The Mind Research Foundation Review
The Mind Research Foundation is only a fit in the right situation. Sessions are on the lower side at ₹1,000 and sessions run in 7 languages, but therapists average only 1 year in practice and there is no clear policy on switching therapists.
The Mind Research Foundation provides online and in-person mental-health services, including individual support, assessments, family assistance programmes, and mindfulness programmes. It works across multiple locations and offers services in several Indian languages.
The verdict on The Mind Research Foundation
What works
- Priced below market at ₹1,000 a session, against a ₹1,450 average.
- Sessions in 7 languages, so you can work in your first language.
- Confidentiality is backed by a signed contract, not just a privacy policy.
Worth knowing
- Therapists average just 1 yr of practice, which is junior for complex work.
- No clear policy on switching therapists, so confirm this before you commit to a package.
- No instant online booking, so expect a form or a call before your first session.
- Narrow service range, Individual Therapy only.
Choose The Mind Research Foundation for
keeping the cost per session down; therapy in Hindi or Kannada.
Look elsewhere if
you may need medication, there's no psychiatrist here; being able to change therapists easily is important to you.
How The Mind Research Foundation scores
The same five measures we apply to every platform, each marked out of 100. Weighted together they come to 51 out of 100, which is 3.2/5 on our 5-point scale. See how the scoring works.
Is The Mind Research Foundation good value?
That's 31% below the ₹1,450 average across the 41 platforms we track. At this price the thing to check is therapist qualification, Masters is what they advertise as a minimum.
What The Mind Research Foundation offers
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The Mind Research Foundation vs the alternatives
The closest comparisons by location, services and approach, scored on the same five measures.
| # | Platform | OTI score | Price | Experience | Services | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Safe RoomBengaluru | 4.8/5 | ₹1,200 | Not stated | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy +3 | Review |
| 2 | Mind ScapeNew Delhi | 4.5/5 | ₹899 | 2 yrs | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy +1 | Review |
| 3 | Thought PuddingMumbai, Bengaluru | 4.0/5 | ₹2,500 | Not stated | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy | Review |
| 4 | The Mind Research FoundationMany locations (unknown) | 3.2/5 | ₹1,000 | 1 yr | Individual Therapy | Review |
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