The Friendly Couch Review
The Friendly Couch is a straightforward choice if clear fees and language preferences matter to you. Counselling and clinical psychology have different fees, while clients value comfortable conversations and attention to language needs. It gives you useful information before paying, but there is no free introductory call or trial session; booking questions are handled by message.
The verdict on The Friendly Couch
What works
- Separate counselling and clinical-psychology rates make the cost of each appointment type clearer.
- Language preferences form part of the booking conversation, helping you find a comfortable way to communicate.
Worth knowing
- There is no free introductory call or trial session.
- Late changes require the full fee; both therapist and admin need notice.
Choose The Friendly Couch if
You want to discuss your language preferences and choose between counselling and clinical psychology, with clear fees before booking.
Who are The Friendly Couch’s therapists?
The Friendly Couch has counselling and clinical psychologists. Founder Divija Bhasin evaluates potential team members, and the practice emphasises ethical work, openness to feedback and adapting therapy to each client’s concerns. The founder’s qualifications are detailed below.
Practitioner profiles
- Divija Bhasin: MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology from the University of Bath and MA in Clinical Psychology from Amity University.
What happens after you book?
- Message the practice with your concerns and preferred language.
- Arrange an appointment and pay at least a day beforehand.
- Use the first session to discuss your concerns and future appointments.
Client feedback & practical limitations
- What clients appreciate
Clients value feeling comfortable with their therapist, attention to language preferences and clear expectations before starting.
- Practical limitation
There is no free trial session or introductory call; questions before booking are handled by message.
Is The Friendly Couch good value for money?
Clear session rates make the ongoing cost easier to plan.Counselling psychologist appointments cost ₹2,300 and clinical psychologist appointments cost ₹2,700. Four sessions therefore cost ₹9,200 or ₹10,800 before any card transaction charge. There is no free trial, so the first full appointment is part of that budget.
Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellation or rescheduling requires at least 24 hours’ notice to both the therapist and admin team. A later change forfeits the fee. Being more than 15 minutes late counts as a missed appointment, without a refund or replacement session. An unpaid appointment can be released if payment is not made at least a day beforehand.
Card payments can carry an additional transaction charge.
What The Friendly Couch offers
Languages
How The Friendly Couch scores
The Friendly Couch scores 3.3/5, with a weighted total of 62/100. How we score.
Meet the founders
Divija Bhasin, Amod Bhanushali
Counselling psychologist Divija Bhasin founded The Friendly Couch; its team also identifies Amod Bhanushali as co-founder and managing partner. Bhasin studied psychology at Ambedkar University Delhi, the University of Bath and Amity University. She is involved in selecting the psychologists who join the practice and making the first step into therapy more approachable.
The Friendly Couch vs the alternatives
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mind VoyageMumbai | 4.8/5 | ₹1,599starting price | 5 yrs | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy +2 | Review |
| 2 | Mind ScapeNew Delhi | 4.4/5 | ₹899per session | 2 yrs | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy +1 | Review |
| 3 | Kaha MindBengaluru, New Delhi | 3.9/5 | ₹1,080per session | Not stated | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy +1 | Review |
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