One-to-one
Individual counseling online,
one hour at a time
A private 60-minute session for one adult, by video or audio, in English, Urdu or Punjabi. Rs. 2,000, booked one session at a time.
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Fee
- Rs. 2,000
- Format
- Video or audio
- Languages
- English · Urdu · Punjabi
Individual counseling at The Bonding Corner is a private 60-minute online session for one adult, priced at Rs. 2,000. Sessions run by video or audio call in English, Urdu or Punjabi with psychologist Zahid Sohail. First-time clients can use a free 10-minute introductory call to check the fit.
The hour itself
What happens in an individual session?
The first part is usually you describing what has been happening and how long it has been going on. The counselor asks practical questions rather than clinical ones, and the aim of the first session is a shared understanding of the pattern, not a diagnosis.
Later sessions tend to narrow: one situation, what you did, what happened, and what a different response would cost you. You choose the pace and how much history you bring.
You do not have to arrive prepared
People often apologise for not explaining things well. That is the work, not a prerequisite for it.
- No written history is required.
- You can say that you would rather not discuss something yet.
- You can use audio only, with your camera off.
- You can switch between English, Urdu and Punjabi mid-sentence.
What people bring
What can you bring to it?
Something that keeps repeating
The same argument, the same avoidance, the same week. Repetition is the most useful material a session can have.
A decision you cannot settle
Work, study, marriage, moving abroad. Counseling does not make the decision, it makes the reasons visible.
A change you have noticed
Sleep, appetite, temper, concentration or interest that has shifted and stayed shifted.
Something you have not said aloud
Sometimes the point of the hour is that it is the first time the sentence has been spoken to anyone.
How many sessions do people usually take?
There is no standard number, and anyone who quotes you one before hearing the situation is guessing. Some people use a handful of sessions for a specific decision. Others continue for months while something long-standing is worked through.
Sessions here are booked one at a time. You are not asked to commit to a course, and stopping does not require a reason.
Package options exist on the fees page for people who prefer to book ahead, not as a requirement.
Fees
What does it cost?
Introductory call
Free
10 minutes, first-time clients
- Check fit and language
- No payment needed
- No obligation
Individual session
Rs. 2,000
60 minutes
- Video or audio
- English · Urdu · Punjabi
- Pay per session
Packages, payment methods and the cancellation window are on the fees and packages page.
Packages
Individual session packages
A single individual session is Rs. 2,000 for 60 minutes. A package brings the price per session down the further ahead you book.
4 sessions
Rs. 6,800
Rs. 1,700 a session
Save 15% · Rs. 1,200
- 4 sessions of 60 minutes
- Same psychologist every time
- Video or audio, booked as you go
8 sessions
Rs. 12,800
Rs. 1,600 a session
Save 20% · Rs. 3,200
- 8 sessions of 60 minutes
- Same psychologist every time
- Video or audio, booked as you go
12 sessions
Rs. 18,000
Rs. 1,500 a session
Save 25% · Rs. 6,000
- 12 sessions of 60 minutes
- Same psychologist every time
- Video or audio, booked as you go
Every session in a package is the same 60-minute session with the same psychologist. The package changes the price, not the hour. See all packages compared.
What are the limits of counseling?
Counseling can help you examine a pattern and consider what to do about it. It cannot guarantee an outcome, and it is not the right tool in a few situations.
- Immediate danger to yourself or someone else: contact emergency services now.
- Symptoms that are severe, sudden or worsening: medical assessment comes first.
- A need for medication, a diagnosis on paper or a medical certificate: that is a psychiatrist or physician.
- Ongoing harm at home: safety arrangements come before therapeutic work.
Who wrote this
Written by Zahid Sohail
Psychologist and founder of The Bonding Corner. MSc and PGD in Applied Psychology, more than 15 years in practice, working in English, Urdu and Punjabi.
Last reviewed:
This page is general information, not a diagnosis, and counseling does not replace medical care. About Zahid Sohail · Mental health words in Urdu
What the research says
- Talking therapies involve speaking with a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and are used for a wide range of difficulties. [1]
- Most people living with a mental health condition do not receive effective care. Only about one in three people with depression gets formal mental health care. [2]
- A 2018 systematic review comparing guided internet-based and face-to-face cognitive behavioural therapy found the two formats gave broadly equivalent results, while noting more research is still needed for some conditions. [3]
References
[1] NHS. Talking therapies (reviewed 5 November 2025). www.nhs.uk
[2] World Health Organization. Mental disorders, fact sheet (updated 11 September 2026). www.who.int
[3] Carlbring P, Andersson G, Cuijpers P, Riper H, Hedman-Lagerlöf E. Internet-based vs. face-to-face cognitive behavior therapy for psychiatric and somatic disorders: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 2018. europepmc.org
If you are thinking about ending your life or are in danger now, call Rescue 1122 or Police 15, or Umang’s 24-hour helpline on 0311 7786264. Online counseling is not an emergency service. All helplines in Pakistan.
Questions, answered
Questions people ask.
How long is an individual counseling session?
An individual session is 60 minutes and costs Rs. 2,000. It is booked one session at a time, so you are not asked to commit to a course before you know whether it helps.
Can I book a package of individual sessions?
Yes. Individual packages are 4 sessions for Rs. 6,800, 8 for Rs. 12,800 and 12 for Rs. 18,000, which works out at Rs. 1,700, Rs. 1,600 and Rs. 1,500 a session. Packages are optional and single sessions stay available.
What happens in the first individual session?
The first part is usually you describing what has been happening and for how long. The aim of the first session is a shared understanding of the pattern rather than a diagnosis, and you choose how much history you bring.
Do I need to prepare anything before my session?
No. No written history is required and you do not need to have organised your thoughts in advance. People often apologise for not explaining things well, and that is the work rather than a prerequisite for it.
Can I stop after one session?
Yes. Sessions are booked one at a time, you are not asked to commit to a course, and stopping does not require a reason.
Explore further
Where would you like to go next?
One session is a complete decision.
There is no package to commit to and no minimum number of appointments.