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Therapist, psychologist, counsellor, psychiatrist: what’s actually different in India

By Dr Pragya Sharma · Published 8 September 2026

A psychiatrist explains the real differences between therapists, psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists in India — training, regulation, and who to see for what.

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Dr Pragya Sharma
Consultant Psychiatrist
House No. 70, Child Care Clinic, Phase 2, Sector 54, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160055
WhatsApp / Call: +91 7888994854
drpragyasharmapsychiatrist@gmail.com
Appointments preferred. Tue & Thu: 10:00 am–7:00 pm; Mon, Wed & Fri: 5:00 pm–8:00 pm; Sat: 6:00 pm–8:00 pm; Sun: closed.

Elsewhere
Instagram: @reposecare
Instagram: @pragyasharma_dr
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If you are in crisis or at risk of harm, please contact your nearest emergency services or the national mental health helpline, Tele MANAS, on 14416. This website is not a crisis service.

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