“My brother has had depression for over 4 years without any results. At BetterPlace I found out about rTMS which can help if other treatments don’t work and that has been like a miracle. Obviously i was scared initially because there was a machine but it literally was so gentle and relaxing. Dr Akul has made my brother feel like himself again and he’s finally active and lively nowadays.”
India's Most Experienced ECT Providers
20000
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Sessions delivered
97
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Report early reduction in symptoms
18
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Of administering ECT Treatment
Brain Stimulation Treatments
Meet the People Who Make Us Better
Dr Akul Gupta,
Consultant Psychiatrist
5+ Years Experience 2000/session
Online, in-person
Hindi, English
Dr Siddharth Sethi,
Consultant Psychiatrist
7+ Years Experience 2000/session
Online, in-person
English, Hindi, Marathi
Dr Sunil Mittal ,
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
40+ Years Experience 3000/session
Online, in-person
Hindi, English
Ms. Lovleena Sharma,
Clinical Psychologist
6+ Years Experience 2000/session
Online, In-person
Hindi, English
Ms. Sulagna Mondal,
Clinical Psychologist
3+ Years Experience 3000/session
Online, In-person
Hindi, English, Bengali
Ms. Ayushi Paul,
Clinical Psychologist
5+ Years Experience 3000/session
Online, In-person
Hindi, English, Bengali
Ms. Mitali Srivastava,
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Online, In-person
Hindi, English
Find a BetterPlace Clinic Near You
Visit us or book an online consultation
BetterPlace, East of Kailash
At National Heart InstituteFirst Floor, Annexe Building D Block, East of Kailash, New Delhi
BetterPlace, Gurugram
At Neelkanth HospitalGround floor, 1 Main Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road
DLF Phase 3, Gurugram
ECT for Severe Depression and More
What is ECT?
At BetterPlace, ECT takes place in a medically supervised setting with experienced psychiatrists and trained clinical staff. Before starting treatment, we review your mental health condition, physical health, medication history and safety needs. During ECT, you receive short-acting anaesthesia and your care team monitors you closely throughout.
How is ECT administered?
At BetterPlace, ECT takes place in a medically supervised setting with experienced psychiatrists and trained clinical staff. Before starting treatment, we review your mental health condition, physical health, medication history and safety needs. During each session, your care team monitors you closely and supports you through the full process, from preparation to recovery.
Does ECT actually work?
Yes, ECT is one of the most effective treatments for severe depression, especially when symptoms are urgent, high-risk or resistant to medication. Many people respond to ECT even when other treatments have not worked well. It may also help in severe bipolar episodes, mania, psychosis and catatonia, depending on your diagnosis and clinical needs.
How many sessions are needed?
A typical course of ECT involves multiple sessions over a few weeks. The exact number depends on your diagnosis, symptom severity, medical condition and response to treatment. Your psychiatrist reviews your progress throughout the course and adjusts the treatment plan as needed. Some people may also need maintenance sessions later to help sustain improvement.
Here's What to Expect when Visiting BetterPlace for rTMS Treatment
Detailed First Session (90 min)
You’ll meet both a psychologist and a psychiatrist who’ll get to know your symptoms, history, and goals, especially if past treatments haven’t worked well.
ECT Suitability and Safety Review
We carefully assess whether ECT is clinically appropriate for you. This includes reviewing your mental health condition, physical health, current medication and treatment goals.
Personalised Treatment Plan
If ECT is suitable, we’ll design a plan just for you, often pairing it with therapy and lifestyle guidance to boost results. You’ll know what to expect and how progress will be tracked.
Long-Term Support for Long-Term Success
Your care does not end with the procedure. We continue to track your improvement, adjust your treatment plan and support long-term recovery with psychiatry, therapy and follow-ups.
Why Patients Choose BetterPlace for rTMS
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Services we Offer
ECT
At BetterPlace, we offer advanced, evidence-based treatments for people who need stronger support than medication or therapy alone can provide.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a medically supervised treatment used for severe depression, bipolar disorder, mania, psychosis, catatonia and treatment-resistant mental health conditions. It can be especially helpful when symptoms are intense, high-risk or not improving with standard treatment.
ECT works by using carefully controlled brain stimulation to help regulate brain activity linked to mood, thinking and behaviour. For many people, it can lead to faster and more meaningful improvement when other treatments have not helped enough.
At BetterPlace, ECT starts with a detailed specialist evaluation. Our psychiatrists review your diagnosis, treatment history, current symptoms, physical health and medication plan before recommending ECT. Your care continues beyond the procedure with progress tracking, medication management, therapy support and follow-ups.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry at BetterPlace is not limited to prescribing medication. It helps us understand your condition clearly, assess whether ECT is the right option for you, and build a safe, personalised treatment plan.
Before ECT is considered, our psychiatrists conduct a detailed evaluation of your symptoms, diagnosis, treatment history, current medication, physical health and risk profile. This helps us decide whether ECT can offer a meaningful benefit, and how it should fit into your overall care.
Throughout treatment, your psychiatrist continues to monitor your progress, review your medication, coordinate with the ECT team and adjust your care plan when needed. ECT does not work in isolation. It works best when it forms part of a complete psychiatric care plan.
