It all started with loss. Pain we didn’t know how to handle, and grief that seemed to never fade. We lost people close to us, people we cared about deeply. The hardest part wasn’t just saying goodbyes. It was realizing they didn’t reach out for help when they needed it most. They didn’t speak up because they were scared. Scared of being judged, of being called weak or crazy. The stigma around mental health is so strong, especially in India, that it keeps people from getting the help they desperately need.
We are a group of friends who have all experienced this in different ways. We’ve seen the damage that silence can do. We’ve felt it ourselves. What it’s like to watch someone suffer in silence, to be left wondering if things could’ve been different if only they had gotten help.
This is why we started Doctor 42. There had to be a way to break the silence, to give people a way to talk to someone without fear. We wanted to create a place where people could get help. An affordable and accessible help. Where individuals need not worry about the shame or stigma that comes with walking into a therapist’s office.
In India, mental health is not something people openly discuss. It is still seen as a sign of weakness or something to be ashamed of. We know better. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it’s time to change the way we think about it.
Our mission is simple: make therapy accessible, affordable, and, most importantly, private. With an app, we wanted to give people a space to talk to a professional, get the support they need, and do it all without the fear of judgment.
Building something this personal and this important isn’t easy. We’ve faced challenges along the way. Every time we think about giving up, we remind ourselves why we’re doing this. There are people out there who are suffering, people who feel like they have nowhere to turn. If we can be the ones to offer a hand, to make it just a little bit easier for them to reach out for help, then we’ve done something worth doing.
Doctor 42 is more than just a company. It is our way of helping people, our way of changing the conversation around mental health, and our way of making sure that no one has to feel alone. We want to be there for anyone who needs us. No matter who you are, no matter where you are, we want you to know that it’s okay to not be okay.
We’re just getting started. Together, we can make a difference.
We prioritize your privacy and convenience by offering secure online personalized sessions tailored to your schedule. Our flexible approach ensures you receive expert care when it works best for you.
Our team includes more than 50 highly skilled and compassionate psychologists dedicated to your mental well-being.
We are here for you anytime, day or night. Whenever you need a helping hand, our support is just a click away.
Your comfort matters to us. We offer flexible online sessions that fit your schedule while ensuring complete privacy and confidentiality.