Online therapist and psychologist for people in Chennai
Mindly is online-only. We have no clinic in Chennai; every session is by video. Our clinical psychologists offer therapy in English, Hindi and Malayalam, and our psychiatrists consult in Tamil.
Last updated 2 November 2026
Languages and who you can see
Many people in Chennai prefer therapy in Tamil. We want to be clear about what we can offer today: none of our clinical psychologists lists Tamil, so therapy with a psychologist is in English, Hindi or Malayalam. Our two Tamil-speaking psychiatrists, Dr. Divya Gurunathan and Dr. Samarth S Shetty, can see you in Tamil. If you would like therapy in Tamil with a psychologist, tell us, as it helps us plan who to bring in. Meanwhile the clinicians below offer therapy by video in the languages they list.
Ms. Janvi KhokharClinical Psychologist · RCI CRR no. A114758Speaks English, Hindi.Profile lists: Anxiety and OCD, depression, trauma, personality, psychosis rehabilitation, addiction.
Ms. Kamakshi SabharwalClinical Psychologist · RCI CRR no. A116016Speaks English, Hindi.Profile lists: Anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, personality-related concerns, substance use.
Ms. Liji VijayanClinical Psychologist · RCI CRR no. A102506Speaks English, Malayalam.Profile lists: Depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders, complex trauma.
Living and working in Chennai
- Choosing the language of therapy. Many Chennai residents are fluent in English, and some find it easier to discuss feelings in English because the words carry less family history. Others find Tamil is the only language in which they can describe fear or shame. There is no right answer. You can try a first session and switch if it does not feel right.
- Therapy without the journey. Travel across Chennai can take an hour or more each way. Online sessions fit around work and family, and let you attend from a place where you feel safe.
- Privacy at home. Not everyone has a private room. If your home is crowded, tell your psychologist at the start, and plan with them: a headset, a walk with your phone, or a different time of day can help.
- In an emergency. Mindly is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger in Chennai, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. For free support at any hour, call Tele-MANAS on 14416.
Concerns people in Chennai bring
The concerns below are among those our clinical psychologists see most often from people across India. Each page explains the signs, how it is assessed and what support can look like.
What a therapy session is like
Your first session with a clinical psychologist is an opportunity to describe what brought you, and to hear how they think about it. After the first one or two sessions, your psychologist will suggest a way of working: perhaps CBT to change unhelpful thinking and avoidance, exposure and response prevention for OCD, DBT skills for strong emotions, or schema or acceptance-based therapy for long-standing patterns. You will usually have short exercises to try between sessions. Sessions last about 45 to 50 minutes. A psychologist does not prescribe medicine.
Read whether online psychiatry is legal in India and what a first online consultation involves.
Therapy alongside a psychiatrist
If medicine could help, or if you want to be assessed for a condition such as bipolar disorder or ADHD, a Mindly psychiatrist can join your care. Because the teams work together, your psychologist can refer you directly and share relevant notes, with your consent. People who want both talk therapy in English or Hindi and a Tamil-speaking psychiatrist often split their care in this way. See the guide on psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors for more.
More from Mindly
- Online Psychiatrist in Chennai
- Find care by language and concern
- Our clinicians
- Talk to a psychiatrist online
- Tamil-speaking clinicians for depression
- Tamil-speaking clinicians for OCD
- Tamil-speaking clinicians for bipolar disorder
- Malayalam-speaking clinicians for depression
Book your free pre-consultation call
Your privacy and confidentiality. What you share with Mindly Health stays between you and your care team. Your conversations, reports and messages are treated as confidential and shared only with the team members involved in your care, apart from the limited cases where the law requires it or someone's safety is at serious risk. Read our Privacy Policy and your rights under the Mental Healthcare Act.
Common questions
Can I have therapy in Tamil at Mindly?
Not at the moment with a clinical psychologist, since none lists Tamil. Our Tamil-speaking psychiatrists can see you in Tamil, and therapy is available in English, Hindi or Malayalam.
Is there a clinic in Chennai I can visit?
No. Mindly is online-only and has no clinic or walk-in service in Chennai.
What happens in the first session?
You talk about what brought you, your history and what you hope for. Your psychologist explains how they would work and you decide together whether to go ahead.
Can I change my therapist if it is not working?
Yes. Tell us. Finding the right fit matters, and we would rather you change than stop.
Do you work with teenagers?
Please call us to discuss your child's age and needs. Our team will tell you who is best placed and what consent is required.
References
Mindly Health is not an emergency service. If someone is in immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital. For free support at any hour, call Tele-MANAS on 14416.