Psychological Treatments at BetterPlace

What is Psychology?

Psychology is a scientific discipline that studies the mind and behaviour. It explores how humans think, feel and act, both individually and in social contexts. Psychology covers a broad range of topics such as cognition, emotions, personality, behaviour, human interaction, development and other areas of human experience that shape our understanding of ourselves and others.

Types of Psychology

Abnormal psychology

Abnormal psychology is the study of unusual psychological behaviours, thoughts and patterns, focussing on mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, to name a few. It aims to understand the causes and symptoms of these conditions, providing solutions that help medical professionals treat their patients more effectively.

Biological psychology

Biological psychology examines the relationship between the mind and body, focusing on the physical aspects of psychology, such as the brain, body, nervous system, genetics, and hormones, and their influence on behaviour, thoughts, and feelings.

Clinical psychology

Clinical psychology is concerned with diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders. It involves conducting psychological assessments and providing therapy and preventive care. The field generally helps people with conditions such as depression, anxiety and personality disorders, to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

Cognitive psychology

Cognitive psychology focuses on how people think, learn, store information, process language, and perceive the world around them. Learning about these processes can give insight into the human brain and assist people with psychological difficulties.

Comparative psychology

Comparative psychology examines the psychological differences between different species, especially animals. This field looks at instincts, learning patterns, and problem-solving across species, and contributes heavily to our understanding of evolution, medicine and animal training.

Developmental psychology

Cognitive psychology focuses on how people think, learn, store information, process language, and perceive the world around them. Understanding these processes not only provides insight into the human brain but also lays the foundation for effective interventions, such as behavioural therapy in psychology, which can assist people with psychological difficulties.

Forensic psychology

Forensic psychology involves using the principles of psychology in legal settings. Forensic psychologists evaluate a defendant’s mental state, provide expert testimony in court, and work with law enforcement on criminal profiling and rehabilitation.

Industrial-organisational psychology

Industrial-organisational psychologists study human behaviour in workplace settings to improve employee well-being and boost productivity.  It covers areas such as recruitment, training, motivation, leadership, and organisational culture, offering strategies to enhance work environments and employee satisfaction.

Personality psychology

Personality psychology focuses on individual differences in behaviour, thoughts and emotions between different people. It explores the impact of personality triads on people’s interactions, decision-making, and reactions to life events, helping understand the uniqueness of human personality.

Social psychology

Social psychology examines how a person is influenced by others and their social environment. It looks at how social interactions, group dynamics, stereotypes, and social perception shape behaviour, attitudes, and decision-making.

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Why You Need Psychological Treatment

Only a mental health professional can confirm if you need to visit a psychologist for psychological stress treatment of any kind – which is why it is important to see a mental health professional if you or your loved ones are finding it tough to cope with day-to-day life. Psychologists don’t just provide comfort and support. They can also help to treat complex conditions such as:

Depression

Depression impacts your emotional and physical health. A common symptom of depression is anhedonia, which causes a lack of motivation and pleasure in activities, making it harder to function in daily life. Psychological treatment helps manage such symptoms and offers strategies to improve emotional stability and well-being.

Addiction

Addiction to any substance (such as alcohol, tobacco or drugs) or activity (such as gambling   or gaming) affects both mind and body, often leading to destructive behaviours. Addiction to any substance (such as alcohol, tobacco or drugs) or activity (such as gambling or gaming) affects both mind and body, often leading to destructive behaviours. Addiction treatment includes a combination of psychological therapy, medication and lifestyle changes. The combination of these treatments addresses the underlying issues and teaches techniques to cope with challenges, helping people recover and maintain long-term sobriety.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia can affect self-esteem and physical health and can be life-threatening. Psychological treatment focuses on restoring healthy eating habits and addressing the inner emotional challenges leading to such behaviours.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is a trauma response, caused by experiencing a distressing traumatic event. It has been known to cause anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks, insomnia and various other emotional instabilities in survivors of all sorts of traumatic events, be it surviving a warzone, or growing up in an abusive home. Therapy provides tools to process trauma, reduce the effects of symptoms, and regain emotional stability.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD involves repetitive thoughts and behaviours that interfere with daily life. These patterns often seem unavoidable (compulsion) and persistently occupy the person’s mind (obsession). Treatment helps manage these compulsions, reducing their impact and restoring normal routines.

