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Psychological & developmental care · Pune

A welcoming space for every stage of life.

Welcome to Vidman Brain Care Center. We support children, adolescents and adults with individualized psychological, behavioural, communication and learning care — working alongside you and your family.

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About us

Care that starts with understanding you.

Every person brings a different story, set of strengths and support needs.

Vidman Brain Care Center brings together psychological and developmental support for children, adolescents and adults. Our team draws on its professional training and experience to understand your concerns and plan appropriate, evidence-informed care.

We begin with a conversation, agree meaningful goals and develop an individualized plan. Families are active partners in children’s care, with practical guidance, parent involvement and progress reviews that help connect sessions with everyday life.

Compassion, ethical practice and clear communication guide our work. Where appropriate, we collaborate with experienced professionals and discuss referrals that support each person’s needs.

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01

Understand

Listen to your concerns, strengths and priorities.

02

Plan together

Agree individualized goals and practical next steps.

03

Review progress

Monitor learning and well-being, and adapt the plan.

Vision & mission

Our vision

A community where children, adolescents and adults feel understood, supported and able to participate meaningfully in everyday life.

Our mission

To provide ethical, compassionate and individualized psychological and developmental care through evidence-informed practice, collaboration with families and professionals, and ongoing review of each person’s progress.

Care built around individual needs

Support for each step forward

We work collaboratively with children, adults and families to set meaningful goals. A first consultation helps us understand where to begin.

First Consultation

Every new patient begins with a first consultation. We discuss your concerns, understand individual needs and agree on the appropriate next steps before ongoing therapy.

First Consultation — ₹1,000

90 minutes

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ABA Therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis)

Individualised, assessment-informed support for communication, daily living, learning readiness, emotional regulation and behaviours that interfere with participation. Goals are taught systematically, monitored through progress data and practised with families.

ABA Therapy — 45 min ₹800 / 90 min ₹1,600

45 or 90 minutes

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Speech Therapy

Assessment-informed support for speech sounds, receptive and expressive language, vocabulary, sentence formation, social communication and functional communication, based on each client’s needs.

Speech Therapy — ₹800

45 minutes

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Remedial Education

Structured, personalised teaching for reading, spelling, writing, comprehension and foundational academic skills. Sessions focus on identifying learning gaps and building confidence through achievable steps.

Remedial Education — ₹1,000

60 minutes

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Counselling & Psychotherapy

A confidential, collaborative space for children, adolescents and adults experiencing emotional, behavioural, adjustment or relationship concerns. Approaches may include CBT and REBT-informed strategies as appropriate.

Counselling & Psychotherapy — ₹800

45 minutes

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ABA Assessment

A clinic-arranged review of skills, behaviour and learning barriers to guide ABA goals. This is not presented as a diagnostic assessment. The total fee is ₹2,500 for one sitting or two planned sittings; timing is agreed with the clinic.

ABA Assessment — ₹2,500 total

Flexible clinic-arranged sittings

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Speech Assessment

An evaluation of speech, language and functional communication strengths and difficulties, with recommendations for suitable therapy goals and further referrals when indicated.

Speech Assessment — ₹1,500

60 minutes

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Home Therapy Services

Individualised therapy support in the comfort of your home, subject to therapist availability and service location. Depending on clinical suitability, sessions may focus on communication, learning readiness, behaviour support, daily living skills and parent coaching.

Home Therapy Services

Inquiry only; arrangements agreed with the clinic

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Group Therapy Sessions

Small, therapist-guided groups for social communication, peer interaction, turn-taking and cooperative skills. Sessions last 60 minutes, with a maximum of six children. First consultation, clinic approval and an appropriate group assignment are required.

Group Therapy Sessions — ₹900 per child

60 minutes; maximum six children

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Special Education

Individualized educational support that builds on a learner’s strengths and addresses their learning and participation needs. Goals and teaching approaches are planned with the family and reviewed as skills develop.

Special Education — contact the clinic

Suitability, duration and fees confirmed by the clinic

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Parent Training

Practical guidance for parents and caregivers to understand behaviour, support communication and practise agreed strategies in everyday routines. We work collaboratively on achievable goals and review progress together.

Parent Training — contact the clinic

Suitability, duration and fees confirmed by the clinic

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Online Therapy with Sara — 45 minutes

Online therapy is for eligible existing patients with clinic approval. Contact the clinic to confirm suitability and a separately published online time. Any other arrangement needs explicit clinic approval.

Online Therapy with Sara — 45 min ₹850

45 minutes · ₹850 · clinic confirmation required

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Online Therapy with Sara — 60 minutes

Online therapy is for eligible existing patients with clinic approval. Contact the clinic to confirm suitability and a separately published online time. Any other arrangement needs explicit clinic approval.

Online Therapy with Sara — 60 min ₹1,000

60 minutes · ₹1,000 · clinic confirmation required

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ABA and behaviour therapy refer to the same service here. Contact the clinic to arrange appointments. Assessments requiring flexible sittings are arranged with the clinic.

Fees

Therapist-specific charges

These charges apply to the named therapist and are separate from the general service fees shown above. Appointment suitability and availability are confirmed by the clinic.

