Namaste Psychology Review
Namaste Psychology is a good option for queer-affirmative counselling online or in Pune. Named experts cover individual, relationship and child concerns, with psychiatric support also available. You can approach a practitioner directly through their appointment link, which makes the first enquiry personal. Booking is arranged by message rather than through an online checkout showing the appointment price.
The verdict on Namaste Psychology
What works
- Named psychologist and psychiatrist profiles help you choose the relevant professional.
- Online and Pune appointments offer flexibility in setting.
- The practice explicitly includes queer-affirmative support.
Worth knowing
- Psychiatric and counselling appointments are separate services.
- The service pages do not give cancellation or refund deadlines.
Choose Namaste Psychology if
You want an inclusive Pune practice with online appointments and the option of psychological or psychiatric support.
Who are Namaste Psychology’s therapists?
Namaste Psychology includes psychologists, psychotherapists and a psychiatrist, with a queer-affirmative approach. The team’s areas of work include relationships, women’s mental health, children and parenting. Its medical and psychological practitioners bring different training to that work.
Practitioner profiles
- Ruchi Rana: Psychologist and psychotherapist. 14+ years of experience. Works with relationships, women’s mental health, adolescents and parenting.
- Dr. Savita Gaikwad: MBBS and DPM, with CBT and Mindfulness-Integrated CBT training at the Beck Institute. Psychiatrist with interests in child, adolescent, young-adult and women’s mental health.
What happens after you book?
- Use an expert’s appointment link to connect on WhatsApp, or send a general enquiry.
- Arrange an online or Pune appointment.
Is Namaste Psychology good value for money?
A direct quote is needed to compare the cost of regular appointments.Fees depend on the practitioner and whether you choose counselling or a psychiatric consultation. Appointments are arranged by message. The website does not offer one package covering every service at the same price.
Cancellation & Refunds
The service pages do not explain therapy cancellation deadlines, missed-session charges or refund eligibility. The shop’s product terms do not cover clinical appointments.
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How Namaste Psychology scores
Namaste Psychology scores 4.1/5, with a weighted total of 77/100. How we score.
Meet the founders
Ruchi Rana, Dr. Savita Gaikwad
Psychologist Ruchi Rana and psychiatrist Dr. Savita Gaikwad built Namaste Psychology in Pune. Rana’s work includes relationships, women’s mental health and support for adolescents and parents. Gaikwad brings medical and psychiatric training. The service grew from a mental-health awareness page during the pandemic into therapy, psychiatric appointments and community programmes.
Namaste Psychology 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 | Unalome TherapyPune | 3.9/5 | Contact for pricingprice unavailable | 6 yrs | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy +4 | Review |
Namaste Psychology FAQ
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