Online counselling · India & worldwide
I'm Ranjani Arul, a writer and counselling psychologist specialising in relationship, couples, marital, family and LGBTQIA+ affirmative counselling. I help individuals, couples and families feel heard, heal old hurts and find their way back to each other, in a space where you can be completely yourself.
Therapy & how I can help
My specialisation is relationship, couples, marital, family and LGBTQIA+ affirmative counselling. I also support individuals with the everyday weight of anxiety, stress and self-doubt.
One-on-one support for anxiety, overthinking, burnout, self-worth and life changes.
See the service →Repeat fights, distance, marriage, in-laws and premarital support.
See the service →Healing after an affair, lies or broken promises, together or apart.
Read more →Parents, children and generations finding a calmer way to talk.
See the service →Identity, coming out, family and relationships, in a safe space.
See the service →Worry that won't switch off, panic, and a body always on alert.
Read more →Heaviness, emptiness and losing interest in things you loved.
Read more →Exhaustion, dread and feeling numb about work or caregiving.
Read more →People-pleasing, guilt and learning to say no kindly.
Read more →Sessions & pricing
Every session is online by video. Prices are in Indian rupees; international clients see US dollar prices in the booking app.
Book, pay and fill in your forms in the Arcana Soul Book app. You can add it to your phone's home screen. Not sure which to choose? Start with a single 60-minute session and we'll decide together.
How it works
Pick individual, couple or family support in the Arcana Soul Book app, and a time that suits you.
Fill in a short first-session form, so we can spend our time on what matters to you.
Your video link arrives once your booking is confirmed. Join from any quiet, private space.
About Ranjani
I chose psychology because I know what it is to suffer quietly, and I didn't want others to feel that alone. Over more than four years and 850+ hours of sessions, I've supported 250+ clients from India and around the world, including the US, UK, Spain and Italy, as a counselling psychologist and through my own practice, Arcana Soul Guidance Therapy, which I founded with my sister Krithiga Arul.
I hold a Master's in Counselling Psychology and an Advanced Skill Diploma in Counseling Psychology & Psychotherapy. I'm also a published author of two books, and I bring a background in music and art-based therapeutic methods into my work.
Approaches I draw on:
Kind words
Your words help someone else take their first step. If our sessions helped you, I'd be grateful for a short review on Google. You can stay as anonymous as you like.
FAQ
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose and prescribe medication. A counselling psychologist like me provides talking therapy to help you understand and change patterns in your thoughts, feelings and relationships. Many people benefit from both, and I'll tell you honestly if I think a psychiatrist's assessment would help.
For most concerns, including anxiety, stress, low mood and relationship difficulties, research shows online counselling can work as well as meeting in person. What matters most is feeling safe with your counsellor.
Individual sessions are ₹999 for 60 minutes or ₹1,599 for 90 minutes. Couples begin with the Couple Starter (₹3,999) and families with a 4-session plan (from ₹8,999). International clients see US dollar prices in the booking app.
It depends on what you're working on. Some people feel a shift within 4 to 6 sessions; couples and families usually benefit from 12 to 16. We review progress together.
Yes. What you share stays between us. The only exception is a serious risk to someone's safety, which I explain in the first session.
Yes. I work with clients across India and from many other countries. Sessions are in English, online, at a time that suits both time zones.
No. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please call Tele-MANAS on 14416 (free, 24/7) or go to your nearest emergency department.
From the blog
Stuck in the same argument again? A counselling psychologist explains the hidden loop behind repeat fights and five ways couples can break it.
Marriage counselling works best early. Seven quiet signs your relationship needs support, and what online marital counselling in India looks like.
Stress and anxiety feel alike but aren't the same. Learn the key signs, when worry needs support, and calming steps you can try today.
Why does your mind race the moment you lie down? A psychologist explains night-time overthinking and six gentle ways to quiet it and sleep better.
Constant tension at home? Learn what family therapy is, when it helps, and how online family counselling gives every member a voice.
What is LGBTQIA+ affirmative counselling? How a queer-affirming counsellor supports identity, coming out, relationships and family, online across India.
Book your first session today, or call +91 74188 42112 or write to melody@ranjaniarul.online if you'd like to ask something first.
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