Approved therapist-specific fees
TherapistServiceFee
Sara ShindeOnline therapy — 45 minutes₹850
Sara ShindeOnline therapy — 60 minutes₹1,000
Ms. Nischitha SABA therapy₹1,550
Ms. Nischitha SAssessment₹3,800

The people behind your care

Meet our team

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Sara Shinde

Founder | Consultant Psychologist

B.A., M.A. Clinical Psychology | 5+ Years of Experience

Sara Shinde holds a B.A. and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and has over five years of professional experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Her primary area of specialization is ABA-based Behaviour Therapy, with foundational training in Applied Behaviour Analysis and practice under the supervision of a Qualified Behavior Analyst. Alongside her work in behaviour therapy, she provides psychological counselling and psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, supporting individuals with emotional, behavioural and psychological concerns. She also collaborates with experienced psychologists and allied healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, individualized care.

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Mrs. Megha Palkar

Clinical Psychologist

M.Phil. Clinical Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology | 35+ Years of Experience

Practising since 1988, Mrs. Megha Palkar brings extensive experience in psychological counselling and mental health support. Her additional qualifications include an M.A. in Philosophy and postgraduate training in Child & Family Counselling, Marriage Counselling and Indian Knowledge Systems. Her professional work focuses on emotional well-being, family relationships and individualized psychological care.

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Ms. Nischitha S

Qualified Behavioral Analyst

M.Sc. Psychology | 7 Years of Experience

An experienced psychology professional and Qualified Behavior Analyst with seven years of experience. Her contributions include developing a Self-Care Guide for Emotional Health for caregivers of children with special needs, reviewing research in this field, and co-authoring three chapters in Leadership in Indian Psychiatry 1947–2025.

Appointment availability is confirmed directly by the clinic.

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Ms. Sushmita Halluri

Speech Therapist | Audiologist

BASLP, M.Sc. Audiology | 4+ Years of Experience

An experienced speech and hearing professional, recognized for excellence in clinical practice. Recipient of the Best Clinician Award (2022) from JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing, Dharwad, and the Best Clinician Award (2025) from Bharati Vidyapeeth, acknowledging outstanding clinical performance during her bachelor's and master's programmes.

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Ms. Yashashri Agarwal

Psychologist | Psychotherapist

M.A. Clinical Psychology | 2 Years of Experience

A psychology professional and certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) therapist, with experience in providing psychological counselling and psychotherapy. Focused on supporting emotional well-being, behavioural concerns and personal development through evidence-informed therapeutic approaches.

Why I started Vidman

I started Vidman Brain Care Center with a belief that children and families deserve thoughtful, individualised support—not unrealistic promises or one-size-fits-all programmes. My aim is to build a place where concerns are heard carefully, progress is measured meaningfully, and families are involved in every step of care. We focus on practical skills that matter in everyday life, transparent communication and collaboration with appropriately qualified professionals. Every person's needs and pace are different; we do not promise a cure or guaranteed results.

Our clinical approach

Understanding ABA and responsible care

What is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding learning and behaviour. It examines what happens before and after behaviours, how skills are acquired, and what supports meaningful change. ABA-based teaching can target functional communication, daily living skills, play, social participation, independence and other individual goals.

How is ABA different?

ABA emphasises observable goals, individual assessment, systematic teaching, data collection and regular review. Strategies may include reinforcement, prompting, shaping and teaching in everyday routines. ABA is not a single rigid technique, and it can complement speech therapy, psychological care and educational support when appropriate.

Why genuine practice matters

Ethical, contemporary ABA-based care respects dignity, assent, communication preferences and neurodiversity. It prioritises socially meaningful goals, positive and least-restrictive supports, caregiver involvement and appropriate supervision. We avoid coercive or harmful practices and do not promise outcomes that cannot be guaranteed.

Working together

Professional collaborations

Where clinically appropriate, we coordinate with senior psychologists and other qualified specialists for consultation, referrals and collaborative care. Specialist services depend on the relevant professional’s availability and scope of practice.

Plan your visit

Clinic working hours

General clinic hours in India Standard Time
DayHours (IST)
Monday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
WednesdayBy prior arrangement for selected services
Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
FridayBy prior arrangement for selected services
SaturdayBy prior arrangement for selected services
Sunday4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, on selected Sundays only

Appointment Information

All appointments are scheduled in advance and are subject to therapist availability. Please contact the clinic to arrange a suitable service, date and time. Online booking and payments are not currently open.

Appointments on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and selected Sundays are available for designated services by prior arrangement.

Morning appointments are available from 11:00 AM on applicable days.

A first consultation is mandatory for all new patients. Additional eligibility requirements may apply to ongoing therapy and group sessions.

All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).

Let’s take the first step

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Before your appointment

Clear expectations, thoughtful care

First consultation

A first consultation is compulsory for new patients before ongoing therapy, including group therapy. The clinic confirms eligibility and the appropriate service.

Prior appointment and payment

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Arrival and session times

Sessions begin and end at the agreed time. Late arrival does not extend the session.

Cancellation and rescheduling

Contact the clinic on WhatsApp at least three hours beforehand. Late cancellations and missed sessions are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling; exceptional cases require clinic review.

Additional session time

Any additional time for Counselling, Psychotherapy or Consultation is discussed and agreed beforehand. ABA and Speech Therapy follow fixed booked durations.

Visit us in Pune

Vidman Brain Care Center

Telco Colony, Lane No. 1, Dattanagar, Jambhulwadi Road, opposite Kettle Bell Gym, above Onkar Medical, Ambegaon, Katraj, Pune – 411046.

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Email
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