As discussions on mental health evolve with each passing day and find a space in both, virtual and offline world, ‘therapy’ is a word that continues to dominate conversations when it comes to taking charge of our well-being. A series of social, political and personal events affecting people’s lives have only encouraged the discourse, leading to increased awareness and acknowledgement of self-care and healing methods.

According to India’s National Mental Health Survey 2015-16, nearly 15 per cent Indian adults need active intervention for one or more mental health issues and one in 20 Indians suffers from depression. An impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has aggravated people’s well-being and in turn, rendered the mental health lexicon ever expanding in the internet age. From stress, anxiety, breaking down and burning out due to work-life imbalance, people are more open towards speaking about their experiences and taking steps towards self-care. While echoing their sentiments to close ones is the most immediate way to go about, there is also a growing inclination towards seeking professional help. The process to take that first step towards reaching out to a therapist, however, is riddled with doubts and concerns of safety, affordability and results of therapy.