Therapy is priced for the elite
Private therapy in Tier 1 cities costs ₹2000–₹3500 per session. Consistent care, 4 to 6 sessions per month becomes financially unsustainable for middle-income professionals within weeks.
About Holistica
Mental healthcare shouldn't be a privilege.
Holistica is India's affordable digital mental healthcare platform, built to close the access-affordability gap that keeps millions of working professionals from getting the consistent therapy they deserve.
Affordable TherapyFully OnlineLicensed PsychologistsUrban India Focused
₹2000-3500
Average private therapy cost per session in Tier 1 cities, Holistica charges 30-50% less.
45%
Rise in tele-health consultations in India, the shift is already happening.
2.5×
Growth in mental health searches over the last 5 years in India.
The Problem
The access gap in urban mental healthcare
Awareness has grown. Access hasn't. India's working professionals face a perfect storm of cost, inconvenience, stigma, and a fragmented therapist marketplace, all at once.
High stress, low support
Mental health awareness has surged but access has not scaled proportionately. Millions are aware they need help. Far fewer can consistently access it.
The convenience gap
Commute time, rigid scheduling, and logistical friction reduce follow-through. Many delay therapy not from unwillingness but from inconvenience.
Trust & privacy concerns
Hesitation to visit physical clinics is real. Urban professionals prefer discreet, home-based consultation without the social exposure of a waiting room
Fragmented psychologist discovery
Qualified early-career psychologists struggle to acquire clients. Discovery remains referral-driven and deeply informal — leaving talent invisible and clients underserved.
Therapy is often misunderstood
Many people hesitate to seek therapy because of social stigma and fear of being judged. Seeking professional support is not a sign of weakness—it is a healthy and proactive step toward improving mental well-being and building resilience.
Our Solution
Making consistent
therapy affordable, accessible &
sustainable
Holistica isn't a directory, it's a full-stack care marketplace built around recurring therapy economics and therapist growth.
01
Affordable without compromising quality
Sessions priced 30-50% lower than traditional urban clinics. Designed for consistent recurring therapy not one-time consultations. A structured pricing model built for middle-income mental health professionals.
Why it works
30-50% lower pricingRecurring modelNo compromise on quality
02
Focused on urban working professionals
Targeted segment instead of mass-market generalisation. Flexible evening and weekend availability. Fully online — zero commute friction. Built for privacy and discretion.
Wedge advantage
Evening & weekends100% onlinePrivate & discreet
03
Structured therapist onboarding & growth engine
We don't just aggregate therapists, we actively enable them. Curated onboarding for early-career licensed psychologists. Platform-driven client discovery. Ongoing guidance and case supervision framework.
Structural difference
Curated onboardingSupervision frameworkCareer growth
04
A marketplace built with alignment
Transparent commission structure. Incentives for long-term client-therapist continuity, reducing churn and improving lifetime value on both sides of the marketplace.
Why this matters
Transparent commissionRetention incentivesLong-term equity
Why Holistica
The market is ready. The shift is
already happening.
India's digital mental health landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. Holistica is positioned at the intersection of every major tailwind.
Strong policy tailwinds and a generation of urban millennials ready to embrace online therapy make this the right moment and the right platform.
45%
Rise in telehealth consultations in India
Digital care is becoming the default, not the exception.
30%
Growth in mental health app users (2023)
Professionals are already seeking digital-first support.
65%
Internet penetration in India
Digital access has never been broader or more equitable.
2.5×
Mental health searches up in 5 years
Demand is real, vocal, and still underserved.
Tele-MANAS & eSanjeevani
Government-backed national push for tele-mental health infrastructure validating digital care at the highest policy level.
Millennials embracing online therapy
Urban professionals aged 25–40 actively prefer the privacy and convenience of remote therapy over in-person alternatives.
Surging digital access
65% internet penetration combined with low-cost smartphones means Holistica's reach is virtually uncapped across urban India.
Our Team
Anurag Sidhu
Co-founder & Head of Frontend Engineering
“Mental health is essential, especially in demanding fields like software development. Holistica’s holistic, practical approach supports long-term well-being, helping manage stress, prevent burnout, and promote balance.”
Shlok Kumar Goyal
Frontend Developer
“Holistica makes mental healthcare accessible, private, and convenient by reducing stigma, cost, and access barriers while connecting people with trusted professionals for lasting well-being.”
Sahil Bhargava
Founder
“Friends’ struggles with therapy access and psychologist opportunities inspired me to create Holistica: an ethical, accessible platform delivering compassionate, trustworthy mental health support.”
Mayank RajeevKumar Shukla
Co-founder & Head of Backend Engineering
“Mental health is as important as physical health. Holistica’s compassionate, accessible approach makes mental healthcare meaningful, inspiring me to contribute, grow, and positively impact lives.”
Kritika Chauhan
Co-founder & Head of Mental health
“Mental health means feeling safe, heard, and supported without judgment. Holistica’s compassionate, holistic approach aligns with my values of empathy, learning, and creating meaningful impact.”