Straight answers about booking, fees, confidentiality, and what to expect — whether it's your first time seeking psychiatric care or you're deciding between the Jammu clinic, the Katra clinic, or an online consultation.
In more than a decade of practice, the single most common reason patients delay seeking help isn't the condition itself — it's uncertainty about the practical basics: what a first visit involves, whether it will be confidential, and what it costs. Answering those questions clearly, upfront, measurably reduces the anxiety of that first phone call.
WhatsApp or call +91 70061 30495 with your name, a brief note on what's troubling you, and your preferred clinic (Jammu or Katra) or online. Appointments are typically confirmed within a few hours, and no referral or prior prescription is needed.
Any previous prescriptions, discharge summaries, or test reports if you've seen another doctor before, though none of this is mandatory to be seen. If you're attending for a child, recent school reports can help build a fuller picture.
First consultations are typically longer than a standard clinic visit, since a detailed history is essential to an accurate psychiatric assessment. Follow-up sessions are usually shorter and focus on progress and adjustments to the plan.
No referral is required. You can book directly, whether it's your first time seeking psychiatric care or you're switching from another provider.
Consultation fees are discussed transparently before your appointment — contact the clinic directly at +91 70061 30495 for current rates. There are no hidden charges; any additional cost is always explained and agreed with you first.
Insurance acceptance varies by provider and policy. Please check with the clinic directly at the time of booking, and a detailed receipt can be provided for reimbursement claims where applicable.
Yes, simply message or call +91 70061 30495 as early as possible so the slot can be offered to another patient, and a convenient new time can be arranged for you.
Yes. All consultations, records, and diagnoses are strictly confidential under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, and standard medical ethics. Information is never shared with family, employers, or anyone else without your explicit consent, except where there is an immediate risk to life.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MBBS, with further specialisation such as MD Psychiatry) who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and provide therapy. A psychologist typically holds a degree in psychology and focuses on therapy and counselling but cannot usually prescribe medication. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gupta offers both medical and therapeutic treatment under one roof.
Depression, anxiety and panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychosis, ADHD, addiction and de-addiction, sleep disorders, PTSD, and child and adolescent psychiatric conditions, among others.
Not necessarily. Many conditions, especially when mild to moderate, respond well to therapy alone. Medication is considered when clinically appropriate, always explained clearly, and decided together with you.
This varies significantly by condition and severity. Some patients see meaningful improvement within a few sessions; others benefit from ongoing care over several months. Your plan is reviewed and adjusted regularly rather than fixed upfront.
There are two clinics: 300/1 Channi Himmat, Jammu, and Shop No. 3, Near CHCH, Counter No. 2, Katra. Online video consultations are also available for patients anywhere in India.
Availability varies, so the most reliable way to check is to call or WhatsApp +91 70061 30495 directly before visiting. This also lets us confirm a time slot that works for you and avoid any wait.
For most conditions, including depression, anxiety, and ongoing medication management, telepsychiatry has been shown to be comparably effective to in-person care. A first assessment for a young child, or an acute crisis, is usually better handled in person where possible.
Yes. Since both clinics and online consultations are run by the same psychiatrist, your history and treatment plan carry over regardless of which format you use for a given visit.
Yes. Dr. Gupta has experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, treating ADHD, school refusal, behavioural concerns, and adolescent depression and anxiety, with age-appropriate approaches and family involvement.
Please act immediately — WhatsApp +91 70061 30495, call iCall at 9152987821, dial 112, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. Do not wait for a scheduled appointment if there is any immediate risk to life.
If your question isn't covered here, just ask directly — we typically respond within a few hours.