Psychological Counselling in Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Not every mental health concern needs medication. Supportive psychotherapy and counselling offer a structured, confidential space to work through stress, difficult emotions or life transitions — either on their own or alongside psychiatric treatment.
Dr. Chinmay Kinjawadekar offers psychological counselling and psychotherapy at Solace Mind Clinic in Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
When Counselling Helps
- Ongoing stress, anxiety or low mood that hasn't reached the point of needing medication
- Processing a difficult life event, loss or transition
- Wanting to talk through a pattern or decision with a trained, neutral professional
- As a complement to medication for an existing diagnosed condition
How It Works
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person rather than following a fixed script — the focus and frequency depend on what someone actually needs, and can shift over time, for example starting weekly and spacing out as things improve.
What to Expect at Your First Session
The first session is mostly about understanding what's brought you in and what you're hoping to get out of counselling — there's no pressure to have it all figured out in advance. From there, Dr. Chinmay will suggest a starting approach and frequency, which can always be adjusted as sessions progress. If at any point medication seems like it could genuinely help, that's discussed openly as part of the same relationship, not as a separate referral elsewhere.
Why Solace Mind Clinic, Nerul
- Delivered directly by a psychiatrist rather than a separate referral — if medication ever becomes relevant, there's continuity instead of starting over with someone new
- A confidential, non-judgemental space either way, whether or not medication is ever part of the picture
- Located in Nerul, accessible to patients across Navi Mumbai
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between counselling and full psychiatric treatment?
Counselling focuses on talking through and working through a concern. If symptoms suggest a diagnosable condition or medication could help, that's discussed openly as part of the same relationship, rather than requiring a separate referral elsewhere.
Do I need a diagnosis to start counselling?
No. Counselling is available for general stress, life transitions, or simply wanting a space to think things through — whether or not a specific diagnosis is involved.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies widely depending on what you're working through. Some people benefit from a handful of sessions around a specific issue; others prefer ongoing support over a longer period. This is discussed and adjusted as you go, not fixed in advance.
Is everything I say in counselling kept confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is a core part of counselling, with the standard exceptions that apply to all mental health care — such as an immediate safety concern — which would be explained clearly if ever relevant.
Can counselling be combined with medication later if needed?
Yes — this is one advantage of counselling being delivered by a psychiatrist directly. If it becomes clear that medication could help, that conversation happens within the same relationship rather than requiring you to start over with someone new.
Offered by Dr. Chinmay Kinjawadekar, MD, DNB, at Solace Mind Clinic, Nerul.
