.
- Child CounsellingFor emotional or behavioural support geared toward children.
- Depression CounsellingFor counselling that's specifically aimed at low mood and depression.
- PsychotherapyFor a more clinical, longer-running therapeutic process.
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