Question 1

What happens during my very first session with a therapist?

Accepted Answer

Your first consultation (intake session) is primarily about understanding you at your own pace. There is zero pressure to dive straight into traumatic or vulnerable memories immediately.

Question 2

How does Samya match me with the right therapist?

Accepted Answer

You choose your therapist yourself. On Find a Therapist you can filter by specialization, gender, experience and fee, or search by name or expertise. Each profile shows languages, experience and fees before you book. If you would like help choosing, our team can guide you.

Question 3

Do I need a formal referral or prescription to book?

Accepted Answer

No. You can book a session directly with any therapist or coach on Samya; no referral or prescription is needed.

Question 4

What should I do if I am in crisis?

Accepted Answer

Samya is not an emergency service. If you are having thoughts of suicide or are in immediate danger, call Tele-MANAS at 14416 or 1800-891-4416 (toll-free, 24/7), or contact your local emergency services right away.

Question 5

How long is a typical consultation and what format does it take?

Accepted Answer

Session slots on Samya are usually 60 minutes, and each practitioner sets their own. Sessions take place online by audio or video call; each profile shows which formats that practitioner offers.

Question 6

Can I reschedule or cancel if something urgent comes up?

Accepted Answer

Cancellations are made through the Samya platform. If you cancel 24 to 48 hours or more before your session, you can get a full refund or reschedule; later cancellations are refunded at our discretion. See our Cancellations & Refunds policy for full details.

Question 7

What if I don't feel a connection with my therapist after session 1?

Accepted Answer

That is completely okay. You can request to change your therapist up to three times within any 12-month period from your first booking, or browse Find a Therapist and book someone who feels like a better fit.

Question 8

What qualifications do Samya's practitioners have?

Accepted Answer

Each practitioner's profile lists their education, experience and areas of focus, so you can check their background before you book.

Question 9

What is the difference between a therapist and a coach?

Accepted Answer

Samya lists both. Therapists offer counselling and psychotherapy to help you process and heal; coaches focus on goals, growth and moving forward with clarity. You can show either on Find a Therapist.

Question 10

Can I choose a therapist who speaks my language?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every therapist card and profile lists the languages that practitioner speaks.

Question 11

How do I book a session?

Accepted Answer

Open Find a Therapist, choose a practitioner, pick a date and an available time on their profile, and confirm your booking. You'll complete payment in a secure Razorpay window.

Question 12

How much does a session cost?

Accepted Answer

Each practitioner sets their own fee. It is shown on their therapist card and profile before you book.

Question 13

Which payment methods can I use?

Accepted Answer

Payments are processed securely by Razorpay at checkout. The payment options available to you, such as cards or UPI, are shown in the Razorpay window.

Question 14

Is my session data and therapy notes private and confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your sessions and personal information are kept confidential. Sensitive data such as therapy notes and communication with your therapist is protected with encryption and strict access controls, and is not shared with third parties except with your consent or where the law requires it.

Question 15

How long is my data kept?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive personal data, including therapy notes and communication with your therapist, is retained for eight years from your last interaction, as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Question 16

Can I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can delete your account at any time using the account deletion feature on the platform.

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