The things people want to ask but usually don’t.

An M.Sc. in Psychology from the Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, and postgraduate training in Autism & Behavioural Science at Fanshawe College, Canada. To be direct about the limits: this is psychological counselling and wellbeing support, not registered clinical psychology. I do not diagnose and I do not prescribe. If what you describe needs psychiatric or medical care, I will say so and help you find the right person.

Yes. Before anything is booked or paid for, there is a short call — voice only, not video. It is not a counselling session — it is where you say what you are looking for, I explain how this works, and we both decide whether to go ahead.

Fees are shared when you enquire, so I can tell you what applies to your situation — there is a reduced rate for students. If cost is the reason you are hesitating, say so in your message. It is a completely normal thing to say.

Yes. What you bring stays between us, and I keep only the minimal notes I need. There are two narrow exceptions, which I go through with you before we start: a serious and immediate risk to life, and safeguarding concerns where a child is involved. You will never discover a limit to confidentiality after the fact.

Give at least 24 hours’ notice and your payment is refunded or moved. With less notice, or a session missed without notice, the full fee ordinarily applies — genuine emergencies are considered case by case. If I have to cancel, you are never charged.

Not directly, not yet — sessions are for ages 13 and up. If your concern is about a younger child, parent consultation is the route: I work with you on behaviour, routines, communication and school, which at that age is often more useful.

A parent or guardian gives consent and knows the broad shape of the work — that it is happening, and how it is going. What they do not get is a transcript. At the first session I explain to the young person exactly what stays between us and what does not.

For practical things — booking, rescheduling, payment. But counselling does not happen over messages, and I cannot monitor them continuously. Anything that needs real attention belongs in a session.

I genuinely do not know at the start, and anyone who gives you a number before meeting you is guessing. We review it together every few weeks, and you can stop at any point.

Please do not wait for an appointment. This practice is not an emergency service. If you are in danger, call 112, or Tele-MANAS on 14416 — free, 24/7, and staffed by people trained for exactly this moment.