Cadabam's Mindtalk

For the past few years, I have been attending counselling sessions with Dr. Rayani Dessa. She is very empathetic, generous, and non-judgmental. She genuinely tries to make a person feel seen and heard. Once you start therapy with her, it becomes difficult to consider going to another therapist because of the trust and comfort she builds. The receptionists, Uma and Shilpa, are very polite. They respond quickly and gently while booking appointments, which makes the entire process smooth and reassuring. The Cadabams office center has a very pleasant ambiance. The therapy packages are good, affordable, and thoughtfully designed, which helps clients continue therapy without feeling financially burdened.

MindTalk Cadabams in Indiranagar has excellent counselors and psychiatrists, including Dr. Aarohi and Dr. Priyanka, who specialize in anxiety disorders. The staff at the reception is very approacable and freindly. The follow up for each appointement is commendable and communication between the doctors for any doubts is appreciated. - Dr. Aarohi is a compassionate psychiatrist who creates a safe space for patients to open up about their concerns. - Dr. Priyanka is a skilled clinical psychologist with an child freindly approach, using therapies like CBT and more. - Dr. Aarohi and Dr. Priyanka are highly recommended for counseling and anxiety disorder treatment.

I’ve been seeing Mishanka for about six months, and she’s genuinely one of the most supportive therapists I’ve worked with. She listens deeply, never rushes me, and has a calm, patient way of helping me open up even when I’m struggling to find the words. Over time, she’s helped me understand my patterns and issues with so much clarity, and her approach has always made me feel safe and comfortable. I’m really grateful for the progress I’ve made with her. The front desk team has also been really kind and professional throughout my visits and they respond quickly, communicate clearly about appointments.

I want to share my experience with psychologist Ms. Mishanka Odoyoth at Mindtalk. Unfortunately, I would not recommend her. Concerns I faced: 1. Lack of time discipline – sessions often started late. 2. Strong insistence on medications – repeatedly pushed me toward SSRIs and psychiatrists at Mindtalk, even when I said I wanted therapy. 3. Judgmental attitude and quick conclusions without fully listening. 4. Harsh/rude at times – not the supportive tone you expect from a therapist. 5. Did not provide a safe or healing environment. 6. Often filled the 60 minutes with unrelated talk (e.g., diet, menstrual cycle) instead of structured therapy. 7. Overloaded me with mental health jargon, which left me more confused. 8. Did not review my case notes before sessions – lacked preparation. 9. Suggested unnecessary paid assessments (₹500 depression test). 10. No meaningful activities or tools provided to help outside sessions. My experience across 3 sessions: • The first session felt decent, as I mainly spoke, but her exaggerated facial reactions stood out. • In the second session, she started late, immediately pushed medication, shared irrelevant client stories, and seemed judgmental. I left feeling more confused. • In the third session, again started late, insisted on SSRIs, diverted into long talks on diet/menstrual cycles, and suggested extra paid tests. She did not address the core issues or guide me with a structured approach. Overall, I left with an unsettled mind after each session. I never felt a safe space or genuine attempt to understand and help me. The first session may appear okay, but from my experience, the following ones showed a clear lack of professionalism, empathy, and structure. Sadly, I feel it was a waste of money and would not recommend her.

I have been under the care of Dr Arun (psychiatrist) and Dr Neha (clinical psychologist) for sometime now and I can say without a doubt that it has been a positive and transformative part of my mental health journey. From the very first session, Dr Neha created a safe and supportive space where I felt completely at ease, heard and understood. I have had many ups and downs and yet I never felt rushed, and always felt encouraged to make meaningful progress. If you’re looking for a psychiatrist who is both knowledgeable and compassionate, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Arun. Among health care providers in this line of work, it is rare to find professionals like Dr Arun and Dr Neha, who are genuinely invested in your progress. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the wonderful ladies at the reception, Uma and Shilpa, who are helpful, thoughtful and efficient.