Job DescriptionCouples & Relationship Therapist — Khar West, Mumbai Location: Khar West, Mumbai Employment Type: Full-time Work Schedule: 6 days/week | In-clinic Joining: Immediate / early joiners preferred [Please note: Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be contacted.] About the Role Mitsu is looking for an experienced Couples & Relationship Therapist to join our clinical team at our upcoming Khar West clinic . This will be a mixed clinical role involving both couples and individual therapy, with a significant focus on couples, relationships and interpersonal concerns.

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. 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.

About Mitsu 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. Our model combines in-person clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration and thoughtful use of technology to support patients beyond individual appointments. Learn more: https://mitsu.care Key Responsibilities As a Couples & Relationship Therapist at Mitsu, you will:

- Conduct couples and individual therapy sessions , with a larger proportion of the caseload focused on couples, relationships and interpersonal concerns
- Assess relationship dynamics, patterns of interaction and individual factors affecting the relationship
- Develop clear case formulations, therapeutic goals and structured treatment plans
- Help couples work through communication breakdowns, conflict, emotional disconnection, trust and intimacy concerns




- Support individuals and couples navigating life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, fertility-related stress, separation or reconciliation
- Collaborate with psychiatrists and psychologists where either partner may require additional mental health support
- Participate in supervision, case discussions and clinical reviews
- Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and follow Mitsu's clinical protocols
- Contribute to psychoeducation, workshops and relationship-focused clinical programs Eligibility Criteria: Clinical Psychologist OR Counselling Psychologist with formal training in couples therapy 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (clinic experience preferred) Formal training in couples / relationship therapy is mandatory Formal couples therapy training: Candidates should have formal training in one or more recognised couples or relational therapy approaches, such as: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Integrative / Systemic Couples Therapy Or equivalent evidence-based relational modalities (Please note: Candidates without formal couples therapy training will not be considered. Also, certifications of your training would be required during the interview process.) Skills & Attributes We are particularly interested in therapists who demonstrate:
- Strong understanding of relationship dynamics, attachment and interpersonal patterns
- Ability to work effectively with two therapeutic alliances simultaneously
- Solid case conceptualisation and treatment planning skills
- Ability to remain balanced and clinically neutral during high-conflict sessions
- Experience working with recurring conflict, communication problems, trust ruptures and emotional disconnection




- Comfort working with complex relationship presentations where individual mental health concerns may also be present
- Ability to establish appropriate boundaries around confidentiality, individual disclosures and couples therapy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Openness to supervision, feedback and collaborative clinical decision-making
- Interest in measurement-based care and tracking therapeutic progress
- Comfort with technology and interest in improving continuity of care beyond individual sessions
- A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership in a growing clinical organisation What You Can Expect at Mitsu
- A clinically grounded and collaborative team environment
- Structured supervision , case discussions and opportunities for continued clinical learning
- Close collaboration with experienced psychologists and psychiatrists
- A growing caseload of couples and relationship-focused work
- Opportunities to help shape Mitsu's couples and relationship care offering
- Exposure to an integrated model spanning therapy, psychiatry and technology-enabled continuity of care
- Opportunities to contribute to workshops, psychoeducation and specialised clinical programs
- Clear opportunities for increased clinical and leadership responsibility as Mitsu grows Location This position is based at our Khar West clinic and is an in-person clinical role. Candidates should be based in Mumbai or willing to relocate to Mumbai. Compensation Competitive compensation comprising fixed and performance-linked components , commensurate with experience and clinical capabilities. Mitsu also provides structured opportunities for professional development and growth. How to Apply Apply directly through LinkedIn or send your updated CV to [] Please mention "Couples & Relationship Therapist – Khar" in your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or phone regarding the next steps in the selection process.

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