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders can disrupt relationships and self-perception. Therapy offers ways to understand and manage emotions, improving interpersonal relationships and self-awareness.

Stress

While stress is a regular part of most of our lives, chronic stress can lead to burnout, loss of productivity, emotional impairment, and various other physical health problems, including an increased risk of cardiovascular complications. Treatment for psychological stress helps people better manage their stress by teaching relaxation techniques, coping strategies, and time management skills.

Emotional Problems

Emotional problems such as anger, sadness, or irritability can affect personal and professional life. Therapy helps in emotion regulation, improving mood and overall well-being, which in turn can help to improve a person’s relationships with themselves, and their loved ones.

Grief and Trauma

Grief and trauma can cause deep emotional pain. Psychological treatment such as trauma-informed therapy and grief counselling helps people process loss – be it of a loved one or an opportunity – build emotional resilience, and find ways to move forward.

Relationship Problems

Relationship problems, especially those stemming from the issues in marriage, or the dissolution of the same, can create severe emotional distress and intrapersonal turmoil that affects a person’s professional life and overall well-being. Therapy provides tools for effective communication and conflict-resolution techniques to strengthen relationships, and improve relationship dynamics.

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Benefits of Psychological treatment

Better understand your own thinking and behaviour

Psychological treatment is a vital part of the treatment of psychological disorders. It helps you explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, allowing you to identify damaging patterns. Gaining this self-awareness can foster personal growth and enable you to make informed decisions about your mental health and well-being.

Understand and resolve your problems

Psychotherapy provides the tools to understand the root causes of your problems. By identifying and addressing these issues, you can develop coping strategies, learn to manage emotional difficulties and create a healthier lifestyle.

Recognise symptoms of mental illness in yourself

Therapy helps you to recognise early signs of mental health issues and address them before they start to manifest. By understanding the symptoms, you can take proactive steps to manage conditions like anxiety, depression, or stress before they escalate.

Reduce your symptoms

Psychological treatment can help reduce the intensity of symptoms of your mental health conditions. Therapy can lead to significant improvements, alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, or obsessive thoughts.

Change your behaviour

Psychotherapy treatment can help you identify and change unhealthy behaviours that can negatively impact your life. By working with a therapist, you can replace these patterns with more positive behaviours that support your well-being and mental health.

Improve your quality of life

Psychological treatment enhances your overall quality of life by addressing mental health concerns and equipping you with tools to cope with your challenges. It improves emotional resilience, relationships, and personal fulfilment, leading to a more balanced and happier life.

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Different therapies used in psychological treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours. It teaches people how to challenge distorted thinking and develop healthier and more constructive habits. CBT is commonly used to treat anxiety, depression, and a wide range of mental health disorders.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious thoughts and past experiences that influence current behaviour. By exploring unresolved conflicts and emotional struggles from the past, people can gain deeper self-awareness and insight into how these factors affect their mental health in the present.

Humanistic Therapy

Humanistic therapy emphasises personal growth and self-fulfilment. It focuses on a person’s potential, encouraging a positive view of oneself and a person-centred approach. This therapy is particularly helpful for people who want to explore their identity or are suffering from low self-worth, and unstable emotions.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Psychoanalytic therapy is based on Freudian theories and aims to bring unconscious thoughts and feelings to the conscious mind. By understanding hidden emotions and experiences, people can resolve deep-seated emotional conflicts and improve their mental well-being.

Integrative or Holistic Therapy

Integrative therapy combines elements from different therapeutic approaches to create a customised treatment plan tailored to each person’s needs. It blends techniques from CBT, psychodynamic, humanistic, and other therapies to provide a more holistic approach to mental health care.

