Online depression therapy
Depression treatment with a therapist who takes your low mood seriously
Evidence-based therapy for depression, from a psychologist who treats it every week. CBT, behavioural activation and honest guidance on when a psychiatrist should be involved. Online, private, in Malayalam or English.
Not sadness that lasted too long: a change in how the whole system runs.
What is depression?
Depression is not sadness that has gone on too long. It is a change in how the whole system runs: mood, energy, sleep, appetite, concentration and the ability to feel pleasure all drop at once, and stay down for weeks. Things you used to enjoy feel like effort. Small tasks feel enormous. Many people describe it less as feeling sad and more as feeling nothing.
In Malayali families it often hides behind words like tiredness, laziness, tension or "adjusting". People push through for months, or years, because it never occurs to them that this is a condition with a name and a treatment.
If you are having thoughts of ending your life, please do not wait for a session. Call Tele-MANAS on 14416, free and 24 hours, or see our crisis helpline page. Then, when you are safe, come back to this.
Common signs of depression
Types of depression we treat
Depression is not one thing. Naming the pattern changes the plan.
How depression therapy works
The two psychological treatments with the strongest evidence for depression are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and behavioural activation, and they are usually used together. CBT works on the harsh, hopeless thinking that depression installs. Behavioural activation works from the other end: rebuilding, in small deliberate steps, the activity and contact that depression strips away, because mood follows action more reliably than action follows mood. Most people notice a shift within six to eight sessions.
Sessions are 50 minutes, over encrypted video, in Malayalam or English. New to therapy? Here is what to expect in your first session, and why the bond with your therapist matters more than any technique.
The psychologist who specialises in depression
Every psychologist holds a recognised master's degree and speaks Malayalam and English.
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What our clients say
Starting couple therapy with Teresa has been one of the best decisions for us. Therapy helped me calm down, reflect on my own patterns, and recognize how both of us were struggling and growing together. It truly brought more clarity, understanding, and peace into our relationship.
Kavya Das
3 months ago
I had tried several therapy sessions in the past without seeing any noticeable changes in my thought patterns. Then, I decided to give Ello Mind a try. My therapist, Teresa, is very friendly, and I was able to connect with her perspective right away. She has already helped me make a positive change during one of the lowest points in my life.
Dhanya James
11 months ago
I’ve been attending therapy sessions with Hyma ma’am, and the experience has been incredibly positive. She creates a safe and comfortable environment, allowing me to open up and explore my thoughts at my own pace. Her approach is both professional and compassionate. I’m truly grateful for the progress I’ve made with her guidance.
Gokul G Bhattathiri
a year ago
Experienced team of clinical psychologists who provide excellent services. I’d highly recommend anyone who’d wish to seek help in need, be it something in your personal or professional life. Sessions are flexible, they provide online and offline services, information shared is kept extremely confidential.
Irene James
10 months ago
I cannot thank Ms. Hyma enough for her incredible support and guidance. She helped me manage my anxiety issues and regain the energy and confidence to handle my work, as well as find time for my hobbies. She helped me organize my schedule effectively and deal with situations rationally. Definitely recommend!
Susan Kurien
a year ago
I had a great experience with Ellomind. I worked with Teresa and she is a wonderful therapist. Helped me get my thoughts sorted and gave some effective exercises that helped me on my mental wellness journey. I am giving this feedback a few months after my sessions ended and still feel great. The effects of the therapy are long lasting.
Aswathi T P
2 years ago
Teresa was able to correctly identify that I had issues with confidence and assertiveness using the right questions and exercises. She then taught me CBT frameworks and techniques that helped me improve my self-image. Teresa is very open to receiving feedback and integrating it into subsequent sessions.
Sidharth Praveen
2 years ago
I’ve been taking sessions at Ello Mind since 2023, and Teresa has helped me overcome many things. She doesn’t just give advice — she helps you understand yourself better. She listens patiently and really tries to understand what you’re going through. I genuinely appreciate her work and highly recommend Ello Mind.
Mohammed Althaf
a month ago
Being my first experience with a therapist, I could not have asked for a better group than Ello Mind & a better therapist than Ms. Hyma. My therapist has been extremely supportive and has helped in calming me. Would recommend to anyone who is in need of support.
Ashwin N
a year ago
10/10 experience. Really good place, I felt super comfortable opening up here. Ellomind gave me a safe space to talk and feel understood. The therapists are kind and supportive, I always leave feeling lighter. Honestly the best decision I made for myself this year.
Gayatri Nair
5 months ago
Simple, transparent pricing
Pay after your session, on a sliding scale. No subscription traps.
₹1,499
From ₹1,049 with a plan
50-minute individual session
Frequently asked questions
With psychological therapy, medication, or both, depending on severity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and behavioural activation have the strongest evidence among therapies. For moderate to severe depression, antidepressants prescribed by a psychiatrist are often added. Mild to moderate depression is frequently treated with therapy alone.
A psychologist provides therapy and cannot prescribe. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe antidepressants. Many people start with a psychologist; if the depression is severe, or therapy alone is not enough, the psychologist will refer you to a psychiatrist. Both together is common and works well.
CBT for depression works on the link between what you think, what you do and how you feel. Depression installs a set of automatic thoughts, that you are a burden, that nothing will change, that there is no point, and then shrinks your life to match. CBT teaches you to catch those thoughts, test them against evidence, and act in ways that give the mood a chance to lift. It is structured, practical, and usually 8 to 16 sessions.
Often, yes. For mild to moderate depression, therapy alone is a recommended first-line treatment. For severe depression, or when there are risks to your safety, medication is usually advised alongside therapy. Your psychologist will give you an honest read on where you are and will not push either way.
Yes. Online CBT for depression has been studied extensively and produces outcomes comparable to in-person treatment. For someone whose depression makes leaving the house hard, being able to start from your own room is not a compromise. It is often the reason therapy happens at all.
Duration and reach. A bad patch lifts within days and does not touch everything. Depression lasts two weeks or more and pulls down mood, sleep, energy, interest and concentration together. The free PHQ-9 depression test gives you a validated score in two minutes; 10 or above is the usual point to talk to a professional.
Please reach out now rather than waiting for an appointment. Tele-MANAS on 14416 is India's free, 24-hour mental health helpline and works in Malayalam. Our crisis helpline page lists other options, including ones you can text. Once you are safe, therapy is exactly the right next step, and your psychologist will build a safety plan with you in the first session.
Yes. All our psychologists speak Malayalam and English. Many people find that depression is easier to describe in their mother tongue, where the words for it already exist. Sessions are online from Kerala, the rest of India, or the Gulf. See online counselling in Malayalam.
An individual session is ₹1,499, or from ₹1,049 per session with a multi-session plan. Each session is 50 minutes. You pay after your session. View all plans.
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