The first session is an initial intake and consultation. It is a completely safe, pressure-free space where you and Dr. Kanchan (or your assigned therapist) will discuss what brought you to therapy, your current challenges, and your history. Together, you will map out your personal goals for healing.

A typical individual therapy session lasts between 45 to 50 minutes. This provides optimal time to check in, safely unpack specific emotional or psychological themes, and practice actionable coping strategies without leaving you feeling emotionally overwhelmed.

Mental health journeys are deeply personal, meaning there is no fixed timeline. Some clients experience relief and mental clarity within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent weekly sessions, while deeper trauma processing or severe anxiety management may require longer-term, ongoing support.

Yes, absolute confidentiality is a foundational rule of clinical practice. Your privacy is legally and ethically protected. Your data, assessments, and anything shared during a session remain strictly confidential within our professional clinical boundaries.

Yes. Gateway to Wellness provides both convenient, secure online video counseling sessions (pan-India) and structured in-person sessions. Both options offer the exact same standard of clinical care, privacy, and dedicated attention.

If emotional distress, persistent overthinking, mood swings, or burnout are consistently disrupting your daily sleep, work productivity, or personal relationships for more than two consecutive weeks, taking a casual break usually isn’t enough. Professional therapy will give you the objective tools to heal the root cause.

We respect your time and ask that you respect our therapists’ schedules too. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, we require at least a 24-hour advance notice. Cancellations made within less than 24 hours may incur a standard cancellation fee.