Work and study stress counselling online
Pressure from work, exams or career decisions can wear you down. Counselling gives you a place to step back, sort through it and find a way forward.
What it can look like
- Feeling exhausted, even after rest.
- Dreading work or college.
- Difficulty switching off or sleeping.
- Constant comparison with others, or fear of failing.
- Feeling stuck about a career or course decision.
How it helps
A psychologist helps you understand what is driving the stress, and works on practical steps such as managing workload, setting limits, and handling pressure and self-criticism.
It is also a place to talk through big decisions without anyone telling you what to do. Long-term pressure can lead to anxiety or low mood, and sessions can help with those too. You can meet an online psychologist after work or study, from wherever you are.
What to expect
- Sessions of 60 minutes, at a time that fits your schedule, including evenings and weekends where psychologists are available.
- A focus on what you want to change.
- Practical things to try between sessions.
Things people ask
Will my employer or college know?
No. Your sessions are private and confidential, within the limits of the law and professional ethics.
Sessions happen on your own phone or laptop, so there is no need to visit a clinic or take visible time off. Mentra does not share your sessions with your employer, college or school, and your private session link is sent to you on WhatsApp.
Can I book outside office hours?
Available times are shown when you book, and many are outside regular working hours.
Available times are shown when you book, and many are in the evening. Sessions run from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM IST, which suits people working in India and also people in the Gulf, the UK and North America after work.
Is this the same as career counselling?
Not exactly. A psychologist can help with the stress and feelings around career decisions. For job-specific advice you may also want a career coach.
A psychologist can help with the stress, fear or self-doubt around career decisions, such as changing jobs, returning to study or moving abroad. For help with CVs, interviews or choosing a specific course or job role, you may also want a career coach.
What are the signs of burnout?
Common signs are constant tiredness, feeling detached or cynical about work or study, trouble concentrating, irritability and dreading each day. If this lasts for weeks, counselling can help.
Burnout is common among professionals in IT, healthcare, teaching and business, and among students preparing for competitive exams. Online counselling for work stress is available in Malayalam and English for people in Kerala, the UAE, the wider GCC, the UK and the US.
Can counselling help with exam stress and performance pressure?
Yes. A psychologist can help you manage worry before exams, handle self-criticism, plan your time and keep pressure from taking over.
Students in Kerala and Malayali students abroad often feel pressure from family expectations, entrance exams and comparison with others. A psychologist can help you plan study routines, handle self-criticism and find calm before exams. Sessions are online and can fit around your timetable.
Can I get counselling after work hours or on weekends?
Available times are shown when you book, and many are outside regular working hours. Sessions are online, so you can join from home.
Evening and weekend times are available with many psychologists, so you do not need to take leave from work or college. Your confirmation shows the session time in your own time zone, which helps if you work abroad.
Can a psychologist help me decide about my career?
A psychologist can help with the stress and feelings around career decisions, such as fear of change or pressure from others. For job-specific advice, a career coach may also help.
A psychologist can help you explore what matters to you, what worries you about change and how pressure from family or colleagues affects your choices. This can help students choosing a course, professionals considering a career change and people deciding whether to move abroad.
Can I talk about work stress in Malayalam?
Yes. Many of our psychologists work in Malayalam, in English, or both, and each profile lists the languages. Read more about online counselling in Malayalam.
Many professionals and students think about pressure and self-doubt in English but feel it in Malayalam. Online counselling for work and study stress is available in both languages for people in Kerala, the Gulf, the UK, the US, Canada and Australia.
Is it private if my employer or college pays or knows?
Your sessions are private. Booking and payment are between you and Mentra, and what you share is confidential within the limits of the law and professional ethics.
If your employer or college pays or arranges the session, ask them what information they receive. At Mentra, what you share in sessions is confidential, and your contact details stay with Mentra. Message us if you have questions about payment.
Can I get online help for work or study stress if I live abroad?
Yes. Sessions are online, so you can join from anywhere with a stable internet connection, in India or abroad. See online psychologist for how this works across countries.
Professionals and students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, London, New York, Toronto and Sydney use Mentra for work and study stress counselling. Evening slots in IST can fall in your afternoon or after work, and our psychologists are qualified in India, so message us if you have a question about your location.
This page is general information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Only a qualified professional can assess your situation.
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