If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, get help now. Visit a nearby emergency service, hospital, or mental health clinic. If you are in crisis, these helplines can help:
Crisis numbers in India
- Tele-MANAS: Tel: 14416 | Tel: 1-800 891 4416. 24 hours.
- Vandrevala Foundation Helpline: Tel: +91 9999 666 555 | WhatsApp: +91 9999 666 555. 24 hours.
- AASRA helpline: Tel: 022 2754 6669. 24 hours.
- 1Life crisis support line: Tel: 7893078930. 24 hours.
- All crisis lines in India
This page lists Psychiatrists in Delhi. 5 in all.
What a psychiatrist trained in, and what they can prescribe
Everyone on this page is listed under the professional title psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who then specialised in mental health. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication.
Many also offer talking therapy. Psychiatrists tend to see people whose medical, psychological and social needs all come together.
Ask a practitioner's office what a first appointment covers. Ask what they need before you book.
What this page filters on
These are the only filters: the professional title psychiatrist.
The Delhi page answers more questions about therapy there.
Paying for therapy in Delhi
Do affordable options exist in Delhi?
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital Psychiatry Department. Phone +91 11 25494402. Care at this state government hospital is free. The psychiatry outpatient clinic is open to the public from Monday to Saturday. You must register at the hospital first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
Ask the practice whether you need a referral before booking. Many health systems require a doctor's referral; some do not. How the appointment is paid for can change what is needed.
What happens at a first appointment?
A psychiatrist asks about the problem that brought you. They may also ask about your life, your thoughts and feelings, and your physical health. You can ask about any diagnosis, how the psychiatrist has made sense of your situation, and what the care plan is.
Will I be put on medication?
Not automatically. Many psychiatrists also offer talking therapy.
Medication helps in some situations. For moderate and severe depression, a psychiatrist may combine therapy with antidepressant medicine1. Ask what the options are, and what happens if you would rather not take medication.
Psychiatrist or psychologist?
Psychologists focus on psychological treatments.
Where medication is likely, or the picture is complicated, a psychiatrist is the usual route. For talking therapy alone, either can be a starting point. Many people see both.
Who registers therapists in India?
The title you will see is Psychiatrist (MD (Psych)). Search the register by name at National Medical Commission (NMC). Check that the name and title match and that the entry is current. If they do not, ask the practitioner why.
In India registration goes by category: a clinical psychologist is enrolled on a statutory register. Counsellors come under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act 2021, which provides for their registration.
What these practitioners record
The areas of focus listed most often here are Anxiety (4), Mood Disorder (4) and Addiction (3).
Sessions here are offered in English and Hindi/Urdu.
Nearby places and related listings
- Male Psychologists in Delhi, one filter on the full Delhi psychologists list
- Female Psychologists in Delhi, one filter on the full Delhi psychologists list
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References
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Vincenzo (Enzo) Sinisi, Clinical Psychologist (HPCSA), Psychoanalyst (IPA/SAPA), Group Analyst (IGA)