Paid counselling that fits your life — and your budget
Private therapy costs ₹1,500–₹5,000 per session. LeanOn peer sessions start at ₹160. Real human listeners, anonymous, no waitlist, no subscription.
From ₹160/session
First 5 min free
Anonymous
No appointment
Pay per session
What Paid Counselling Actually Costs in India
The mental health support landscape in India has a wide price range. Here is what you actually pay:
Type
Typical Cost per Session
Appointment Needed
Anonymous?
Private therapist
₹1,500–₹5,000
Yes (days wait)
No
Hospital counsellor
₹600–₹1,200
Yes (weeks wait)
No
Online platforms (Amaha, YourDOST)
₹500–₹2,000
Yes
Partial
LeanOn peer support
From ₹160
No
Yes
What You Get with a LeanOn Session
1:1 voice call with a real human peer listener — not a bot, not a form
Trained peer listener with lived experience in the area you want to discuss
Fully anonymous — first name only, no photo, no social account required
No waitlist — browse available listeners and start in minutes
Pay as you go — recharge when you want, use when you need it
First 5 minutes free on every session — try before you commit
Who Is This For?
LeanOn peer support is for anyone who needs to talk but cannot justify ₹2,000 per session. That includes:
Working professionals carrying stress they cannot talk about at work
Students under exam or career pressure
Anyone going through relationship difficulty, family pressure, or grief
People who have tried to find a therapist and found it too expensive, too far away, or too clinical
Anyone who just needs to be heard — not fixed, not diagnosed, not managed
If you need clinical diagnosis or psychiatric treatment, we will always point you to a professional. For the emotional weight most people carry day to day, peer support is often exactly right.
Start a Session for ₹160
Browse real peer listeners. First 5 minutes are free. No appointment, no waitlist, available right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is paid counselling worth it?
For many people, yes — having a dedicated space to talk to someone who listens without judgment makes a real difference. The challenge in India is that professional therapy costs ₹1,500–₹5,000 per session. Peer support on LeanOn starts at ₹160, making it accessible without the same financial commitment.
How does LeanOn pricing work?
LeanOn is pay-per-session — no monthly subscription, no automatic renewal. Sessions start at ₹160. The first 5 minutes of every session are free. You recharge your wallet and use it when you need it.
Is ₹160 really the full cost?
₹160 is the starting price for a session with the most affordable listeners. The exact cost depends on the listener's rate and session length. There is a flat ₹10 platform fee per paid session. No hidden charges, no subscriptions.
What is the difference between a counsellor and a peer listener?
A counsellor is a licensed professional who can diagnose and treat conditions. A peer listener is a real person with lived experience trained to listen and hold space — not to diagnose or prescribe. LeanOn provides peer support, not clinical counselling.
Is this covered by insurance?
LeanOn peer support sessions are not covered by health insurance, as they are not clinical services. However, at ₹160 per session they are significantly more affordable than most insured services cost out-of-pocket.