Anxiety Counselling
Anxiety Counselling in Gurugram & Online — Dr. Prerna Kohli
Practical, evidence-informed help for anxiety, panic, phobias, health anxiety, and worry that won't switch off. Thirty years of clinical experience, in-clinic in Gurgaon (Gurugram) and online worldwide, in English and Hindi.
- PhD, Aligarh Muslim University
- 30+ years in practice
- In-clinic & online worldwide
- English & Hindi
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Anxiety counselling with Dr. Prerna Kohli
Written and reviewed by Dr. Prerna Kohli, Clinical Psychologist (PhD, Aligarh Muslim University) · Last reviewed July 2026
Anxiety counselling helps you understand what is driving the worry, tension, or panic and build practical skills to calm your body and change the thought patterns that keep anxiety going. Dr. Prerna Kohli is a clinical psychologist in Gurgaon (Gurugram) with more than 30 years of experience, working with generalised anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, and trauma-related anxiety — in person and online worldwide, in English or Hindi. Sessions run 30, 60, or 75 minutes. Book through the website or on +91 98118 62338 (also WhatsApp).
- Helps with
- Anxiety, panic, phobias, health anxiety, worry
- Approach
- Evidence-informed talk therapy
- Modes
- In-clinic Gurugram · Online worldwide
- Languages
- English & Hindi
- Sessions
- 30 / 60 / 75 minutes
- Book
- +91 98118 62338 · WhatsApp
You don't have to live on high alert
When everyday worry becomes anxiety
Some anxiety is normal and even useful — it sharpens focus before something important. It becomes worth addressing when it stops switching off: when worry, dread, or a racing mind start to affect your sleep, your health, your relationships, or your ability to enjoy an ordinary day.
Anxiety is not weakness, and it is not something you should have to “just push through.” It is one of the most common and most treatable mental-health concerns. With the right support, most people learn to quiet an over-active nervous system, understand their specific triggers, and change the thinking loops that keep anxiety alive — often in fewer sessions than they expect.
In 2021, an estimated 359 million people worldwide were living with an anxiety disorder — the most common of all mental disorders. Highly effective treatments exist, yet only about one in four people who need care actually receive it. In India, fewer than one in six people who need mental-health support currently get it — a gap driven far more by stigma and access than by any shortage of effective help.
Sources: World Health Organization — Anxiety disorders fact sheet (2023); National Mental Health Survey of India, 2015–16 (NIMHANS).Not sure whether what you feel is worry or something more? Read the difference between worry and anxiety, or simply book a session.
Signs it might be anxiety
How anxiety shows up
Anxiety rarely arrives as one clear symptom. It usually shows up across the body, the mind, and behaviour at once. You don't need every sign below — a persistent cluster is reason enough to seek support.
In the body
- Racing heart, tight chest, or breathlessness
- Restlessness or feeling “on edge”
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Muscle tension, headaches, or stomach upset
- Fatigue that rest doesn't fix
In the mind
- Worry that loops and won't switch off
- Expecting the worst; catastrophic “what ifs”
- Difficulty concentrating or a blank mind
- Irritability or a short fuse
- A constant sense of dread
In behaviour
- Avoiding places, people, or situations
- Seeking reassurance again and again
- Procrastination driven by fear of failing
- Over-checking, over-planning, or over-controlling
- Panic attacks that appear “out of nowhere”
Types of anxiety Dr. Kohli helps with
Focused help for the anxiety you're living with
Anxiety takes many forms, and each responds best to a slightly different approach. Dr. Kohli works across the full range, in-clinic and online.
Generalised anxiety & chronic worry
Persistent, hard-to-control worry across many areas of life — work, health, family, the future.
When worry won't switch off →Panic attacks & panic disorder
Sudden, intense surges of fear with physical symptoms that can feel frightening but are treatable.
How to stop a panic attack →Social anxiety
Intense fear of judgement in social or performance situations, and the avoidance that follows.
Overcoming social anxiety →Phobias
Strong, specific fears — flying, heights, and more — that limit where you go and what you do.
Understanding fear & phobia →Health anxiety
Persistent fear about your health that reassurance and check-ups never quite settle.
Illness anxiety disorder →Agoraphobia
Anxiety about places or situations where escape feels difficult, often leading to avoidance.
Agoraphobia explained →Trauma & PTSD-related anxiety
Anxiety, hypervigilance, and intrusive memories that follow a distressing experience.
Post-traumatic stress disorder →Anxiety for NRIs & on relocation
The particular anxiety of migration, isolation, and identity that many Indians abroad carry.
NRI anxiety & migration →How anxiety counselling helps
Understanding your triggers, calming your body, changing the pattern
Dr. Kohli's work is not about telling you to “just relax.” It is about understanding what is actually driving your anxiety and giving you tools that work in real life.
