That’s why many are embracing the convenience, anonymity and affordability of online counselling start-ups, most of which use human therapists. Help is available 24/7, and the start-up currently offers over 2,000 counselling sessions daily. When a relative suggested he seek help through an online counselling service called the Juno Clinic, he demurred. Its online chats are free while users are charged for audio and video chats. After seven Rs800-an-hour counselling sessions via phone calls and Skype video, the engineer finally landed a job six weeks ago.

Source: Mint December 11, 2017 03:56 UTC