Step 1- Please reach out to me at mannyaechandy@gmail.com expressing your interest in individual or couples counselling. I will respond within 24-36 business hours.
Step 2 - I will send you an intake form (information about you), and we'll schedule a brief 10-minute introductory call to see if I'm the right therapist for you, or if you might benefit from a referral to someone else. If you are a couple, it is preferable that both partners attend the call.
Step 3 - If you choose to proceed with me, I will across a consent form (expectations from therapy, confidentiality, scheduling, payment and cancellation policies), my booking link (view all my available slots), and my payment details.
I work with people between the ages of 21 to 50.
I work with relationships, grief and loss, exploring gender identity and sexual orientation, family and workplace related concerns, emotional regulation and anger management, stress management and mild to moderate depression. I also work with couples, under supervision. My practice is neurodivergent and queer affirmative.
I don’t work with people under the age of 21 and above the age of 50. I don’t work with psychotic disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and concerns related to sex and addiction.
Individual Counselling:
Rs. 2300/- for a 45 minute session (clients based in India)
Rs. 3000/- for a 45 minute session (clients based outside India)
Couples Counselling:
Rs. 3800/- for a 75 minute session (clients based in India)
Rs. 4800/- for a 75 minute session (clients based outside India)
My primary language for sessions is English. I am also comfortable conducting sessions in Malayalam and Hindi.
I base my practice on a schema and an attachment oriented framework, keeping in mind what will suit the client best.
For new clients, I typically schedule weekly meetings to optimize the therapy process. However, the frequency can be mutually agreed upon by both the therapist and the client.
For individual counselling, each session lasts for 45-50 minutes, and couples counselling sessions are for 90 minutes.
No, my practice is entirely online, and I work with clients in various cities across India as well as internationally.
No, medication can be prescribed only by a medical doctor. In case you need medication, I shall give you an appropriate referral.
I do not offer immediate or emergency sessions. If you need urgent assistance, please contact your nearest hospital or call a crisis counselling helpline. Here is a list of resources:
iCall: (https://icallhelpline.org/) +91 9152987821 (Mon to Sat from 10 am - 8 pm).
Vandrevala Foundation: (www.vandrevalafoundation.com) +91 9999666555, a 24/7 helpline.
Kiran: 1800–599–0019. A national 24/7 toll free helpline.
Samaritans Mumbai: (samaritansmumbai.com) +91 8422984528, +91 8422984529, +91 8422984530 – 3 pm to 9 pm, all days.
AASRA : (http://www.aasra.info/) +91–22–27546669 is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.