Before We Begin

Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Before we begin working together, I would like to share some important information about how I practice and what you can expect from the therapeutic process.

About Me

My name is Mitali Choudhary. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology and a Master's degree in Psychology. My work is guided by the ethical principles and professional standards followed in India.

I provide psychotherapy and counselling services and do not prescribe medication, provide psychiatric services, or offer formal psychological diagnoses. If concerns arise that require diagnostic assessment or psychiatric consultation, appropriate referrals may be discussed.

What to Expect from Therapy

My approach to therapy is integrative and evidence-based, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and client-centered therapy. Alongside these approaches, I also incorporate psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives to better understand recurring emotional, behavioural, and relational patterns.

Depending on your concerns and goals, our work may involve understanding patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, learning practical coping skills, identifying underlying beliefs about yourself and others, and developing greater self-awareness and self-compassion.

At times, I may ask about your childhood experiences, family environment, important relationships, or significant life events. This is not to dwell on the past or assign blame, but to understand how early experiences and beliefs may continue to shape present difficulties, relationships, and ways of relating to yourself and others.

Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we attempt to understand your experiences and concerns through recurring emotional, behavioural, and relational patterns, as well as the meanings you make of those experiences. Depending on your needs, therapy may involve both insight-oriented exploration and practical strategies such as emotional regulation skills, distress tolerance, cognitive restructuring, and building healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

Not every session will necessarily be filled with insights, breakthroughs, or immediate answers. Some sessions may feel meaningful and emotionally significant, while others may feel ordinary, repetitive, frustrating, uncertain, or even stagnant. Such experiences are a natural part of the therapeutic process and can themselves become important areas of exploration. Psychological change is often gradual and unfolds through patience, consistency, and active engagement over time.

While every effort is made to support your emotional well-being and personal growth, therapy cannot guarantee specific outcomes or results.

The Therapeutic Relationship

The relationship we build in therapy forms an important part of the healing process. You are encouraged to speak openly about your thoughts, feelings, concerns, and experiences, including those that arise in relation to me, the therapeutic process, or our work together.

Feelings such as trust, frustration, disappointment, anger, appreciation, uncertainty, or even a sense of being stuck are all welcome and can become valuable parts of the work we do together. Therapy is not only a space to talk about relationships outside the room, but also a space where patterns of relating may emerge and be understood with curiosity, compassion, and honesty.

In order to provide a safe and consistent space, clear professional boundaries are maintained. While I understand that difficult moments may arise between sessions, therapy primarily takes place within our scheduled appointments. Communication outside sessions is generally limited to administrative matters such as scheduling and rescheduling.

These boundaries are intended to support the therapeutic process and maintain a professional, reliable, and contained space for our work together.

Frequency of Sessions

Therapy is typically conducted on a weekly basis. In some situations, bi-weekly sessions may be appropriate depending on your needs, goals, and circumstances. The frequency of sessions can always be discussed collaboratively and reviewed over time.

Consistency and regular attendance are important aspects of therapy and contribute to the continuity of our work together.

Cancellation and Rescheduling

If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, I request that you do so at least 24 hours in advance.

A waiting period of 15 minutes will be observed for scheduled appointments. Sessions missed without prior notice, or cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice, may be charged the full session fee.

I understand that emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may arise. Such situations can always be discussed with compassion and mutual understanding.

Fee Revision

Session fees are reviewed annually to accommodate inflation and continued professional development. Any changes in fees will be communicated in advance. A revision of ₹200 is generally implemented during the month of July.

Confidentiality

Everything shared within therapy is treated with respect and confidentiality.

However, confidentiality may need to be broken under certain circumstances, including:

• If there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or another person.
• In situations involving abuse or neglect of a vulnerable child, adolescent, or vulnerable adult.
• When disclosure is required by law or for the protection and safety of those involved.

No sessions will be recorded. Any notes remain private and accessible only to me.

Crisis and Emergency Situations

Psychotherapy is not an emergency or crisis service.

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, are at immediate risk of harming yourself or someone else, or require urgent psychiatric or medical support, please contact:

You may also contact your nearest hospital, psychiatrist, or emergency services.

Aasra: +91-9820466726 (24×7) | iCall: +91-9152987821 (Mon–Sat, 8 AM – 10 PM)

Informed Consent

By beginning therapy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information above. You understand that therapy may involve difficult emotions and experiences, and that meaningful change often develops gradually over time.

You remain free to discontinue therapy at any point. However, if possible, discussing such decisions within the therapeutic space is encouraged, as this itself may become an important part of the therapeutic process.