Contact Tara Anand | Couples Therapy Online

Do you also work with individuals, or only couples?

Yes, I work with individuals as well. Many people choose to begin with individual therapy, or continue individual sessions alongside couples work. Individual therapy focuses on emotional wellbeing, relationship patterns, and navigating personal or relational challenges with greater clarity and awareness.

You can learn more about individual therapy here

How can I convince my partner to try Couples Therapy?

It is common for one partner to feel unsure or hesitant about beginning therapy. They may feel uncomfortable involving someone outside the relationship or uncertain whether it will help — especially if things already feel strained.

You might begin by listening to their concerns and speaking openly about what feels difficult for them. If they are even slightly open, you could suggest starting with a Relationship Clarity & Direction consultation, which offers a focused space to understand what is happening before committing to ongoing therapy.

If your partner remains unwilling, individual therapy can still provide meaningful support in helping you understand the patterns at play and decide your next steps.

You can read more about individual therapy here

What will the Couples Therapy process be like?

Couples work begins with a Relationship Clarity & Direction Consultation so that we can identify what keeps the two of you stuck and determine the most constructive way forward.

When relationships feel strained or uncertain, beginning ongoing therapy immediately can lead to repeating familiar patterns without first understanding them clearly. This initial step offers a dedicated space to reflect, gain perspective, and decide your next steps thoughtfully.

The focused consultation includes:
* A thoughtful review of your relationship history
* The Gottman Relationship Checkup and interpretation
* A 45-minute individual conversation with each partner
* A 45-minute focused joint consultation
* Clear professional guidance on the most constructive next step.

Some couples move forward into structured therapy. Others realise individual work or even separation may be the healthier path. The aim is clarity before commitment.

If we proceed into couples therapy, Week 1 includes one individual session with each partner before ongoing 70-minute couples sessions begin. After an initial phase of work (typically 4 to 6 weeks), we pause to reflect on what has shifted and consider whether to continue, conclude, or take the work in a different direction.

Will you take sides in Joint Sessions?

No. My role is to understand both partners and help identify patterns that create conflict or distance, so the focus remains on improving the relationship rather than assigning blame.

How long might we need to continue therapy?

The length of therapy varies depending on the nature of the challenges you are facing, how long they have been present, whether trust has been affected, and how ready both partners are to reflect and take responsibility for change.

Following the Relationship Clarity & Direction Consultation (see above), I plan a focused initial phase of work — typically 4 to 6 weeks — so that you have clarity about the goals of our work and can see how change is unfolding.

We review progress at the end of this phase and decide together how best to continue.

What if sessions become emotional or we start arguing?

Strong emotions and disagreements are natural when couples begin therapy. Part of my role is to slow conversations down and create a safe structure so both partners can feel heard without conversations escalating or becoming harmful.

Therapy offers a space to practice new ways of communicating even when emotions are intense.

What if we are unsure whether we want to stay together?

It is common for partners to feel differently about the future of the relationship, especially when trust has been strained or conflict feels exhausting.

The Relationship Clarity & Direction Consultation (see above) is designed to help you slow down and examine this question thoughtfully. We look at each partner’s level of readiness, the patterns between you, and what meaningful repair would require.

For some couples, this leads to a structured attempt at rebuilding the relationship. For others, it clarifies that separation may be the healthier path. The goal is not to push you toward staying together, but to help you arrive at your decision with greater clarity and steadiness.

If you decide to separate, I can support you through individual therapy, or through structured joint sessions focused on conscious uncoupling and emotional closure, so that the process is handled with care rather than conflict.

Do you provide tools or exercises to use between sessions?

Yes. Therapy is most effective when conversations and insights continue outside our sessions.

I share practical tools and reflections to help you become more self-aware, regulate strong emotions, and handle difficult conversations more constructively.

These skills often strengthen not only your relationship with your partner, but also your relationship with yourself and others.

When helpful, I may also suggest using the Gottman Relationship Builder — an online program with guided videos and exercises that support the work we do in therapy.

You can read more about it here

How do I book an appointment with you?

Before reaching out, please take time to ensure my approach resonates with you by exploring this website & my Instagram account (linked at the bottom of this page).

If you are ready to book an online appointment,

1. Use the provided Booking Form (below the FAQs), selecting one of the availability windows —6 am to 10 am IST, 10 am to 1 pm IST, or 1 pm to 5 pm IST (last appointment begins at 4 pm IST)

Therapy sessions are 50 to 90 minutes and will be scheduled within the selected window.

If you are based outside India, please make sure you have checked your local time zone against my IST availability.

2. Pay the full session fees by scanning the following QR code and mention the online payment details in the form.

For international payments, in the Booking Form select the option ‘send me your bank transfer details’. These will be emailed to you post which you can share the payment details via email.

3. I will get back to you with available options closest to your preferred day/timing.

4. I do not hold or reserve slots prior to payment.

If you have any queries or concerns, you can mention them in the form and I will revert within 24 hours.

Will our sessions be confidential?

Yes. Sessions are private, and what you share in therapy remains confidential.

In couples therapy, however, I do not keep secrets from one partner on behalf of the other. If something significant affecting the relationship — such as an affair — is shared with me individually, I will encourage and support you in bringing this into our joint conversations, since therapy works best when both partners are working with the same information.

What is your fees for therapy?

My current fees structure is as under (no additional taxes) —

If you (and your partner) are based in India:

Individual Therapy Session, 50 mins: INR 6,500/-

Relationship Clarity and Direction Consultation: INR 16,000/-
(+ USD 39 for Gottman Relationship Checkup paid directly to The Gottman Institute; their prevailing charges would apply)

This is an opportunity to reflect honestly, gain clarity, and decide your next steps thoughtfully — whether or not you choose to continue into ongoing therapy.

Couples Therapy Session, 70 mins : INR 10,500/-

Note: Couples therapy begins with the Relationship Clarity & Direction consultation. I do not offer one-off or standalone couples sessions.

If you (or your partner) are based outside India:

Individual Therapy Session, 50 mins: INR 10,000/-

Relationship Clarity and Direction Consultation: INR 24,000/-
(+ USD 39 for Gottman Relationship Checkup paid directly to The Gottman Institute; their prevailing charges would apply)

This is an opportunity to reflect honestly, gain clarity, and decide your next steps thoughtfully — whether or not you choose to continue into ongoing therapy.

Couples Therapy Session, 70 mins : INR 16,000/-

Note: Couples therapy begins with the Relationship Clarity & Direction consultation. I do not offer one-off or standalone couples sessions

Do you offer a sliding-scale or any discounts?

I do not offer discounted rates for couples therapy. However, I reserve a limited number of individual therapy sessions each month on a sliding-scale basis for those who may need financial flexibility.

If you would like to request a sliding-scale session for individual therapy, you are welcome to contact me briefly sharing your situation.

Can appointments be rescheduled or cancelled?

Yes, appointments can be rescheduled or cancelled with at least 24 hours’ notice, which allows the slot to be offered to another client.

An appointment may be rescheduled up to two times. Further changes or late cancellations are treated as a missed session.

Can we space out sessions instead of meeting every week?

In the early stages of therapy, I usually recommend meeting weekly so that we can build momentum and help things begin to improve without long gaps between sessions.

However, therapy pacing can be adjusted depending on your needs, availability, and circumstances. Once things begin to feel more stable, sessions are often spaced fortnightly or scheduled as needed.

Pre-paid sessions can be used anytime within three months of payment.

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