What is Friend Indeed?

fi (short for Friend Indeed) is India's First Emotional Fitness Lounge that offers a safe, stigma-free space to talk about anything that’s on your mind — from worries and stress to curiosity, joy, or even random thoughts and ideas. Think of fi as a friend who is always available to listen, reflect, and connect in meaningful conversations.
Simple, straight-forward, one of its kind!

How does it work?

Is it confidential?

Yes. Every conversation you have with friend indeed stays private and confidential.
For more details please read our Privacy Policy.

Anyone who:
1. Wants a safe space to process thoughts and emotions
2. Feels the need for a conversation but isn’t ready for therapy
3. Wants perspective, clarity, or emotional grounding
4. Simply enjoys deep, enriching conversations

How much does it cost? Is it affordable?

Who can benefit from this?

No, friend indeed is not psychotherapy, medical intervention or clinical advice. It’s the cousin of therapy — a gentle first step where you can talk freely without labels, diagnoses, or jargons. If at any point you do need conventional therapy, we can refer you to medical care.

Not at all, friend indeed is for anyone who simply wants to talk — whether you’re stressed, lonely, happy, angry, just curious about your own thoughts, want to discuss an idea or life-event, or looking for someone with a high EQ to hold a meaningful dialogue with you.
You don’t need to be feeling low or struggling to benefit from a wellness session with friend indeed.
Sometimes, the best conversations happen when you just want to share life as it is.

Can I continue with the same mediator I first spoke to?

Mediators are carefully trained professionals, primarily final-year psychology students and volunteers who are selected for their emotional maturity, empathy, and ability to hold safe, respectful conversations. They are not therapists, but they bring human warmth, understanding, and the right skills to make every session meaningful.

Who are the mediators?

Is fi only for people who are struggling?

Is friend indeed the same as therapy?

We believe that emotional support should never feel out of reach and must be accessible to everyone. That’s why each 45-minute session costs only ₹500 — just ₹11.11 per minute.
It’s a small step, but it can open the door to the kind of conversations you’ve always wished you had. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally give yourself that space, this is it.

Absolutely. Many people find comfort in continuing with the same mediator, and you’re welcome to do so as long as they’re available. To make sure you get that continuity in care, we strongly recommend booking a monthly plan in advance — it gives you priority access to your chosen mediator and a smoother experience.

What if I need urgent help or am in crisis?

Friend Indeed is a space for meaningful conversation and emotional support, but we are not equipped to handle emergencies, crisis situations, or severe mental health conditions.
If you ever feel unsafe, suicidal, or in immediate danger, please reach out to professional crisis helplines or emergency services in your area right away. Please read our Terms of Use for more details.
At friend indeed, your safety is our top priority. We're here for when you want to talk — but not when you need emergency intervention.

Still confused? Write to us at support@friendindeed.in

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s simple:
1. Pick a mediator and time of your choice and book a wellness session through this platform.
2. Complete the payment and fill the Client Intake Form to confirm your booking.
3. Connect with the mediator for a genuine, two-way conversation.

What's an Emotional Fitness Lounge?

An Emotional Fitness Lounge is a one-of-its-kind, dedicated space for well-being — where people proactively build emotional resilience and clarity, much like they train their body in a gym or expand their mind in a library. Unlike therapy, which focuses on treatment, or casual chats, which may lack depth, an Emotional Fitness Lounge is structured to provide guided, enriching dialogue, reflection, and personal growth without medical labeling.