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Our Doctors for Comprehensive Psychology Treatment

Ms. Lovleena Sharma

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Ms. Ayushi Paul

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Compassionate Psychological Therapy from Trusted Experts

At BetterPlace, our experts have helped over 50,000 people navigate various mental health challenges. With specialised training and years of experience, we’re here to support you with the care you deserve.

  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • OCD
  • Schizophrenia
  • Anorexia
  • Agoraphobia
  • Panic Disorder
  • Social Anxiety
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Binge Eating

Our Approach to Personalised Psychological Care and Treatment

Tailor-made therapy

Not all psychological therapy is the same. Be it Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or any other type — we create customised plans that include varying therapy combinations to match your unique needs, strengths, and coping styles.

Evidence-based techniques

Our psychologists leverage hard data and evidence to treat you- no whims, no gut. We use the latest scientific techniques across our programs, to provide transformative results.

Education and skill-building

Recovery is a two-way street. As treatment begins, we empower you with a deeper knowledge about your condition and help you build the skills needed to tackle your challenges.

Continuous monitoring

Our psychologists use clinical evaluations to assess your case regularly and closely monitor your progress. Adjustments are made accordingly based on how well you are responding to treatment. Psychologists in Delhi follow this approach as well, ensuring a long-lasting effect from their treatment.

Visiting BetterPlace for psychological treatment services?

When visiting BetterPlace, you can expect a welcoming environment where there is 0% judgment.

Detailed initial session (90 min)

Meet with both a psychologist and a psychiatrist

Comprehensive testing

Get an accurate understanding of your mental health

Treatment phase (3-8 Weeks)

Get a personalised treatment plan

Long-Term Support

Get ongoing care with regular follow-ups

Transformation Stories at BetterPlace

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I finally found someone who took my anxiety seriously

I was told anxiety and depression often go hand in hand so I should not feel overwhelmed and that I am not alone in my fight. But the problem was my anxiety constantly made me feel trapped while the depression made it very hard to be positive. But after coming to BetterPlace, my doctor helped me get to the bottom of my feelings and slowly but surely find a way out. His practical techniques have been quite easy to implement and I am now more hopeful than I have ever been.

 

Rohan D
I can actually see my daughter getting better

My daughter was diagnosed with Depression when she was only 13. We tried many doctors but she never clicked with any of them. She’s 20 now and we’ve finally found the right doctor. Not only is she very comfortable with Dr. Akul and her therapist Lovleena Ma’am, but I’m also happier because I receive regular reports and can track her progress in real-time.

Mohammad K
I can finally breathe again

Didn’t think talking about my feelings wud actually help, ngl. But BetterPlace proved me wrong. It’s been 4 months since I started treatment n I’m finally starting to feel like myself again. I’m not saying I’m cured or anything, but life doesn’t feel as heavy anymore. Thanks, Dr Akul. You’re a lifesaver.

Ananya P

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Frequently Asked Questions

From understanding emotions to improving communication and decision-making, an understanding of psychology can help a person better understand themselves, and the people around them. Psychological treatment helps you recognise your behaviours and separate your emotions from your thoughts, foster better well-being, and grow as a person.

Reverse psychology is a strategy where someone is encouraged to do the opposite of what is desired, knowing they’ll likely resist and choose the intended action. It’s often used in behavioural management or to subtly motivate someone in personal and professional circumstances.

A psychologist focuses on therapy and counselling, addressing mental health issues through talk-based therapy. A psychiatrist, on the other hand, is a medical doctor who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. They collaboratively work together to provide comprehensive care to their patients.

No, psychological treatments also work for couples, and in group and family settings. Group therapy, family therapy, and couples counselling are commonly used approaches to address shared dynamics or collective issues.

There is a common misconception that psychological therapy can be given by someone who is not a mental health professional, such as a friend or family member, but this is not true. While our loved ones can definitely offer us support, love and comfort, psychological therapy can give us frameworks to better deal with life’s difficulties, and strengthen us from the inside, so we can cope with our own mental illnesses, and the complexities of inter-personal relationships. Most importantly, this is done in a 0% judgement and 100% confidential environment, which cannot be achieved when a person confides in a loved one, with whom they have an existing relationship.

