Counseling sessions are for 60 minutes. When a session is for a couple in a relationship, it is generally suggested to book 2 consecutive session, the first time.

Unless the session is an awareness / psycho education session, a single session can hardly solve an issue.

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. Mrs Mahalakshmi recommends frequency of the sessions at the end of the first session based on the need of the client and the severity of the issues being addressed.

If the child is less than 10 years, sessions are mostly for parents, and a few sessions for the child. In such a case, the presence of parents during the child's session will be based on the child's preference. For children above 10 years, the first session is broken down into two; first half with parents and second half with the child. From the second session onwards, the sessions are primarily for the child and if the need arises, parents are also suggested to take sessions.

Counseling cannot help to avoid medication. However, when counseling is suggested by psychiatrist while medication is being continued, counseling can facilitate the healing process.

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