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Psychiatrist Consultation

The appointment most people wish they had been given the first time: long enough to tell the whole story, and clear enough that you leave knowing what happens next.

A psychiatric consultation is a conversation, not an interrogation. Your psychiatrist will ask about what has been happening, how long it has been going on, what it has cost you, and what you have already tried. Some of the questions will feel routine — sleep, appetite, concentration, alcohol — because they are how a clinician separates one explanation from another.

Nobody reaches for a prescription pad before they have heard the whole story.

By the end you should understand three things: what your psychiatrist thinks is going on, why they think it, and what the options are. If medication is one of those options, you will be told what it is for, how long it usually takes to work, and what the common side effects are before you decide anything.

You will also be told honestly if the answer is that nothing needs treating. That is a legitimate outcome of an assessment, and it is worth paying for.

Is this for me?

This usually suits you if

  • You have never seen a psychiatrist and are not sure whether you need to
  • Something has been going on for weeks or months and is not shifting
  • You want a second opinion on a diagnosis or a prescription
  • A GP or therapist has suggested a psychiatric review
  • You are already under treatment and want it reviewed

Worth knowing. This is a planned appointment. It is not the right route if you need help today, if you are at immediate risk, or if you need an in-person physical examination.

₹1,500 per session 30–40 minutes
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What happens

Step by step

  1. Book and pay

    A short form and a secure payment. You are asked only for what is needed to arrange the appointment.

  2. We reach you on WhatsApp or Email

    The team contacts you on WhatsApp and/or email to agree a time that genuinely suits you both, and sends your Google Meet link. Video is encouraged — audio-only is available if you prefer. Psychiatric consultations are conducted in Hindi, English, or Bengali — please let the team know your preferred language when they reach out.

  3. The consultation

    Thirty to forty minutes with your psychiatrist. Questions are explained rather than fired at you.

  4. The plan, in writing

    Medication where it helps, therapy where it helps, and what to watch for — sent afterwards so you are not relying on memory.

Who you would see

Dr. Shovan Chakraborty

Dr. Shovan Chakraborty

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist · Founder

A board-certified psychiatrist with seven years of clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient, tele-psychiatry and neuromodulation settings. His specialist focus is obsessive-compulsive and related disorders,…

Full profile — Dr. Shovan Chakraborty

Questions

About this service

General questions about booking, privacy and prescriptions are answered on the questions page.

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Will I get a prescription?

Where medication is clinically appropriate, yes — your psychiatrist prescribes under the telemedicine practice guidelines. Sometimes the right answer is to gather more information first, and you will be told why.

What should I have ready?

Any current medicines and doses, previous prescriptions, discharge summaries or reports, and a rough timeline of when things changed. None of it is essential — come anyway.

Can a family member join?

Yes, if you want them there, and it is often useful. You can also ask to speak alone for part of the appointment.

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In a crisis? MindMonks is not an emergency service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or thinking about self-harm, please contact your nearest emergency department, or call the Tele-MANAS national helpline on 14416 (available 24×7, free, in multiple Indian languages).

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