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What a session costs in Mumbai

It is a fair question, and it deserves a plain answer. This page sets out what Weave charges for therapy, what moves the figure up or down, and what a first session is like.

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In short

What does therapy cost in Mumbai?

At Weave, outside an assessment, every session is 20 or 30 minutes and you choose the length when you book. A 20-minute session is INR 2,200 and a 30-minute session is INR 3,000. Fees vary between practices; the length affects the cost. The full fee list appears below.

  • Outside an assessment, every session is 20 or 30 minutes. You choose the length when you book. A 20-minute session is INR 2,200 and a 30-minute session is INR 3,000.
  • A couples session is 30 minutes at INR 3,000, with Dr. Niharika Reddy. A full assessment for ADHD, autism or development is up to two 50-minute sessions at INR 8,500 in total, with a written summary, and a focused assessment is a 30-minute sitting at INR 3,000.
  • Dr. Niharika Reddy and Dr. Wilfred D'souza are Consultant Psychiatrists at Weave. Both see people for sessions and assessments. Sessions run at Runwal Forests Clinic in Kanjurmarg West from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM every day, including Sunday, and online across India.
  • Weave sets its own fees and does not speak for other practices. If finances are tight, talk to us. The WhatsApp number for appointments and enquiries is +91 7625004229.
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Before the numbers

What makes therapy cost more or less

Five things move the figure. None of them is a secret, so here they are in plain words.

Time

A 20-minute session and a 30-minute session are different pieces of work, and they are priced that way. You choose which one you are booking.

Who you see

Psychiatrists and psychologists do different jobs. The fee follows the job, not the person.

First session or later ones

The first session is longer, because the whole story is new. After that the rhythm settles, and you and your clinician agree how often to meet.

Online or in person

At Weave the fee is the same either way. What changes is your travel and your time off work.

A session or an assessment

A full assessment is priced as its own piece of work, because it is up to two sessions with a written summary at the end. Both are in the table below.

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What costs nothing at Weave

Not everything at Weave has a fee. These are open to anyone, and you do not have to be a client to use them.

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Fees in daylight

Weave's fees, in full

Outside an assessment, every session is 20 or 30 minutes. You choose the length when you book.

ServiceLengthFee
Quick consulta short first conversation, online, to see if Weave is a good fit-INR 750
Session20 minINR 2,200
Session30 minINR 3,000
Couples sessionwith Dr. Niharika Reddy, certified couples therapist30 minINR 3,000
Full assessmentADHD, autism and developmental; up to two sessions and a written summaryUp to 2 x 50 minINR 8,500
Focused assessmentanxiety, mood, attention and personality patterns30 minINR 3,000
Group workshopsfrom time to timeFree

A full assessment is up to two 50-minute sessions and a written summary. The fee, INR 8,500, covers the full assessment. If finances are tight, talk to us.

You can also read the fees page or the full list of services. Wondering about insurance? What the law and the regulator actually say.

What you are paying for

A fair expectation to bring

The paediatrician Donald Winnicott wrote about the good enough mother. His point was that a parent does not have to be perfect.

Reliable, not perfect

She has to be reliable, and present, and honest about her limits. That is enough for a child to grow.

What the fee buys

A session is not an outcome bought by the hour, and no clinician can promise you one. What the fee buys is a regular hour with someone who pays attention, takes notes, and tells you the truth.

Why the expectation matters

What you arrive expecting shapes what the money feels like. If you come expecting to be fixed, one session will feel expensive. If you come expecting a steady place to think, it reads differently.

Over time that is often enough for something to shift.

What happens

What a first session is like

You do not need a speech, old reports, or clinical words. A few honest sentences are enough.

Before we meet

We settle the practical details on WhatsApp. For an online session, find a spot where you can speak privately.

We start with your life

We ask what has been happening, what matters to you, and what has helped or hurt so far.

We look for the pattern

Therapy works on patterns rather than single bad days. Naming the pattern is most of the first session.

We agree one next step

You can ask, pause, or say no. How often you come back is a decision you make with your clinician, not one handed to you.

Paying

Payment is by UPI once your session is confirmed. It is not part of a first message.

We reply within one working day. Weekend messages are answered by Monday.

Cost is one of the questions people ask about fast-changing moods, answered alongside the rest.

Common questions

Questions people ask about fees

Is there a free first session?

No. Weave does not offer one, and there is no trial session either. Every session and assessment carries the fee listed in the table above.

Who does therapy at Weave right now?

Dr. Niharika Reddy and Dr. Wilfred D'souza are Consultant Psychiatrists at Weave. Both offer sessions and assessments. Dr. Wilfred D'souza is a Consultant Psychiatrist. He offers the same psychiatry and therapy services as Dr. Niharika Reddy.

How do the assessments work?

A full assessment for ADHD, autism or development is up to two 50-minute sessions at INR 8,500 in total, with a written summary. A focused assessment, for anxiety, mood, attention or personality patterns, is a 30-minute sitting at INR 3,000. The fee covers the full assessment.

Do I pay before or after?

After your session is confirmed. Payment is by UPI, and the payee reads Weave Psychiatry. You can send the screenshot back on WhatsApp. There is a payment page that walks through it.

Does the fee change if I meet online?

No. The fee is the same online and in person. What a video session spares you is the travel, not the fee.

How many sessions will I need?

We cannot say in advance, and any page that gives you a number is guessing. Some people come for a short stretch. Others stay longer. You and your clinician review it as you go.

What if I cannot afford it right now?

If finances are tight, talk to us. A first message can raise it.

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Where can I read more?

The rest of the money and care pages, in one place.

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