Online Addiction Counselling in India
Promised yourself "last time" more times than you can count? You don't have to keep fighting it alone.
Talk privately with a qualified counsellor by chat, audio or video. We help you understand what keeps pulling you back, handle cravings when they hit, and build a plan to quit or cut down that fits your life.
Not sure who to pick? Get matched in 2 minutesDoes a Habit Feel Like It's Running the Show?
It usually starts as a way to relax, cope or fit in. Over time it can quietly take more of your money, health, sleep and relationships than you ever planned to give it.
"Just this once" keeps happening
You decide to stop or cut down, and a stressful day or a familiar place pulls you straight back.
It has become your way to cope
Stress, boredom, loneliness or a bad mood all seem to lead to the same thing.
Needing more for the same effect
What used to be enough no longer is, so the amount or the time spent keeps creeping up.
Restless when you can't
Irritable, anxious or unable to focus until you get the next cigarette, drink, scroll or game.
Hiding how much
You play it down with family, keep it secret, or feel guilty and ashamed afterwards.
It's costing you
Money, health, sleep, work or the people closest to you are starting to pay the price.
Most habits run on a loop
Something sets you off, a craving builds, the habit brings quick relief, and the next trigger starts it all over again. That's why willpower alone often isn't enough.
Counselling helps you spot your triggers, pause when the craving hits and practise a different response until it becomes the new habit.
Not sure what you need? Answer a few questions and we'll suggest a counsellor
What Would You Like Help With?
Addiction isn't only about substances. Here are the habits people most often bring to counselling with us.
Smoking and Tobacco
Cigarettes, bidis, vapes, gutka or khaini. Cravings, triggers and staying quit.
Alcohol
Drinking more than you want, drinking to cope, or worry from family about how much.
Cannabis and Other Substances
Weed, ganja or other drugs that have moved from occasional to everyday.
Phone, Social Media and Gaming
Hours lost to scrolling or gaming, late nights and trouble focusing on anything else.
Porn and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour
Urges that feel out of control and leave you with guilt, secrecy or relationship strain.
Gambling and Online Betting
Betting apps, fantasy games or cards, chasing losses and money worries.
Addiction Counselling That Meets You Where You Are
Most people don't keep using because they lack willpower. A habit often becomes the quickest way to deal with stress, boredom, low mood or difficult feelings. Online addiction counselling gives you a private, judgement free space to understand what it does for you, and what could take its place.
At MindHope, your counsellor has at least a Master's in Psychology. Sessions draw on approaches such as motivational interviewing, CBT and relapse prevention, and you decide the goal together, whether that's quitting completely or cutting down. Read our guide on how to quit smoking with counselling for a closer look at how this works.
MindHope offers counselling, not detox, medication or rehab. If you drink heavily every day or use drugs regularly, stopping suddenly can be unsafe, so please speak to a doctor first. Counselling works well alongside medical care. If stress or worry sits underneath the habit, stress counselling or anxiety counselling may also help.
How It Works
Your journey to emotional well-being in 3 simple, transparent steps.
Choose Your Mentor / Counsellor
Read the profiles and pick the counsellor you feel comfortable with. Not sure? Answer a few questions and we'll suggest the right match.
Book Your Slot
Choose a time and session mode (Video, Audio or Chat) that fits easily into your day, evenings included.
Start Healing
Begin your guided growth in a safe, confidential and 100% non judgemental space, from wherever you are.
What Happens in Your First Addiction Counselling Session?
Your counsellor asks what you're using or doing, how often, and what you've already tried. Nobody lectures you or tells you you've failed. You share what you're comfortable with, and you decide what you want to change.
A craving is a wave, not an order
An urge builds, peaks and then fades, even if you don't act on it. In counselling you learn simple ways to ride it out, so letting the next wave pass gets easier.
Why Choose MindHope for Addiction Support?
Asking for help with a habit can feel embarrassing. We keep it private, simple and free of judgement.
Counsellors Who Understand Habits
Every counsellor holds a Master's or PhD in Psychology, and our addiction counsellors work with cravings, triggers and relapse regularly.