Anxiety counselling with Dr. Kohli usually works on three levels at once: calming an over-activated nervous system through practical techniques you can use anywhere; understanding the specific thoughts, situations, and beliefs that set your anxiety off; and gradually changing the avoidance and reassurance habits that keep it going. Her approach is evidence-informed talk therapy — most concerns are addressed this way, without medication. Where medication may be helpful, a psychiatrist within the practice can assess and prescribe, so your care stays coordinated within one team. Psychological approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are recommended for anxiety by clinical guidelines including the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), and are consistently supported by research as effective treatments.
Want techniques you can start using today? See Dr. Kohli's relaxation techniques for stress and anxiety and everyday anxiety tips.
What to expect
Your first anxiety session, step by step
If you've never spoken to a psychologist before, here is exactly how it goes — so there are no surprises.
You reach out
Book through the website or message the clinic on WhatsApp. You'll be offered a time that fits, in-clinic or online.
You describe what's happening
The first session is about understanding your anxiety in your words — when it started, what sets it off, and how it's affecting your life.
You learn your first tools
You'll leave the first session with practical ways to steady your body and interrupt the worry loop, not just an explanation.
You get a realistic plan
Together you'll shape a simple plan: what to work on, how often to meet, and what progress will look like. You stay in control of the pace.
Sessions & fees
Clear, upfront pricing
The same rates apply whether you meet in person in Gurugram or online from anywhere in the world.
| Session | Best for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | A focused individual session or a follow-up | ₹6,000 |
| 60 minutes | A full individual session with room to go deeper | ₹10,000 |
| 75 minutes | Longer or couple/family sessions | ₹15,000 |
When to seek help sooner
You don't have to wait until it's a crisis
Acting early usually means fewer sessions and a faster return to feeling like yourself.
It's worth reaching out if anxiety is disrupting your sleep, work, or relationships; if panic attacks are becoming frequent; if you're avoiding more and more of daily life; or if worry simply won't ease no matter what you try. If you ever feel unable to keep yourself safe, please treat it as urgent and contact a doctor or a qualified mental-health professional right away.
Questions, answered
Anxiety counselling FAQs
Can anxiety be treated without medication?
Yes. For most people, anxiety responds well to evidence-informed talk therapy that targets the thoughts, triggers, and habits keeping it going — and Dr. Kohli works this way. Where medication may help, a psychiatrist within the practice can assess and prescribe so your care stays coordinated. You are never pushed toward medication; the approach is tailored to you.
How many sessions will I need for anxiety?
It depends on the type and how long it has been present. Many people notice meaningful relief within a handful of sessions, especially for panic or specific phobias; long-standing generalised anxiety often benefits from steady work over time. Dr. Kohli will give you a realistic sense after the first session, and you stay in control of the pace.
What's the difference between worry and anxiety?
Everyday worry is usually about a specific problem, eases when the problem passes, and doesn't take over your body. Anxiety is more persistent, harder to switch off, often without a clear cause, and comes with physical symptoms such as a racing heart or restlessness. When worry starts affecting sleep, health, or daily life, it's worth addressing. You can read more in Dr. Kohli's guide on worry vs anxiety.
Can Dr. Kohli help with panic attacks?
Yes. Panic attacks are frightening but very treatable. Dr. Kohli helps you understand what triggers them, learn techniques to shorten and reduce them, and gradually rebuild confidence in situations you may have started to avoid. See her guide on how to stop a panic attack.
Do you offer online anxiety counselling, including for NRIs?
Yes. Dr. Kohli consults online with clients across India and internationally, and works regularly with NRIs and the Indian diaspora. Online sessions are held by secure video or audio call, in English or Hindi. For most common anxiety concerns, research finds online therapy works about as well as meeting in person, provided the connection is private and stable.
How do I book an anxiety consultation?
You can book directly through the website or by calling or messaging the clinic on +91 98118 62338, which is also on WhatsApp. New clients are currently being accepted for both in-clinic and online sessions.
Related reading
Guides on anxiety & related concerns
- Managing anxiety & its symptoms
- How to manage everyday anxiety
- Worry vs anxiety: the difference
- How to stop a panic attack
- Overcoming social anxiety
- Agoraphobia: symptoms & treatment
- Illness (health) anxiety disorder
- Understanding fear & phobia
- Overcoming fear of flying
- Overcoming fear of heights
- Relaxation techniques for anxiety
- Consequences of untreated anxiety
Anxiety is treatable. You don't have to manage it alone.
Whatever the worry or fear you're carrying, help that works is within reach. Book a session with Dr. Kohli — in Gurugram or online, wherever you are in the world.