Manastha (India) Review
Manastha is a sensible choice for people who want help starting regular online therapy. Its matching process makes it easier to find the right psychologist without having to work through the options alone. Clients appreciate patient listening, feeling comfortable opening up and useful exercises between sessions. The main limitation is the prepaid commitment: plans expire, and an unsuitable therapist match does not automatically qualify for a refund.
The verdict on Manastha (India)
What works
- Matching helps you find a psychologist without comparing a large directory yourself.
- Single appointments let you begin without buying several sessions.
- You can choose between 40-minute and 60-minute appointments.
Worth knowing
- Prepaid plans expire; unused time is lost after the deadline.
- A therapist change may be considered for remaining minutes, but dissatisfaction does not qualify for a refund.
Choose Manastha (India) if
You want help finding a psychologist, can attend regular sessions, and prefer the flexibility of choosing between shorter and hour-long appointments.
Who are Manastha (India)’s therapists?
Manastha’s therapists include counselling and clinical psychologists. Its individual profiles show postgraduate psychology qualifications, different levels of experience and approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and narrative work. Sonal Sareen and Meenakshi Kuppuswamy are two examples of the practitioners available.
Practitioner profiles
- Sonal Sareen: MPhil in Clinical Psychology from the Postgraduate Institute of Behavioural and Medical Science, Raipur. 7+ years of experience. Trained in CBT, REBT and mindfulness, with work covering anxiety, depression, trauma and OCD.
- Meenakshi Kuppuswamy: Master’s in Psychology from IGNOU, with further counselling certifications. 8+ years of experience. Uses emotion-focused, mindfulness-based, narrative and psychodynamic approaches.
What happens after you book?
- Choose your service and plan, complete your details and pay.
- Manastha matches you with a therapist.
- Agree on a time for your first session with that therapist.
Client feedback & practical limitations
- What clients appreciate
Clients appreciate patient listening that helps them talk about difficult experiences more comfortably. Some mention exercises and practical steps to use between appointments. Clients also appreciate help arranging sessions, which matters when trying to maintain a regular routine.
- Practical limitation
Packages have expiry dates, and the terms rule out refunds for unused sessions after that deadline.
Is Manastha (India) good value for money?
The Essential package offers a saving if you can use all four sessions within 40 days.The ₹1,112 rate means paying ₹4,448 upfront for four 40-minute sessions. This saves ₹748 against four separate Essential appointments. A single session costs more per appointment but involves less commitment while you try the therapist. Prime gives you 60-minute sessions and a longer package expiry, as shown below.
| Plan | Payment | Per session | Length | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential · 1 session | ₹1,299 | ₹1,299 | 40 min | 10 days |
| Essential · 4 sessions | ₹4,448 | ₹1,112 | 40 min | 40 days |
| Prime · 1 session | ₹1,799 | ₹1,799 | 60 min | 15 days |
| Prime · 4 sessions | ₹6,996 | ₹1,749 | 60 min | 60 days |
Cancellation & Refunds
Give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Later changes and missed sessions consume the booked 40 or 60 minutes. After assignment, dissatisfaction does not qualify for a refund; a therapist change may be considered for remaining minutes.
Unused sessions expire with the plan. Essential one- and four-session plans last 10 and 40 days; Prime equivalents last 15 and 60 days. Seven-session validity is 70 days for Essential and 120 for Prime. Expired time is forfeited.
If no therapist is assigned within four working days for Prime or five for Essential, the terms allow a refund request to be considered.
What Manastha (India) offers
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How Manastha (India) scores
Manastha (India) scores 4.4/5, with a weighted total of 83/100. How we score.
Meet the founders
Vikrant Yadav, Kriti Verma, Ankita Mehta
Vikrant Yadav, Kriti Verma and Ankita Mehta are Manastha’s co-founders, leading the company as CEO, COO and CTO respectively. Their roles span the organisation’s direction, day-to-day operations and technology. Together, they have built an online service connecting clients with therapists for mental-health and relationship support.
Manastha (India) vs the alternatives
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mind VoyageMumbai | 4.8/5 | ₹1,599starting price | 5 yrs | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy +2 | Review |
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| 3 | Heart It OutBengaluru, Noida | 4.1/5 | ₹1,499per session | 1 yr | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy +4 | Review |
Manastha (India) FAQ
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