Frequently Asked Questions about Therapy at Nutrimind

Psychologists have studied human behavior and the brain (including how people think, feel, learn and behave) and have been trained to assist people who are having challenges coping with emotions, thoughts and actions. This can include those experiencing mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, addictive behaviours and childhood behaviour disorders. Psychologists use evidence-based approaches that are tailored to suit each client and circumstance and they assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of clients and areas of concern.

The best way to identify if your child needs to visit a psychologist is by checking if their troubled emotional state is affecting their daily lifestyle, their relationship with you or their friends, etc. Considerable decline in academic performance, failing to regulate their emotions are other vital signs that you must watch out for and indicate that they need help. Neglecting any of these signs can be drastic for your kid, so if you think your child can benefit from therapy, consult a psychologist today.

The child psychologist first meets with the parents. From understanding your family, the history of the problem, what has worked or not worked so far in order to combat the issue to learning about your child’s strengths and pitfalls. They would establish rapport with the child, assess the problem and tailor make a treatment specifically for the child.

Ideally, there isn’t any fixed time or count of sessions that can guarantee a 100% success rate. It all depends on the severity of the problem and how comfortable the kid is with the therapist. If the situation is severe and has impacted different areas of your child’s life, the sessions can continue for months/year, however, in the other case, a few sessions should be enough to diagnose the issue and resolve it.

The child psychologist in their training and knowledge is equipped to work with a vast array of child related issues. They would help your child learn useful strategies for coping in areas where they struggle.
Some psychologists rely on historical background and explore your kid's past, while some believe in changing your kid’s current routine to bring in desirable changes in their emotional and mental state.
The therapists can help you find answers to all child psychology questions and help your kids communicate better, train their minds to think of situations from a different perspective, to learn to manage anger, frustration, and other negative emotions, etc.
Some psychologists rely on historical background and explore your kid's past, while some believe in changing your kid’s current routine to bring in desirable changes in their emotional and mental state.
The therapists can help you find answers to all child psychology questions and help your kids communicate better, train their minds to think of situations from a different perspective, to learn to manage anger, frustration, and other negative emotions, etc.
From communicating better, to be able think of situations from different perspective, to learn to manage anger, frustration and other negative emotions, etc. Along with working with the child they would also work with parents, to help them effectively support their child and even help them with parenting their children in difficult situations.

Ideally yes, child psychologists collaboratively work with parents. Working in collaboration with the child psychologists helps coming up with ideas best suited in order to help your child. With young children parents end up being more actively involved where as with older children parent’s input is vital. It also helps with keeping the parent’s in loop about the progress and the areas of development. There could even be family sessions depending on the problem.

Yes, it surely is. Children up to the age of 8 – 10 years often look up to their parents for help and keeping in mind the same aspect, all major psychologists prefer making parents a part of the entire therapy session. Your mutual collaboration with the therapist and physical presence can also bring comfort to your child during the process, keeps you notified about the progress report., and allows you to support your child in these testing moments.

Not every kid is people-friendly and if your kid is one, he/she might get nervous about the prospect of meeting a psychologist. However, you can try encouraging your child to be friends with them, and share their thoughts/feelings with them freely even if you aren’t there. In case, your child is a teen, you can try convincing them to try out 1-2 sessions and if they feel it’s working for them, to continue and if not, feel free to step out. You can also state how sharing the problem with the therapist can lessen their mental stress alongside helping them deal with life situations such as school pressure, bullying, self image and more. Seeking therapy or counselling for your child does not mean that you are not a bad parent but in fact you are a parent that recognizes that your child requires help to reduce their suffering and improve their overall wellbeing. A child psychologist knows the right questions to ask a child in therapy and portrays himself not as a parent but a guide to help your child cope and do better.

Psychologists provide counselling and therapy to clients, but not all counsellors or therapists are Psychologists or Social Workers. In Australia, practicing psychologists are legally required to be registered with the national registration board, the Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. The term ‘counsellor’ is not protected in Australia, so anyone can use this title.
Clinical and Registered Psychologists must have a minimum of six years of university training and supervised experience and take part in ongoing education to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. Seeing someone who is registered ensures you receive high quality ethical treatment from a competent practitioner who follows a strict Code of Conduct.