Psychology
Clinical psychology at BetterPlace helps you understand your symptoms, emotions and behaviour more clearly before, during and after ECT treatment.
Before ECT begins, our clinical psychologists support the evaluation process through detailed history-taking, psychometric assessments and risk screening where needed. This helps our psychiatrists build a more accurate diagnosis and decide whether ECT fits your overall treatment plan.
Alongside ECT, therapy support can help you manage difficult thoughts, rebuild routines, improve emotional regulation and involve your family in recovery when required. ECT can help reduce severe symptoms, but long-term recovery often needs psychological support too.
Counselling
Counselling at BetterPlace gives you and your family a supportive space to understand what you are going through and feel more prepared for ECT treatment.
Before and during ECT, our counsellors help you process concerns, ask questions, manage stress and build practical coping skills. They can also support family members who may feel unsure about what to expect or how to help at home.
ECT can reduce severe symptoms, but recovery also needs emotional support, routine-building and relapse prevention. Counselling helps you stay supported between sessions and continue moving forward after treatment ends.
Assessments
Assessments serve as a compass to unlock ‘correct’ care.
At BetterPlace, we use clinical, psychological, and psychometric assessments to build diagnostic accuracy, and get unique insights about you that enable us to personalise your treatment.
When administered at regular intervals, they help us monitor and quantify your progress over time.
Depression
Depression is real, but it is also misdiagnosed often. Through our deep domain expertise, we first identify the root cause of your depression, then offer holistic, evidence-based treatments.
Structured treatments ● Medication management ● Brain Stimulation
Anxiety
Anxiety can be more disruptive than it may initially appear. Our integrated team of therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists helps you identify and manage your harmful anxiety triggers through a personalised, result-driven approach.
Individualised treatments ● Multi-modal approach ● Holistic approach
OCD
OCD is a complex disorder that can stem from multiple causes. Our care plans are designed to suit each patient’s unique needs and involve a combination of therapy, medication, and scientific techniques like rTMS.
Personalised therapy ● rTMS treatment ● Holistic care plan
Bipolar
The exact cause of bipolar disorder is not fully understood, but it includes a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors. Imbalances in brain chemicals and changes in the structure or function of the brain may also play a role.
Multi-modal approach ● Holistic approach ● Medication Management
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia might be a lifelong condition, but it can be managed with proper medication and therapy. We offer holistic, outcome-oriented treatments for patients and their caregivers.
Psychosocial treatments ● Family-focused therapy ● Medication management
Transformation Stories at BetterPlace!
“I started smoking at 16—each cigarette felt like a warm hug, sharpening my focus. When I learned I was at risk of cancer, I tried everything to quit, but nothing worked. Then I found BetterPlace’s smoking cessation programme, which included rTMS therapy. It significantly reduced my cravings. I’ve gone from three packs a day to just one. There’s still a long way to go, but progress is progress!”
“I’d tried almost every clinic in Delhi but no one seemed able to cure my depression. Then Better Place happened and my life truly changed for the better. And it all started when Dr Akul recommended I try rTMS, this really fancy technology that not many clinics have but Better Place worked wonders for me and i feel so much better. The doctors were very gentle also.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When you visit BetterPlace for the first time, you will speak to our in-house clinical psychologists and psychiatrists, who will take a detailed case history and understand your chief complaints. The psychologist will then discuss your case with our psychiatrist, who will share a diagnosis and recommend the appropriate assessments and treatment plans.
No, in the first session, we will thoroughly understand your case and symptoms. From there our psychiatrists will diagnose you using the latest diagnostic tools, they will coordinate with the in-house psychologists to discuss a treatment plan, and only then your treatment will start.
ECT is most commonly used for severe depression, especially when symptoms are intense, high-risk or not improving with medication. It can also help in bipolar disorder, mania, psychosis, catatonia and treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
At BetterPlace, our psychiatrists assess your diagnosis, symptom severity, treatment history and overall health before deciding whether ECT is a suitable option for you.
Yes. ECT is a well-established medical treatment that doctors use for severe and treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
At BetterPlace, our psychiatrists recommend ECT only after a detailed clinical evaluation. We review your diagnosis, physical health, current medication and safety needs before treatment begins. Your care team monitors you closely throughout the treatment course.
The procedure itself usually takes only a few minutes. However, the full appointment may take longer because your care team needs time for preparation, monitoring and recovery.
Your psychiatrist will explain what to expect before your first session so you and your family feel clear and prepared.
You will not experience the treatment in the way people often imagine. ECT takes place in a medically supervised setting with steps taken to keep you comfortable and safe.
Your care team will explain the process in advance, answer your questions and support you before and after every session.
ECT can be more effective for some people, especially when depression is severe, urgent or not improving with medication.
It does not replace every other treatment. At BetterPlace, we use ECT as part of a complete care plan that may also include medication management, therapy, family support and follow-ups.
The BetterPlace clinic is open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and 9:00 am – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, Friday
The length of ECT treatment depends on your diagnosis, symptom severity, medical profile and response to treatment.
Many people receive ECT over a few weeks, with regular reviews by their psychiatrist. At BetterPlace, we track your progress throughout the course and continue care after treatment to support long-term recovery.
