Online Child Depression Counselling
Helping Your Child Feel Like Themselves Again
Depression can leave children feeling persistently sad, withdrawn, hopeless, or uninterested in the things they once loved. Our experienced child psychologists provide personalised online counselling to help children overcome depression, rebuild emotional resilience, and reconnect with life. Trusted by families across India and worldwide.
Meet Our Child Depression Psychologists
Browse experienced child depression specialists, compare qualifications, clinical experience, languages, and areas of expertise before choosing the psychologist who best fits your child's emotional needs and recovery journey.
Mansi More Nopany
✔ Licensed & Verified Clinical Psychologist (RCI) · Senior Child Psychologist · 9+ years experience
Clinical psychologist helping children, teenagers, and families navigate childhood depression, persistent sadness, emotional withdrawal, low self-esteem, mood changes, and family-related challenges through evidence-based online therapy tailored to each child's developmental needs.
Session: Video · 50 minutes · $29 per session
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K S Veena
✔ Licensed & Verified Mental Health Counsellor (RCI) · 5+ years experience
Mental health counsellor supporting children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, persistent sadness, emotional withdrawal, low self-esteem, and related emotional challenges through structured, CBT-informed online counselling.
Session: Video · 50 minutes · $19 per session
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Amritha H.
✔ Counselling Psychologist & Certified CBT Practitioner · 3+ years experience
Counselling psychologist supporting children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing depression, persistent sadness, low self-esteem, emotional withdrawal, and mood-related challenges through compassionate, CBT-informed online therapy.
Session: Video · 50 minutes · $19 per session
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Bipasha Sharma
✔ RCI Licensed Counselling & Developmental Psychologist · PhD Scholar in Psychology
Supports children, adolescents, and families experiencing childhood depression, persistent sadness, emotional withdrawal, low self-esteem, and mood-related challenges. She integrates CBT, mindfulness, developmental psychology, and child-focused therapeutic approaches to help young people regain emotional well-being, resilience, and confidence.
Session: Video · 50 minutes · $29 per session
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Mohit Yadav
✔ RCI Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Evidence-Based Child & Adolescent Therapy
Works with children and adolescents experiencing depression, persistent sadness, emotional withdrawal, low self-esteem, loss of interest, and mood-related challenges. Using clinical assessment, CBT, behaviour therapy, and structured interventions, he helps children improve emotional well-being, develop healthy coping skills, and supports parents throughout the therapeutic process.
Session: Video · 50 minutes · $29 per session
Book with MohitReal Experiences Shared by Parents
Shared anonymously to protect privacy. These are examples of childhood depression concerns parents trusted LeapHope to help them navigate.
"Our 10-year-old daughter became unusually quiet, cried often, and no longer enjoyed activities she once loved. Therapy helped her express her feelings, regain confidence, and slowly reconnect with everyday life."
"Our son stopped talking about his day, avoided friends, and preferred staying alone in his room. Counselling helped him open up emotionally and gradually become more engaged with family and school."
"Our daughter constantly said she wasn't good enough and had lost confidence in herself. Therapy helped her develop healthier thinking patterns and rebuild her self-worth over time."
"Our 16-year-old lost motivation, struggled to get out of bed, and withdrew from family and friends. With professional support, he gradually regained hope, confidence, and interest in everyday life."
Could Your Child Be Experiencing Depression?
Childhood depression is more than occasional sadness. It can affect a child's emotions, behaviour, relationships, school life, and overall well-being. Children and teenagers may express depression differently, making it difficult for parents to recognise. If your child has been experiencing any of the following for several weeks, professional online child depression counselling may help.
- Persistent sadness, frequent crying, hopelessness, or feeling emotionally numb.
- Loss of interest in hobbies, sports, friendships, or activities they previously enjoyed.
- Withdrawing from family, friends, or preferring to spend excessive time alone.
- Low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness, excessive guilt, or negative self-talk.
- Changes in sleep, appetite, energy levels, concentration, or declining academic performance.
- Irritability, mood changes, or emotional outbursts that continue for weeks and interfere with daily life.
Online Child Depression Counselling for India, NRIs & International Families
LeapHope connects families with experienced child depression psychologists through secure online therapy. Whether you live in India or abroad, our specialists provide personalised support for children and teenagers experiencing depression, with care tailored to their developmental stage, emotional needs, and family environment.
FAQs About Online Child Depression Counselling
Find answers to some of the most common questions parents ask about childhood depression, online therapy, psychological assessments, and choosing the right child psychologist before starting counselling with LeapHope.
What if my child just sits there in silence and refuses to talk to the therapist?
That's completely okay. Many children experiencing depression need time before they feel comfortable opening up. Our child psychologists build trust gradually using age-appropriate conversations, therapeutic activities, and evidence-based techniques. Therapy begins with creating emotional safety, not forcing children to talk.
How do I know this is actual depression and not just normal teenage moodiness or laziness?
Depression can sometimes resemble typical developmental changes. That's why our psychologists conduct a comprehensive psychological assessment before making clinical recommendations. We carefully evaluate your child's emotions, behaviour, developmental stage, and overall functioning to ensure they receive the right support rather than being incorrectly labelled.
What if my child says something alarming or dangerous during a session? Will you tell me?
Yes. Your child's privacy is respected, but their safety always comes first. If a psychologist identifies a risk of self-harm, harm to others, or any significant safeguarding concern, parents or legal guardians are informed promptly so appropriate action can be taken.
Can an online therapist really connect with a depressed child as well as an in-person psychologist?
Yes. Evidence shows that online therapy can be highly effective for many children experiencing depression when delivered by qualified child psychologists. Many children feel more comfortable speaking from home, allowing strong therapeutic relationships to develop while receiving structured, evidence-based care.
We live outside India (NRI/Expat). How do you handle time-zone differences and cultural nuances for kids growing up abroad?
Supporting international families is one of LeapHope's strengths. We offer flexible appointments across time zones and work with Indian families, NRIs, expats, and multicultural households worldwide. Our psychologists understand the emotional, academic, and cultural challenges children may experience while growing up abroad.
How do your therapists' qualifications differ from standard online counselling platforms?
LeapHope specialises in child and adolescent mental health. Our psychologists include RCI-registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, MPhil-qualified professionals, PhD scholars, and therapists experienced in childhood depression. They use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Play Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, and parent guidance, with treatment tailored to each child's developmental needs.
Can your psychologists collaborate with my child's school counsellor or pediatrician?
Yes. With your consent, our psychologists can coordinate with your child's school counsellor, pediatrician, psychiatrist, or other healthcare professionals whenever collaborative care is in your child's best interest.
What are your consultation fees for child depression counselling?
Online child depression counselling starts from just US$19 per session, while consultations with our senior child psychologists start from US$29. You can compare therapist profiles, qualifications, experience, languages, and fees before booking the psychologist who best fits your family's needs.
Important note: LeapHope provides counselling and therapeutic support for children, teenagers, and families. It does not replace emergency services, psychiatric care, or legal intervention. Online child and teen counselling is not suitable for situations involving immediate danger, ongoing abuse, or risk of harm to a child or others. International crisis helplines by country are available at findahelpline.com .