Online Mental Health Counselling for Elderly Adults & Senior Citizens
Many older adults struggle with depression, anxiety, loneliness, sleep problems, or emotional distress linked to health changes, loss of a partner, retirement, or reduced independence. These issues often go untreated because visiting a clinic feels difficult or unnecessary.
PsychiCare provides online mental health counselling for elders, delivered by licensed psychologists who work regularly with senior citizens. Sessions focus on emotional stability, daily functioning, and practical coping, while respecting the pace and comfort of older adults.
What We Help Older Adults With
At PsychiCare, families usually reach out when emotional or mental health concerns begin to interfere with daily life, sleep, mood, motivation, relationships, or basic routines. Our online counselling focuses on concerns that can be addressed through psychological care, not medical treatment.
We commonly work with concerns like
- Low mood, sadness, or loss of interest lasting several weeks
- Ongoing anxiety or worry related to health, safety, or ageing
- Loneliness or withdrawal after retirement or reduced mobility
- Grief after losing a spouse, sibling, or close friend
- Sleep problems linked to overthinking or emotional distress
- Difficulty adjusting to dependence on family members
- Repeated conflict at home due to changing roles
When PsychiCare may not be the right fit
- Advanced dementia or severe memory loss affecting communication
- Immediate psychiatric emergencies or suicide risk
- Situations requiring medication changes or hospital treatment
- Severe neurological conditions needing medical supervision
- Cases where the elder cannot engage meaningfully in sessions
How Online Counselling Works at PsychiCare
We keep the process simple and predictable, especially for older adults who may feel unsure about online sessions. Counselling is conversational, paced comfortably, and focused on current concerns rather than long explanations or exercises.
Starting the first session
The first session focuses on understanding what has been troubling the elder and how it is affecting daily life. Family members may join at the beginning if helpful, and step out later if the elder prefers to speak alone.
Ongoing counselling sessions
Sessions usually involve conversation rather than structured tasks. We move at a pace that feels manageable, revisit concerns that keep repeating, and focus on stabilising mood, sleep, and day-to-day functioning.
Review and family coordination
When appropriate, we share general progress updates with family members and discuss practical ways they can support change at home, without placing pressure on the elder or turning sessions into family disputes.
Meet Our Psychologists Working With Older Adults
At PsychiCare, counselling for senior citizens is provided by psychologists and psychiatrists who regularly work with older adults and families. Sessions address depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, adjustment to health changes, and emotional concerns linked to ageing.
Dr. Jyoti TripathiClinical Psychologist • 22+ years
Session duration: 50 minutes
Works with older adults facing long-term depression, anxiety, grief after loss, and emotional distress linked to chronic health conditions.
₹2,500/session
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Dr. Meera IyerSenior Psychologist • 15+ years
Session duration: 50 minutes
Supports senior clients dealing with emotional overwhelm, sleep problems, health-related anxiety, and difficulty adjusting to life changes.
₹2,500/session
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Dr. Paramita BhowmickTherapist • 15+ years
Session duration: 50 minutes
Works with older adults experiencing grief, loneliness, family conflict, and emotional stress linked to dependency or caregiving dynamics.
₹2,500/session
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Ms. Tilottama KhandelwalClinical Psychologist • 7+ years
Session duration: 50 minutes
Helps senior clients manage anxiety, emotional withdrawal, sleep disruption, and stress related to family or health concerns.
₹2,000/session
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Ms. Vidushi SultaniaClinical Psychologist • 7+ years
Session duration: 50 minutes
Works with emotional regulation difficulties, persistent sadness, and stress related to ageing and changing family roles.
₹2,000/session
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Ms. Pragya ShahClinical Psychologist • 7+ years
Session duration: 50 minutes
Supports older adults and families dealing with emotional distress, anxiety, and adjustment issues affecting daily functioning.
₹2,000/session
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Dr. Rishab VermaPsychiatrist • 7+ years
Session duration: 50 minutes
Manages depression, anxiety, and emotional conditions in older adults that may require psychiatric assessment alongside counselling.
₹2,000/session
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Ms. Jossy BairagiClinical Psychologist • 7+ years
Session duration: 50 minutes
Works with older adults experiencing emotional overwhelm, prolonged stress, and difficulty coping with life transitions.
₹2,000/session
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Mr. Atul TyagiClinical Psychologist • 7+ years
Session duration: 50 minutes
Supports older adults dealing with long-standing anxiety, emotional distress, and adjustment difficulties affecting daily life.
₹2,000/session
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Shared by elders and family members who chose online counselling through PsychiCare.
My father barely spoke and slept poorly. Sessions helped him talk without pressure. His sleep improved first, then his mood.
I was unsure about online counselling. It felt like a normal conversation. I felt less tense after a few sessions.
After my mother lost her spouse, she withdrew. Counselling helped her speak about the loss calmly.
My husband became irritable after his health declined. Sessions helped him express frustration instead of withdrawing.
Counselling helped me organise my thoughts. Daily routines feel more settled now.
Sessions helped our family understand when to step in and when to step back.
Patterns We Often See in Older Adults
Families usually notice changes long before they think about counselling. These patterns are not medical diagnoses. They are repeated behaviours that tend to settle in quietly and persist when left unaddressed.
Pulling away from daily life
Less conversation, spending long hours alone, losing interest in routines that once mattered.
Constant worry that does not ease
Ongoing concern about health, safety, finances, or family even after reassurance.
Changes in sleep
Difficulty falling asleep, waking very early, or lying awake with racing thoughts.
Irritability or short temper
Increased frustration, snapping over small matters, or visible restlessness.
Loss of direction after life changes
Feeling unnecessary after retirement, illness, or increased dependence on others.
Rising tension within the family
Frequent disagreements driven by role changes rather than specific conflicts.
Role of Family Members in Elder Counselling
Family members are often the reason counselling begins, but they are not always part of every session. Some older adults speak more freely when alone. Others feel steadier when a familiar person is present at the start.
At PsychiCare, family involvement is decided based on what helps the elder engage and stay consistent. This may change over time. There is no fixed rule.
What usually helps
Supporting session attendance, helping with technology if needed, and keeping everyday expectations realistic. Counselling works best when families avoid correcting, pushing, or speaking on behalf of the elder during sessions.
Why Elder Counselling Often Fails Elsewhere
Families sometimes try counselling once and conclude it does not work for older adults. In most cases, the difficulty lies in how counselling is delivered, not in the elder’s willingness or ability to benefit.
Who This Online Mental Health Counselling for Elderly Is Meant For
This online mental health counselling for elderly adults is meant for situations where emotional or psychological concerns have become part of everyday life, and informal support is no longer enough to bring stability.
Getting Started With Online Mental Health Counselling for Elderly
Starting counselling is kept simple so that elders and families do not feel overwhelmed by steps, forms, or preparation.
Select a therapist
Choose a therapist based on experience, availability, or language comfort. Families may assist with this step.
Schedule a session
Sessions are booked online and last 50 minutes. A suitable time can be chosen without coordination calls.
Join the session
The session happens through a video call. A family member may help with setup if required.