Psychologists are university trained and registered practitioners who assist people with challenges they are facing in their life including depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties, as well as mental health issues. Their focus is on tailoring plans to help their clients develop skills and techniques to cope with difficulties and to prevent on-going issues and they often use a combination of therapies appropriate to the situation.
Psychiatrists are specialist medical doctors who have obtained additional qualifications to practice in the specialty of psychiatry. They specialise in the diagnosis and medical treatment of mental illness and can prescribe medication as well as using other therapies.

No – you can make an appointment with our psychologists without a referral from your GP or a psychiatrist. If you have private health insurance that includes psychological counselling as extras cover, you may be eligible for a partial rebate on the cost of your appointment.

Nutrimind was founded by Ms Minna Mathew, an RCI-recognised Clinical Psychologist, and Ms Tena Philip, a Provisional Psychologist (Canada). Both founders bring over a decade of combined experience in mental health and child development.

Nutrimind Care supports all age groups — young children, teenagers, adults and senior citizens (60+). Services range from early childhood developmental therapy to adult and geriatric counselling.

Nutrimind Care offers Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) screening and assessment, ADHD screening, School Readiness Programs, IQ Testing, Learning Disability Testing, Aptitude and Career Guidance, Psychometric Assessment, Remedial Training and Counselling (child, adult, adolescent, family, marriage and geriatric).

Speech therapy helps children and adults with speech and language difficulties communicate more clearly. At Nutrimind Care, speech therapists work on articulation, vocabulary building, sentence formation and both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including for children with autism or developmental delays.

Occupational therapy helps individuals, particularly children with sensory sensitivities or motor coordination difficulties, improve fine and gross motor skills and daily living activities such as eating, writing and dressing. Nutrimind’s occupational therapists hold a minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Behaviour therapy at Nutrimind Care aims to improve social and emotional functioning.

Nutrimind Care provides structured, evidence-based techniques to improve interaction, build emotional regulation, teach positive coping strategies and reduce challenging behaviours.

Special education involves personalised teaching methods for children with learning disabilities, autism or intellectual disabilities. Nutrimind’s special educators hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education (with specialisation in Learning Disability, Autism or Mental Retardation) and are registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

If your child is not meeting age-appropriate milestones such as delays in crawling, sitting, standing, speech or social interaction, a comprehensive evaluation is recommended. Nutrimind Care’s qualified professionals use standardized tests to assess your child accordingly.

The process typically begins with an initial assessment covering behavioural observation, speech and language evaluation and/ or occupational therapy assessment, based on which a personalised therapy plan is created.

Yes. Every child undergoes individual assessment and therapy plans are tailored to match their specific strengths, weaknesses and personality rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Yes. Nutrimind Care actively involves parents through counselling and training sessions, helping them understand their child’s condition, learn home-based strategies and build confidence in supporting their child’s progress.

Yes. For neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism or ADHD, a multidisciplinary approach combining behavioural therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and special education is often recommended, based on the child’s specific diagnosis and needs.

Yes. Nutrimind Care offers online therapy sessions.

Yes. Nutrimind Care offers online therapy for individuals settled abroad or unable to visit in person. This includes regular online programmes with periodic reviews and short-term online therapy that can be combined with in-house sessions.

Yes. Nutrimind Care provides secure, confidential online counselling for individuals and families located anywhere, including NRIs and those unable to travel to the Tripunithura centre.

Online therapy at Nutrimind Care is designed to closely mirror in-person care, utilising structured sessions and periodic reviews. For certain hands-on interventions (such as some occupational therapy techniques) in-person sessions may be recommended alongside online support.

Yes. Nutrimind Care’s team includes RCI-registered clinical psychologists, qualified speech and occupational therapists and special educators registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), ensuring care meets recognised professional standards.

Yes. All sessions at Nutrimind Care are private and handled with strict confidentiality, creating a safe, secure and judgement-free space for clients and families.