Hope, rooted in science
Ankur means a new beginning — a symbol of hope, healing, and growth. At Ankur Mental Health Services, we blend evidence-based care with compassion to nurture minds and transform lives.
Comprehensive Care
About Ankur Mental Health Services
We exist for one purpose: to support individuals, families, and communities in navigating life's emotional landscapes with clarity, compassion, and courage.
Our Story
The word "Ankur" means sprout — a symbol of new beginnings, quiet resilience, and the potential for growth even in unlikely soil. This metaphor captures what we offer at Ankur: the space and support to heal at your own pace, in your own way, with professional guidance you can trust.
Ankur was born from years of working with children, adolescents, families, and adults navigating emotional difficulties, school pressures, trauma, life transitions, grief, parenting fatigue, and mental illness. Over time, it became clear that people don't just need answers — they need connection, clarity, containment, and a space where they are truly heard.
Founded by Mrudula Joshi
Clinical Psychologist | Psychotherapist | Trainer | Suicide Prevention Expert
Over 13 years of experience in therapy, assessment, training, and suicide prevention
Ankur brings together a multidisciplinary team of skilled professionals — including therapists, psychiatrists, special educators, and mental health trainers — all committed to offering accessible, ethical, and culturally sensitive care.
Our Values
A therapeutic relationship is sacred. We protect client confidentiality and emotional safety at all times.
We avoid symptom-hunting and focus instead on sustainable psychological well-being.
We stay informed by research, while remaining sensitive to the evolving needs of individuals and communities.
Whether you're a parent, professional, or young adult, we believe that insight and clarity lead to agency.
We are committed to mental health awareness, inclusion, and reducing stigma — one conversation at a time.
Our Services
Comprehensive. Personalised. Rooted in Care.
For children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, tailored to your unique emotional and psychological needs.
- • Anxiety, low mood, and stress
- • Trauma and grief
- • Low self-worth and self-doubt
- • Academic, career, and relationship struggles
We work closely with children, teens, and their families using Play Therapy and age-appropriate approaches.
- • Emotional regulation and behaviour management
- • School difficulties and attention issues
- • Anxiety, sleep problems, or aggression
- • Parent–child relationship concerns
Detailed, standardized assessments offering insights into cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning.
- • IQ & Cognitive Profiling
- • Learning Disabilities (LD)
- • ADHD & Autism Spectrum
- • Personality Functioning
We help families and couples navigate difficult dynamics with structure and empathy.
- • Parent–child or sibling conflicts
- • Marital stress and communication breakdown
- • Joint parenting of neurodivergent children
- • Post-separation co-parenting support
Healing in community. Safe, therapist-led groups for shared healing, insight, and growth.
- • Anxiety and depression support
- • Grief and loss processing
- • New mothers and postpartum adjustment
- • Parents of neurodivergent children
We are committed to developing ethical and skilled mental health professionals.
- • Internships for psychology students
- • Clinical supervision for early-career professionals
- • Workshops for schools and corporates
- • Mental health and suicide prevention training
Conditions We Support
Carefully assessed. Thoughtfully supported.
For Children & Adolescents
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- • Learning Disability (LD)
- • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- • Autism Spectrum-related indicators
Emotional & Behavioural Challenges
- • Anxiety and fearfulness
- • Academic stress and performance anxiety
- • Aggression, irritability, or sudden withdrawal
- • Bullying (as a target or aggressor)
- • Sleep disturbances
- • Screen overuse and digital dependence
Adjustment & Family Stress
- • Parent–child relationship difficulties
- • Separation, divorce, or changes in caregiving
- • Relocation, school changes, and social transition
- • Grief and loss
For Adults
Mood & Emotional Health
- • Depression and low mood
- • Generalized Anxiety and worry
- • Social Anxiety
- • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- • Bipolar Disorder
Women's Mental Health
- • Premenstrual mood changes
- • Postpartum emotional challenges
- • Fertility-related distress
- • Menopause and midlife emotional adjustment
- • Caregiver stress and role fatigue
Life Transitions & Relationships
- • Marriage, parenthood, retirement, relocation
- • Relationship difficulties and family communication
- • Self-worth, identity struggles
- • Grief, loss, and ambiguous loss
Why Mental Health Matters
People globally live with a mental health condition (WHO)
People in India experience mental health concerns
Annual suicide deaths in India - many preventable with early support
School-going children show signs of emotional difficulties
At Ankur, we are deeply committed to breaking this cycle — by offering timely, non-judgmental, and informed care that helps people heal, not hide.
Let's Begin Together
Whether you or your child are facing confusion, emotional stress, or long-term challenges — we're here to help.
Get in Touch
Call or WhatsApp
9769378751
Visit Us
Mumbai
Ankur Mental Health Clinic, 2nd Floor, 534 Bombay Mutual Terrace, Sandhurst Bridge, Opera House, Mumbai – 400007
Thane
Spectrum Clinic, Vineeta Apartments, Gokhale Rd, Near Malhar Cinema, Prashant Nagar, Naupada, Thane West – 400602
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Emergency Support
If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please do not wait. Visit the nearest hospital or mental health facility, ideally accompanied by a trusted family member or friend.
You can also reach out to Tele MANAS – India's National Mental Health Helpline at 14416 for free, confidential, 24/7 support.