Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by intrusive obsessive thoughts that result in compulsive ritualistic behaviors and routines. While it's possible to have only obsessive symptoms or only compulsive symptoms, they usually occur in conjunction. People suffering from OCD experience uncontrollable, distressing thoughts or fears about certain things (such as dirt, germs, or order) which then lead to compulsive behaviors performed in an attempt to alleviate worry or anxiety. OCD is treated with medication, psychotherapy, counselling, supportive therapy and relaxation therapy.

The disease of addiction can occur after ingesting drugs or alcohol or engaging in activities that stimulate the pleasure centers of the brain. It is exemplified by continued compulsive behavior that compromises a person’s health, career, and relationships. De-addiction aims to systematically help a client to recover from their addiction, through regular therapies and medication.

Conflict in any situation, whether it arises in a family, between friends or romantic partners, at the workplace, or in any other situation, can be highly stressful to individuals. When conflict is not resolved appropriately, negative emotional states may linger and develop into situations that can have serious, lasting consequences. At Solace, we aim to redirect conflict with proper skills, help individuals assess and address these challenges and achieve resolution.

Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. These moods range from periods of extremely “up,” elated, irritable, or energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very “down,” sad, indifferent, or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes). An effective treatment plan usually includes a combination of medication and psychotherapy.

Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. Depression, even the most severe cases, can be treated and the earlier that treatment can begin, the more effective it is. Depression is usually treated with psychotherapies and medicines, or a combination of the two.

Late life is a time of transitions, with increased vulnerability to losses and illnesses that can lead to problems in memory and other cognitive abilities, emotion, and behavior. We aim to help identify the nature and causes of these common problems, and help our clients through cognitive training, therapies and medication, to continue to live with happiness and dignity.

LGBT is an acronym used to refer to people who select those sexual or gender identity labels as personally meaningful for them, and understanding of sexual and gender identities are often complex. Individuals belonging to the LGBT Psychiatry frequently face significant barriers when accessing mental health services. Barriers to care include discomfort or fear of disclosing LGBTQ identity because of perceived or real homophobia/transphobia. We strive to provide a safe space for people in the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, to discuss their externalized and internalized fears and help them in achieving personal growth and acceptance.

The word psychosis describes conditions that affect the mind, where someone has some loss of contact with reality. While suffering from, Psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are troubled, and the individual may have difficulty differentiating between what is real and what is not. Symptoms of psychosis include delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear), incoherent or nonsensical speech, and contextually inappropriate behavior. A person in a psychotic episode could be experiencing depression, anxiety, sleep problems, social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and difficulty functioning overall. Psychosis is treated by medications and therapy. Psychosis often takes a heavy toll on a person’s self-image and social life, and a therapist can help them navigate the aftermath of a psychotic episode, repair damaged relationships, and develop coping skills for future episodes.

There are certain types of disorders that are unique to women. For example, some women may experience symptoms of mental disorders at times of hormone change, such as perinatal depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and perimenopause -related depression. It's important that we understand the cause of disorders, to help our clients receive proper and accurate treatment, to help improve their quality of life.

Self-esteem reflects what we think about ourselves. It means we “esteem” and have a good opinion about ourselves. Self-esteem affects how we think, feel, and behave. It impacts our relationships with others and our relationship with ourselves. Low self-esteem can lead to mental health issues, problems in relationships and negatively impact life. Therapy can help guide you to a more realistic sense of self, as well as encourage and help you to take risks and focus on the positives to overcome the grip that low self self-esteem can have.

A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. This causes significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work, and school. Personality Treatment usually include mediations and psychotherapies to help the clients cope with stress and manage their functioning and relationships.

Behavioral addictions describe behaviors that become compulsive and problematic. The main sign of addiction is the continuation of a behavior after it has had negative impacts on a person, their work, their relationships, or even in their physical or mental health. Behavioral addictions may include gambling addiction, sex/porn addiction, internet/mobile phone addiction, video game addiction, social media addiction etc. They are treated with regular psychotherapy sessions.

Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, which is not inherently positive or negative. But the method of expression of anger often has a negative impact on the way people see you, impair your judgment, and get in the way of success. Therapy can be a great way to explore the reasons behind your anger and identify triggers. It can also provide a safe place to practice new skills for expressing anger.

Work-related stress is a growing problem that affects not only the health and well-being of employees, but also the productivity of organizations. Stress is not an illness – it is a state. However, if stress becomes excessive or prolonged, there is a risk that mental or physical illness such as poor concentration, headaches, stomach and gastrointestinal problems, anxiety, insomnia, raised blood pressure, depression and can contribute to obesity and heart disease may develop. Availing therapy can help in balancing a person’s work and personal life, teach better adaptive skills at the workplace, and help explore healthier coping mechanisms.