Online psychologist, wherever you are

Yes. Sessions are online, so you can join from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Your booking confirmation shows the time in your own time zone. Mentra's psychologists are qualified in India, and rules for online therapy can differ between countries, so if you have a question about your location, message us before you book.

Clients join from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, Doha, London, New York, Toronto, Sydney and many other places. Choose a time between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM IST that fits your own time zone.

English and Malayalam. Each psychologist's profile lists the languages they work in, so you can choose someone you can express yourself with.

Most clients choose by language first. Use the language filter on the booking page to see psychologists who work in Malayalam, English or both, and read the full profile before you decide.

Mentra works with licensed psychologists. Each psychologist's qualification is shown on their profile.

Qualifications and registration details are shown on each psychologist's profile, so you can check them before you book. Our psychologists offer counselling and therapy and do not prescribe medicines.

No. Psychologists provide counselling and therapy. They do not prescribe medicines. If you may need medication, a psychiatrist can help, and your psychologist can tell you when that may be useful.

If you think you may need medication, a psychiatrist or doctor can help, and your psychologist can tell you when that might be useful. You can continue online counselling while you see a doctor in your own city or country.

Choose a psychologist, pick a time, pay securely online, and we send your private session link on WhatsApp. At your time you join by video or voice from your phone or computer.

Many people start with the free online screening or a free 10-minute matching call. From there you choose a psychologist, pay online and join from Kerala, the Gulf, the UK, the US or anywhere else.

For many people, talking by video or voice works well. What matters most is a good fit with your psychologist and a private, quiet place to talk. If another kind of support would suit you better, your psychologist will say so.

Many people find that online therapy works well, particularly when they have a private space and a good fit with their psychologist. If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, please contact local emergency services instead of waiting for a session.

A phone, tablet or computer, a stable internet connection and a private space. Your session link arrives on WhatsApp, so there is nothing to install.

Use headphones for privacy and better sound, sit somewhere you will not be disturbed, and test your camera and microphone a few minutes early. If you share a home, tell others you need an hour undisturbed.

Each psychologist's fee is shown on their profile before you book, so you know the cost in advance. Individual sessions are 60 minutes and couple sessions are 90 minutes.

Payment is online and secure, and you can see the fee before you pay. If you have questions about payment from abroad, message us before you book.

Common reasons include anxiety, low mood, relationships, family and parenting, children and teens, work and study stress and grief.

Mentra offers online counselling in Malayalam and English for individuals, couples, families, parents, children and teenagers in India and abroad. Start with the area that is closest to what you are feeling.

Sessions are private video or voice calls, and what you share is confidential within the limits of the law and professional ethics. Choose a quiet place and use headphones if others are nearby.

If you share a home or live in shared accommodation, choose a quiet room, use headphones and let others know you need an hour undisturbed. Your session link is sent privately on WhatsApp, and nobody else can see what you discuss.

No. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis helpline right away.

If you are outside India, search for your country's emergency number or crisis helpline, for example the local emergency services in the UAE, the UK, the US, Canada or Australia. Mentra provides scheduled therapy, not crisis intervention.

Yes. Many Mentra clients are Malayalis living across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Al Ain. You can book a psychologist online, complete secure payments, and join video sessions from home at times tailored to fit Gulf working hours.

If you work shifts in the UAE, ask for evening slots after your working day. Sessions run from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM IST, which includes late-afternoon and evening times in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain.

Yes. Mentra supports Malayali expats across the entire GCC, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Doha, Kuwait City, Muscat, and Manama. Everything is conducted online, meaning your location never limits your access to a trusted Malayalam-speaking psychologist.

Booking, payment and sessions are all online, so people in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Doha, Kuwait City, Muscat and Manama use the same simple process as clients in Kerala. Ask us if you have a question about your location.

Mentra schedules sessions to accommodate India Standard Time (IST), Gulf Standard Time / Arabia Standard Time (GST/AST), and Western time zones (BST, EST, PST, etc.). Sessions are available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM IST, including convenient evening slots for Gulf and international clients.

If you live in the UK, US, Canada or Australia, check your confirmation for your local time. Late-day slots in India can fall in your morning or afternoon in the West, so choose a time that is comfortable and private for you.

Payments from abroad are processed securely on our website via Razorpay, supporting major international credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and secure regional gateways.

You pay on the booking page before your session, and your booking is confirmed once payment goes through. If a payment fails, try another card or method, or message us for help.