Question 1

What is your intake process?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What are the age groups that you work with?

Accepted Answer

I work with people between the ages of 21 to 50.

Question 3

What are the concerns that you work with?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are areas that you don’t work with

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are your charges?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 6

Which languages do you offer sessions in?

Accepted Answer

My primary language for sessions is English. I am also comfortable conducting sessions in Malayalam and Hindi.

Question 7

What is your therapeutic orientation?

Accepted Answer

I base my practice on a schema and an attachment oriented framework, keeping in mind what will suit the client best.

Question 8

How frequently will we have to meet?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the duration of each session?

Accepted Answer

For individual counselling, each session lasts for 45-50 minutes, and couples counselling sessions are for 90 minutes.

Question 10

Do you offer in-person/offline sessions?

Accepted Answer

No, my practice is entirely online, and I work with clients in various cities across India as well as internationally.

Question 11

Do you prescribe medication?

Accepted Answer

No, medication can be prescribed only by a medical doctor. In case you need medication, I shall give you an appropriate referral.

Question 12

I am going through something and I need an immediate session. How can I book one?

Accepted Answer

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.