What We Offer
At Agatsu, we offer three forms of therapy. You do not need to know what kind of therapy you need before you begin. We take the time to understand you and figure that out together. When someone enters Agatsu’s clinic, they are usually first offered HAP. If required, and based on a collaborative decision between you and your counsellor, therapy may be stepped up to Interpersonal or Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
H.A.P.
Healthy Activity Programme
I.P.T.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Our Therapy Approaches
HAP (Healthy Activity Programme) is a psychological intervention developed by Sangath to address depression and depressive symptoms. It has shown efficacy for people with moderate to severe depression.
HAP is a combination of components from Behavioural Activation and Problem-Solving Therapy.
It is based on the understanding that our mood and behaviour are connected. By focusing on what someone does — it helps people gradually re-engage with daily activities and learn practical problem-solving skills to reduce distress and build confidence.
-
Designed for depression and depressive symptoms
-
Short-term and structured
-
Usually 6–8 sessions
-
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) focuses on the link between our emotional wellbeing and relationships.
IPT helps people understand how changes, conflicts, or losses in relationships affect mood and mental health. Therapy supports improved communication, healthier boundaries, and better navigation of life transitions.
IPT commonly works with:
-
Grief and loss
-
Role transitions
-
Role disputes
-
Interpersonal difficulties
The aim is to reduce distress and build greater balance, connection, and resilience.
-
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a form of therapy derived from psychoanalysis.
It helps people understand why certain thoughts, feelings, or struggles keep showing up in their lives. It looks at how earlier experiences and emotional patterns may still be influencing the present. Through regular conversations with a therapist, people begin to recognise these patterns, make sense of their inner experiences, and respond to situations with more awareness and flexibility—rather than feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
How Therapy Works at Agatsu
Therapy at Agatsu follows a stepped-care approach. You begin with a consultation and are typically offered H.A.P. (Healthy Activity Programme). This is a short-term, low-intensity therapy that helps with depressive symptoms.
Consultation
Initial understanding
& intake
HAP
Healthy Activity Programme
Stepped-up care
IPT or Psychodynamic
As therapy progresses, and/or you and your counsellor think deeper work would be helpful, you make a collaborative decision to step-up to Interpersonal Psychotherapy or Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Practical Details
Duration
One 50-minute session
Language
English, Hindi, Marathi
Offline In-Person ONLY
Agatsu Foundation Clinic
51, Pali Village, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
What We Offer & What We Don't
What We Offer
In-person therapy in a respectful and confidential setting
Sessions in English, Hindi & Marathi
Care that is open to people from all communities and backgrounds
What We Do Not Offer
Psychiatric treatment or medication management
Crisis or emergency mental-health services
Care for severe mental health disorders
If your needs fall outside our scope, we will explain this clearly and, where appropriate, support you with referrals and mental-health directories.
If you are feeling unsafe or at risk, please seek immediate support through emergency services or crisis helplines.
How to Book a Consultation
Step 1:
Enter your email id and click 'Register'
Step 2
As soon as you submit the registration form, you will receive an email with next steps.
Step 3
We currently have a 20–50 day waitlist.
When your turn comes on the waitlist, we’ll call you to share the available slots.
Step 4
You will be offered a slot for your first consultation. Payment is requested only after a slot is offered to you.
That's it!
Once you've made the payment, your consultation session has been booked.
Once your payment is received:
-
Your session is confirmed
-
You receive session details (date, time, location)
Please bring a valid photo ID to your first session.
You do not need to prepare anything in advance. It’s okay to come in unsure or nervous.
If you need to reschedule, please inform us at least 24 hours in advance.
If you are on psychiatric medication, your therapist may discuss the option of coordinating with your psychiatrist — only with your explicit consent.
-
-
Therapists may decline or discontinue therapy if it is not appropriate or beneficial
-
If therapy is declined or discontinued, reasons will be explained and referrals offered where appropriate
-
Exchange of gifts is not permitted
-
Therapists do not work with family members, close friends, or friends of friends (distant acquaintances may be considered case-by-case).
-
All sessions will begin and end on time.
-
All our therapists:
-
Have completed a Master’s degree
-
Are in regular supervision
-
Are in their own individual therapy
-
Engage in continuous learning
Our HAP counsellors are trained by Sangath.
Our therapists always work towards patient wellbeing.
And if you ever encounter a violation of this Code, please do not hesitate to report it.
-
It’s okay to ask for help.
You'd go to a tuition teacher for help with mathematics and to a key-maker when you have lost your key. When we need help, we go to the relevant professional. There's no hesitation.
If you're struggling emotionally, go to a mental health professional.