Answers to Common Questions: Explore Mental Health FAQs

This depends on the nature and severity of the issue being addressed. The counselling sessions are structured based on the latest evidence and best practices. Sumedha Sharma advises weekly sessions and recommends 5-6 sessions at the outset.

One session, very likely, is not enough! Counselling and therapy work best when goals and timelines are defined. We recommend our clients opt for strategically designed and well-thought-out care plans. The care plans are designed to achieve goals at different stages of the process

The number of sessions would depend on the problem at hand. It is usually analysed in the first session. That said, counselling is a time-taking process and it may take multiple sessions to go deep into it.

Usually, sessions are 45 or 50 minutes in duration. But in some cases, depending on the issue and the frequency of sessions, Sumedha Sharma might opt for a longer session as well. This, however, is entirely at the discretion of Sumedha Sharma. It is good practice to stick to session timings. However, in exceptional circumstances, if your session is running over time because a critical issue is being explored, you can request Sumedha Sharma for an extension which will be accommodated solely based on discretion and availability. The extension fee would be prorated.

Research has revealed that online counselling is as impactful as in-person counselling; in many cases, the impact has been even more sustained and long-lasting. Online counselling techniques enable clients to access a therapist from anywhere, at a convenient time while maintaining privacy and confidentiality. The online interaction makes the process non-threatening and allows clients to feel more comfortable and express themselves better.

Sumedha Sharma understands that your privacy is critical. Sumedha Sharma ensures that all communications are safe and confidential. Your safety is of the highest priority for Sumedha Sharma. Tools used by Sumedha Sharma are end-to-end encrypted and at-rest encrypted.

Online counselling and therapy services are conducted through real-time video conferencing where Sumedha Sharma will have virtual face-to-face interaction with individuals, audio consultation through a phone, or a live chat session over the internet.

Sumedha Sharma offers counselling through face to face sessions, Real-time video sessions, telephonic consultations, and real-time chat.

Sumedha Sharma is an accomplished mental health care professional with experience of about 3 years helping people lead a better life.