When you decide to trust a doctor with your medical care, you take the time to check their qualifications, experience, and approach. Then why should it be any different for mental health?
So here are a few non-negotiables you might want to consider when choosing a platform for online counselling:
- Qualified therapists who speak the language you feel most comfortable expressing yourself in
- Confidential support, with clear guidelines about situations where safety may require breaking confidentiality
- Easily accessible online sessions, no matter where you are
- Transparent pricing that allows you to make an informed decision
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Oppam’s Promise
Just shy of 3 years’ old, Oppam began with a simple dream: a world where someone struggling through a panic attack at midnight isn’t forced to wait until morning to get the much needed care.
What sets Oppam apart from other online counselling platforms is its 24/7 availability, efficient first-response, transparent booking process, qualified bilingual therapists, confidential sessions, and unmatched mental health care.
From a small team of professionals who wanted to break the stigma around mental health, Oppam has grown into a diverse community of mental health advocates. Throughout all these changes, Oppam has ensured that the quality of care offered remains consistent and ethically grounded.
Human-led first response
While many online platforms rely primarily on automated systems and digital bots to address client queries and concerns, Oppam has a committed first response team that works around the clock to help you with your questions. Be it about finding the right therapist for your specific concern or navigating the booking process, our first responders are available to support you 24/7.
Clear booking process
Have you ever felt as if it’s easier to find a good therapist than to book a session with them? We understand. Very often, therapist booking processes are delayed by a lack of structure, unclear instructions, and slow communication.
At Oppam, you can book a session with a therapist directly from our website without waiting for confirmation or needing any external assistance. If you do need assistance, our first responders are just a click away.
Qualified professionals
Our therapist panel includes professionals with diverse qualifications.
- RCI-licensed clinical psychologists
- Qualified consultant psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Couples therapists
- Sex therapists
Each professional’s qualifications are clearly listed on their profile to help you make an informed choice. Most of our professionals are bilingual, meaning that you can choose the language you are comfortable with to access therapy in. We offer sessions in:
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- English
- A comfortable mix of languages
Evidence-based approaches
At Oppam, our psychologists use evidence-based approaches to help you with your concerns. Here are a few commonly used therapeutic interventions:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helps manage negative thought patterns
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helps explore how emotional patterns shape relationships
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT): Helps develop healthier responses to overwhelming emotions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helps make space for difficult thoughts while focusing on what matters
- Trauma-informed therapy: Helps heal from difficult experiences from a safe space
If the kind of approach you’re looking for is not listed here, our first responders can match you with a therapist with the right specialisation.
Confidential and secure sessions
At Oppam, confidentiality is a non-negotiable part of our practice. Any information you share with our malayali psychologists is treated with respect and Confidentiality. Further, our sessions are conducted through secure digital platforms designed to protect your data.
In the case that you are under 18 years of age and need your parent’s/guardian’s permission to attend therapy, we will ensure that any update we give them would be first discussed and agreed with you.
Keep in mind that in situations where there is a serious risk to your safety or someone else’s safety, we would be forced to break confidentiality to inform the relevant authorities.
24/7 support
We promise 24/7 support, and we deliver. Our psychologists and first responders work in shifts throughout the day, ensuring you have all day access to quality mental health support. Struggling with spiralling thoughts at 3 am? We’ve got you covered!
More than just therapy
While our primary focus is on providing confidential online counselling, Oppam is more than just about therapy. Here are a few other services we offer:
- Oppam Academy: Kerala’s first finishing school for psychology postgraduates, Oppam Academy offers upskilling programmes that aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real world problems. These online immersive practical training programmes offer you the opportunity to attend guest lectures from experts in the field, attend one-to-one mock therapy sessions with mentors, and lead supervised pro-bono sessions with real clients.
- Community: As a mental health platform, we see it as our duty to break the stigma around mental health and create public awareness on relevant issues. While our social media channels aim to make narratives on mental health relatable to people from all walks of life, our in-house therapists conduct free webinars on relevant topics for the public, students, as well as professionals.
- Oppathinoppam: A community of mental health advocates and changemakers, Oppathinoppam facilitates connections and conversations around mental health, making sure that no one is left alone on their healing journey.
- Events: If you live in Kerala, it’s very likely that you might spot us at social or cultural events around the state. We have been consistently marking our presence at events such as the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), Huddle Global, and the Kasargod Flea, among others.
Client Satisfaction
With a 4.8 rating on Google from hundreds of clients worldwide, Oppam continuously works to improve client experience based on feedback. Don’t trust us; listen to what they have to say:
How Oppam Compares to Other Online Counselling Platforms in Kerala
If you’re exploring online counselling options, it would be helpful to compare platforms based on clear standards. The table below outlines how Oppam approaches key areas that many people consider important before booking a session.
| Features | Oppam | Other Platforms |
|---|---|---|
|
24/7 support |
Available |
May not always be clear |
|
Clear booking process |
Available |
May not always be structured |
|
Qualified psychologists |
Available |
Available |
|
Human-led first response |
Available |
Often automated systems |
|
Community involvement |
Available |
May vary, but often limited |
Is Oppam a Right Fit for You?
As effective as therapy is, it has its limitations. While Oppam offers mental health support for various concerns ranging from anxiety and burnout, to trauma and sexual wellness, there are a few concerns we are unable to help with. This includes active suicidal ideation or ongoing self-harm risk that requires immediate in-person intervention.
If you have suicidal ideations or are struggling with self-harming behaviours, please contact local emergency services or a crisis helpline immediately. If, on the other hand, you are looking for structured, confidential online counselling for concerns such as anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or personal growth, Oppam’s support is always open to you.
Reference
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- https://www.instagram.com/oppam.me/
- https://in.linkedin.com/company/oppam?trk=public_post-text
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