Online & Offline#13 of 41 on OTI score

Safe Stories Review

Short answer

Safe Stories is a reasonable option. You can switch if the first match is wrong and the session rate is published (₹1,500), but average therapist experience is not listed and you cannot book a first session instantly.

Safe Stories is a Pune-based mental-health community offering online and in-person individual support, support groups, and meetups. It takes a systemic perspective and creates spaces for people seeking reflection, connection, and support around emotional wellbeing.

4.5/5OTI score
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The verdict on Safe Stories

What works

  • You can switch therapists if the first match isn't right.

Worth knowing

  • Average therapist experience isn't disclosed.
  • No explicit confidentiality contract mentioned; ask directly if that matters to you.
  • No instant online booking, so expect a form or a call before your first session.
  • Narrow service range, Individual Therapy, Support Groups only.

Choose Safe Stories for

a straightforward course of individual therapy.

Look elsewhere if

you may need medication, there's no psychiatrist here.

How Safe Stories scores

The same five measures we apply to every platform, each marked out of 100. Weighted together they come to 71 out of 100, which is 4.5/5 on our 5-point scale. See how the scoring works.

Client rating38% of score98
Review volume14% of score97
Therapist experience16% of score45
Transparency & policies18% of score48
Range of care14% of score29

Is Safe Stories good value?

₹1,500per session

That's 3% above the ₹1,450 average across the 41 platforms we track. Worth asking what the premium buys: therapist experience isn't published, and the stated minimum qualification is Masters.

What Safe Stories offers

Services

Individual TherapySupport Groups

Languages

EnglishHindiMarathi

Contact & links

Safe Stories vs the alternatives

The closest comparisons by location, services and approach, scored on the same five measures.

#PlatformOTI scorePriceExperienceServicesLink
1
4.7/5Contact for pricing14 yrsIndividual Therapy, Couples Therapy +6Review
2
4.5/5₹1,500Not statedIndividual Therapy, Support GroupsReview
3
4.5/5Contact for pricing6 yrsIndividual Therapy, Couples Therapy +4Review
4
Dhairya DaNashik, Pune
3.0/5Contact for pricingNot statedIndividual Therapy, Couples Therapy +3Review
FAQ

Safe Stories FAQ

Short, direct answers to what people ask us most. Still stuck? Ask us directly.

Is Safe Stories good for online counselling?
Safe Stories is a reasonable option. You can switch if the first match is wrong and the session rate is published (₹1,500), but average therapist experience is not listed and you cannot book a first session instantly.
How much does Safe Stories cost?
₹1,500 per session. The average across the 41 platforms we track is ₹1,450.
What qualifications do Safe Stories therapists have?
The advertised minimum is Masters; average years of experience aren't published. Verify your specific therapist's credentials before your first paid session, platform-level minimums don't tell you who you'll actually be matched with.
Does Safe Stories offer psychiatry or prescriptions?
No. Safe Stories lists individual therapy, support groups, but not psychiatry. If you may need medication, start with a platform that has psychiatrists rather than switching later, see our psychiatry comparison.
Can I switch therapists on Safe Stories?
Yes, Safe Stories supports switching if the first match isn't right. That matters more than most people expect; a poor fit is the most common reason people quit therapy early.
What languages does Safe Stories offer therapy in?
English, Hindi, Marathi. If you want to work in another language, check the platforms with wider language support first.