Counselling Psychologist
Dr. Vandana
ParentingRelationshipsAnger Management
20+ years of experience
English, Hindi
Online therapy · Chennai
Online therapy in Chennai
Video sessions with qualified therapists in English or Hindi, from OMR to Mylapore.
How this works in ChennaiTherapyHelps is an online service. We do not have a clinic or office in Chennai. Sessions take place over secure video or audio from wherever you are, and your therapist is matched to your concerns and language, not to your address.
Therapy for people in Chennai
Chennai is a city that values discretion. Many people here would rather not be seen walking into a clinic, and the IT corridor along OMR and the auto and healthcare hubs keep working hours long. Online sessions give you a qualified therapist without the visibility, the drive or the waiting room.
People in Chennai bring work stress from IT and healthcare shifts, pressure around marriage and family decisions, caregiving for ageing parents, and the heaviness that can follow months of heat or the memory of past floods. Students and young professionals who have moved to the city from other districts often describe isolation.
Video and audio sessions work from a hostel room, a parked car on OMR or home in the early morning. You see each therapist’s calendar before you book, and you keep the same therapist if you move for work.
Our therapists work in English and Hindi. Tamil-speaking therapists are not yet on TherapyHelps. If therapy in Tamil is important to you, SNEHA in Chennai and Tele-MANAS (14416) both offer Tamil-language support, and we would rather point you there than offer a poor match.
Languages for Chennai
Languages commonly spoken in Chennai, and whether a therapist on TherapyHelps currently offers them.
- Available now:
- English, Hindi
- Not yet available:
- Tamil
Every therapist on the platform offers sessions in Hindi and English. Tell us your preferred language in the assessment.
Therapists for Chennai
None of our therapists is currently based in Chennai. Sessions are online, so the therapists below see clients from Chennai and across India.
Mrs.
Reena Tripathi
AnxietyDepressionStress
16+ years of experience
Hindi, English
Dr.
Dr. Basant Singh
AnxietyDepressionTrauma
10+ years of experience
English, Hindi
Guides for concerns people often bring to therapy
Plain-language guides with common signs, safe next steps and how therapy can help.
AnxietyUnderstand worry, calm your body, and feel more steady in daily life.DepressionFind support for low mood, numbness, exhaustion, and loss of motivation.RelationshipsCommunicate clearly, repair trust, and feel safer in connection.Stress & BurnoutRecover from constant pressure and build a more sustainable pace.
In-person and urgent support in Chennai
TherapyHelps offers scheduled online sessions only. If you need in-person care, a psychiatric assessment or medication, these public services in Chennai are a starting point. Confirm current outpatient timings before you visit.
- Institute of Mental Health, Kilpauk. Tamil Nadu government mental-health institute with outpatient services.
- Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Park Town. Government teaching hospital with a psychiatry outpatient department.
- SNEHA, Chennai. Chennai-based suicide-prevention centre offering confidential emotional support by phone and in person.
In an emergency call 112. For free 24/7 mental-health support from the Government of India, call Tele-MANAS on 14416. More helplines on our crisis-support page
Questions people in Chennai ask
Is online therapy available in Tamil?
Not yet on TherapyHelps. Our therapists work in English, Hindi and some other Indian languages. For Tamil-language support, Tele-MANAS (14416) and SNEHA in Chennai are free options.
Do you have therapists in Chennai?
Our therapists are currently based in other Indian cities and see Chennai clients online. The match is based on your concerns, language and preferences.
Can I meet a TherapyHelps therapist in person in Chennai?
No. TherapyHelps is an online service and does not run a clinic in Chennai. Sessions happen over secure video or audio. If you specifically need in-person care, the public services listed on this page are a starting point.
How much does online therapy cost in Chennai?
Prices are the same everywhere in India. Regular 50-minute sessions start from ₹799 and your first session is 75 minutes. Each therapist's price is shown before you book, and packages are listed on the pricing page.
Is online therapy as private as visiting a clinic?
For most people it is more private: no reception desk, no waiting room and no travel. Sessions take place over a secure video link and your details are visible only to you and your therapist.
What if I need urgent help in Chennai?
TherapyHelps offers scheduled sessions and is not an emergency service. In Chennai, call 112 for an emergency, or Tele-MANAS on 14416 for free 24/7 mental-health support from the Government of India. Our crisis-support page lists more helplines.
About this page
Published by the TherapyHelps editorial teamLast updated: Local service details are checked against public sources and therapist profiles when this page is updated. It describes TherapyHelps as an online service only and does not imply a clinic or emergency availability in this city.
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