Psychological treatments can be provided by licensed professionals like clinical psychologists, counsellors, therapists, and psychiatrists. Each professional has specialised training in treating various mental health conditions through evidence-based approaches. Very often, psychological treatments are prescribed in addition to medication provided by a psychiatrist, since taking a combined approach has been known to improve the likelihood of recovery.

At BetterPlace, we are committed to providing high-quality psychological treatments at affordable prices. Your first appointment, which is 90 minutes long and your first psychological therapy session will cost INR 2,000. During this session you will meet both a psychologist and a psychiatrist, ensuring that your condition is completely understood, and can be comprehensively treated.

We believe that mental health care should be accessible to everyone, without compromising on the quality of services. Our range of treatments covers everything from therapy and counselling to more intensive care options like psychiatric care and advanced neuromodulatory solutions, all designed to offer the best possible results. 

While the costs may vary depending on the treatment and individual needs, we ensure our services remain competitively priced, making top-tier mental health care available to all.

Psychology and psychiatry are both fields that address mental health, but they differ in their approach and qualifications. Psychologists typically hold a Master’s or a Doctoral degree in psychology and focus on psychotherapy, behavioural interventions, and psychological assessments. They help people manage mental health issues through talk therapy and other non-medical approaches.

Psychiatrists, on the other hand, are medical doctors (MDs) who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. They often treat complex mental health disorders that require medical intervention, including drug-based therapies.

 Clinical Psychology: Clinical psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. It involves therapeutic methods, psychological assessments, and counselling to help individuals manage issues like anxiety, depression, and more severe mental illnesses.

Cognitive Psychology: Cognitive psychology studies how people perceive, think, and solve problems. It explores processes like memory, attention, language, and decision-making, aiming to understand how the mind works and how these mental functions affect behaviour.

Developmental Psychology: Developmental psychology examines human growth across the lifespan, focusing on how individuals develop cognitively, emotionally, and socially from infancy through adulthood. It helps to understand age-related changes and their impact on behaviour.

Behavioural Psychology: Behavioural psychology, or behaviourism, investigates how behaviours are learned and reinforced. It emphasises the role of environmental stimuli in shaping behaviour and uses techniques like conditioning to change unwanted actions or habits.

Mental Health Disorders:  Mental health disorders encompass a range of psychological conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behaviour. These can include anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, and more, often requiring psychological or psychiatric interventions for treatment.

Neuropsychology: Neuropsychology studies how brain function affects behaviour and cognition. It focuses on brain injuries, neurological disorders, and conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, using both assessment and rehabilitation to help those with brain-related impairments.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that helps people identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviours. It is used to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and stress by promoting healthier thinking and coping strategies.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy: This approach integrates mindfulness techniques to help people focus on the present moment. It helps reduce stress and anxiety, manage emotions, and improve mental clarity, making it effective in treating various mental health conditions.

Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, involves regular sessions with a therapist to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It helps people manage mental health conditions, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and foster personal growth through self-awareness and insight.

Self-help Guides: Self-help guides offer practical strategies and techniques for managing mental health challenges independently. These resources often include exercises, worksheets, and tips for improving emotional well-being, making them valuable tools for personal growth.

Psychology Journals: Psychology journals publish peer-reviewed research articles and reviews on various topics within the field. They serve as essential resources for professionals and students, providing insights into the latest findings and theoretical developments in psychology.

Research Studies: Research studies contribute to the understanding of mental health by exploring specific phenomena, treatment efficacy, and psychological theories. Accessing these studies helps inform best practices and evidence-based approaches in therapy.

Book Recommendations: Books on psychology cover diverse topics, from self-help to academic theories. Recommended titles can provide valuable insights, practical advice, and a deeper understanding of psychological concepts, making them excellent resources for personal and professional development.

Online Psychology Courses: Online psychology courses offer flexible learning opportunities for people interested in expanding their knowledge of psychological principles and practices. These courses can enhance skills for personal use or professional development in mental health fields.

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