100% Confidential
Sessions are private and never recorded. What you share stays between you and your counsellor.
No Lectures, Just a Plan
You leave each session with something practical to try, like a plan for your hardest time of day or a way to handle a craving.
Online and Flexible
Chat, audio or video from anywhere in India. Not clicking with your counsellor? Switch at no extra cost.
Our Counsellors for Addiction
Meet trained psychology professionals providing counselling-based emotional mentorship.
Padmini Basu
Experience: 2+ Years
Dikshika Jain
Experience: 5+ Years
Susan Christy
Experience: 20+ Years
Our Approach
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Masters level experts: Minimum M.A / M.Sc in Psychology
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Rigorous training 4 Weeks of Training program
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Continuous guidance We also mentor our counsellors so they can guide you effectively.
“You don't need to hit rock bottom before asking for help. Most people who reach out are still working, studying and showing up for their families. They're simply tired of a habit making their decisions for them.”
Ready to Take Back Control From the Habit?
You've probably tried to handle this on your own for a while. One honest, private conversation with someone trained to help can make the next attempt feel very different.
Addiction Counselling: Questions People Ask Us
Straight answers about sessions, privacy, cost and booking. Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp.
What is online addiction counselling?
It's a private session with a trained counsellor over chat, audio or video where you talk about a habit or substance that feels hard to control. Together you look at what triggers it, what it does for you, and practical steps to quit or cut down.
Can online counselling really help with addiction?
For many people, yes. Research suggests that talking therapies such as motivational interviewing and CBT help people change addictive habits, especially when they practise the steps between sessions. Some people also need medical support alongside counselling.
Is this rehab or detox?
No. MindHope offers counselling only. We don't provide detox, medication or residential care. If you drink heavily every day or use drugs regularly, please speak to a doctor before stopping, because sudden withdrawal can be unsafe.
Do I have to quit completely?
You decide your goal with your counsellor. Some people want to stop completely, others start by cutting down. For some substances and health conditions, a doctor may advise stopping fully, and your counsellor will support that.
Can you help me quit smoking?
Yes. Counselling helps you map your triggers, handle cravings and plan for slips. It often works best alongside nicotine replacement or medicines advised by a doctor. Read our guide on how to quit smoking with counselling.
Do you help with phone, gaming or porn addiction?
Yes. Counsellors also work with behavioural habits such as phone and social media use, gaming, porn and online betting. The focus is the same: understanding the urge, what it helps you avoid, and building other ways to cope.
Someone in my family has an addiction. Can I get counselling?
Yes. You can book sessions for yourself to cope with the stress, set boundaries and learn how to support them. The person with the addiction would need to agree to their own counselling.
Can teenagers get addiction counselling?
Yes, with a parent or guardian's consent for anyone under 18. Gaming, phone use and early smoking or vaping are common reasons parents reach out.
Is addiction counselling confidential?
Yes. Audio and video sessions are never recorded, and nothing is shared with your employer, college or family, except in the rare case where someone's safety is at risk.
How long is a session, and how many will I need?
Each session is 45 to 60 minutes. Habits usually change over several weeks, so many people book regular sessions for a while. You're never locked into a long package.
How much does addiction counselling cost?
A single session is ₹449 for chat, ₹699 for audio and ₹899 for video, including GST. 3 and 5 session plans bring the price per session down. All plans are on the pricing page.
Can I talk in Hindi?
Yes. Every MindHope counsellor offers sessions in English and Hindi, and mixing the two is completely fine.
What if I slip after starting counselling?
Slips are common and don't mean you have failed. Your counsellor will help you understand what led to it and adjust your plan, so one slip doesn't turn into a full return.
How do I choose the right counsellor?
Read the profiles above and go with whoever feels right. If you'd rather not decide alone, answer a few short questions and we'll suggest three counsellors.
How do I book a session?
Choose a counsellor, pick chat, audio or video, select a time and pay online. You'll get a confirmation by email straight away. If you're in crisis, don't wait for a session: in India call 112 or Tele MANAS on 14416.