Job Description

Couples & Relationship Therapist — Khar West, Mumbai

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Location: Khar West, Mumbai

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Employment Type: Full-time

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Work Schedule: 6 days/week | In-clinic

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Joining: Immediate / early joiners preferred

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[Please note: Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be contacted.]

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About the Role

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Mitsu is looking for an experienced Couples & Relationship Therapist to join our clinical team at our upcoming Khar West clinic .

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This will be a mixed clinical role involving both couples and individual therapy, with a significant focus on couples, relationships and interpersonal concerns.

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The role is suited to a therapist with meaningful experience working with concerns such as communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, trust issues, intimacy concerns, attachment patterns and major relationship transitions.

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You will work within a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists and care coordinators, while contributing to Mitsu's broader goal of building more structured, continuous and outcome-focused mental healthcare.

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About Mitsu

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Mitsu is building a network of tech-enabled neighbourhood mental health clinics across Mumbai, making high-quality mental healthcare simpler to access and easier to continue.

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Our model combines in-person clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration and thoughtful use of technology to support patients beyond individual appointments.

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Learn more:

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Key Responsibilities

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As a Couples & Relationship Therapist at Mitsu, you will:

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* Conduct couples and individual therapy sessions , with a larger proportion of the caseload focused on couples, relationships and interpersonal concerns

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* Assess relationship dynamics, patterns of interaction and individual factors affecting the relationship

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* Develop clear case formulations, therapeutic goals and structured treatment plans

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* Help couples work through communication breakdowns, conflict, emotional disconnection, trust and intimacy concerns

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* Support individuals and couples navigating life transitions such as marriage, parenthood,



fertility-related stress, separation or reconciliation

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* Collaborate with psychiatrists and psychologists where either partner may require additional mental health support

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* Participate in supervision, case discussions and clinical reviews

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* Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and follow Mitsu's clinical protocols

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* Contribute to psychoeducation, workshops and relationship-focused clinical programs

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Eligibility Criteria:

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- Clinical Psychologist OR Counselling Psychologist with formal training in couples therapy
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- 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (clinic experience preferred)
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- Formal training in couples / relationship therapy is mandatory
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Formal couples therapy training:

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Candidates should have formal training in one or more recognised couples or relational therapy approaches, such as:

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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

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Gottman Method

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Integrative / Systemic Couples Therapy

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Or equivalent evidence-based relational modalities

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(Please note: Candidates without formal couples therapy training will not be considered. Also, certifications of your training would be required during the interview process.)

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Skills & Attributes

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We are particularly interested in therapists who demonstrate:

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* Strong understanding of relationship dynamics, attachment and interpersonal patterns

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* Ability to work effectively with two therapeutic alliances simultaneously

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* Strong case conceptualisation and treatment planning skills

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* Ability to remain balanced and clinically neutral during high-conflict sessions

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* Experience working with recurring conflict, communication problems, trust ruptures and emotional disconnection

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* Comfort working with complex relationship presentations where individual mental health concerns may also be present

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* Ability to establish appropriate boundaries around confidentiality, individual disclosures and couples therapy

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* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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* Openness to supervision, feedback and collaborative clinical decision-making

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* Interest in measurement-based care and tracking therapeutic progress

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* Comfort with technology and interest in improving continuity of care beyond individual sessions

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* A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership in a growing clinical organisation

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What You Can Expect at Mitsu

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* A clinically grounded and cooperative team environment

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* Structured supervision , case discussions and opportunities for continued clinical learning

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* Close collaboration with experienced psychologists and psychiatrists

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* A growing caseload of couples and relationship-focused work

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* Opportunities to help shape Mitsu's couples and relationship care offering

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* Exposure to an integrated model spanning therapy, psychiatry and technology-enabled continuity of care

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* Opportunities to contribute to workshops, psychoeducation and specialised clinical programs

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* Clear opportunities for increased clinical and leadership responsibility as Mitsu grows

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Location

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This position is based at our Khar West clinic and is an in-person clinical role.

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Candidates should be based in Mumbai or willing to relocate to Mumbai.

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Compensation

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Competitive compensation comprising fixed and performance-linked components , commensurate with experience and clinical capabilities.

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Mitsu also provides structured opportunities for professional development and growth.

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How to Apply

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Apply directly through LinkedIn or send your updated CV to [[email protected]]

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Please mention “Couples & Relationship Therapist – Khar” in your application.

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Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or phone regarding the next steps in the selection process.

📌 Couples & Relationship Therapist (Mumbai)
🏢 Mitsu.care
📍 Mumbai