Understanding your low mood
Making sense of triggers, patterns and what keeps you stuck.
Compassionate, confidential depression therapy with qualified psychologists at SafeMind Studio on Baner-Balewadi Road. In person or online.


Depression is more than feeling sad. It can look like exhaustion that sleep does not fix, no interest in things you used to enjoy, or a heaviness you cannot explain to anyone. Many people in Pune keep going to work and keep smiling for months before they ask for help.
At SafeMind Studio in Balewadi, our psychologists offer depression therapy in a private, unhurried space. We work alongside psychiatrists when medication may help. If you are unsure whether it is depression or tiredness, read emotional burnout vs depression. For wider support, see psychology counselling and our psychologist team.
Depression is a common but serious mental health condition that affects how you feel, think and function. It is not weakness, laziness or something you can simply snap out of. It can build slowly after stress, loss or long-term pressure, or appear without an obvious cause.
Only a qualified professional can diagnose depression. A first session with a psychologist can help you understand what you are experiencing and what kind of support may help.
They overlap. Burnout is usually tied to work, while depression affects many areas of life. Our article on emotional burnout vs depression explains the difference. A professional assessment can help.
People experience it differently. Common signs include:
Therapy aims to help you understand what is happening and slowly build a way back. It may help with:
Making sense of triggers, patterns and what keeps you stuck.
Noticing harsh self-talk and testing it gently, as in CBT.
Small, realistic steps to bring routine and activity back.
Space to talk about grief, pressure or change.
Reducing self-criticism and rediscovering what matters.
Reaching out and communicating when you feel withdrawn.
Practical strategies alongside medical advice where needed.
Spotting early warning signs and planning ahead.
We say so honestly and coordinate where you agree.
Reach out if:
You can also read why why therapy helps even when you think you are okay.

Starting therapy while low can feel like a big step. Here is what usually happens:
That is common with depression. Online sessions can make it easier to start, and you can tell us what is manageable. We will go at your pace.
Psychologists do not prescribe medicine. For some people, therapy alone helps; for others, a psychiatrist may recommend medication along with therapy. This is a medical decision between you and your doctor, and we will never advise you to start or stop medication.
Sessions are paced to your energy and needs.
You are heard without judgement.
Together you map triggers, thoughts and patterns.
You try manageable changes in routine and thinking.
You look at what helps and adjust.
You plan for tough days and notice early signs.
A simple, supportive and structured process, explained to you at the start.
Share what you are feeling and what you want.
Agree on goals and pace.
Regular sessions with review.
Build resilience and routine.
Come to our Balewadi studio or attend online from home, whichever feels easier right Now.


What matters when you are struggling.
SafeMind Studio is at 202, Anvikshiki Building, Aaradhya Lane, Baner-Balewadi Road, behind Hotel FATCOOK, Balewadi, Pune 411045, within easy reach of Baner, Balewadi High Street, Pan Card Club Road, Aundh, Pashan, Sus and Mahalunge. We are open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 9 PM, so you can come after work.
See the studio on Google Maps or in our gallery, and reach us through the contact page.

See also how to find the right counsellor in Pune.
Ask about training. Clinical psychologists in India are registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Ask if they have worked with depression.
Ask how sessions work.
They should explain what happens if you are in crisis.
Will they refer to a psychiatrist if needed?
You should feel safe being honest.

Founder | SafeMind Psychology Counselling Clinic | B.H.M.S | Certified Psychology Counsellor (NHCA) | Certified in CBT and Neuroplasticity | MBA in Healthcare & Hospital Management
My journey towards SafeMind has been a process of self-development. As an empath, I have always connected strongly to others and their struggles, caring to help them navigate through their difficulties. Yet, before being able to reach out to others, I needed to learn to listen to myself, set my boundaries, understand and nurture my needs. Only then have I been able to dedicate myself fully to serving others. With over ten years of experience, I have logged hundreds of hours listening to people’s struggles while endeavouring to create a judgement-free space for people to express their deepest fears and darkest thoughts. Over these 10 years, I have worked with children, teens, and adults, addressing various complex issues, including relationship and parent-child problems, ADHD, depression, emotional difficulties, and a sense of feeling stuck in one’s life. Drawing from my vast experience and employing a number of therapeutic approaches, such as CBT, DBT, EFT, NLP, and knowledge of neuroplasticity, I offer my clients a truly integrated approach to solving their problems. I believe that being in therapy should be a comfortable, safe experience, where the client is an active participant in the process rather than being told what to do by the therapist. Today, I am humbled and truly grateful for the ability to help people all around the globe, both locally, at SafeMind in Balewadi-Baner, Pune, and internationally, via online therapy. My mission with SafeMind is to help you return to yourself, to your true self!
Experienced. Compassionate. Here for You.

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Experiences shared by people who have visited SafeMind Studio.
Many people find therapy helpful for depression, though results vary. A psychologist can help you understand and change patterns, and refer you to a psychiatrist if medication may help.
SafeMind Studio on Baner-Balewadi Road in Balewadi offers depression therapy in person and online. Call or WhatsApp +91 9270233663.
Persistent low mood, loss of interest, tiredness and sleep or appetite changes lasting over two weeks are common signs. Only a qualified professional can diagnose depression.
No. Only a psychiatrist or doctor can. We will refer you if needed.
No. Sadness passes. Depression lasts longer and affects daily functioning.
It depends. Your therapist will review this with you.
Yes.
Yes, within professional and legal limits.
Please call Tele-MANAS on 14416 or 112 and tell someone close to you.
Yes, if you wish, and we can discuss involving them.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9270233663 or use the contact page.
Reaching out can feel like the hardest thing. Call or message us and we will find a gentle way to begin.