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This volume has brought together a set of papers that examine the process of counselling as practiced by counsellors and therapists in India. Challenges faced by therapists due to poor mental health literacy have been illustrated. Inadequacies arising from training and supervision, due to variations in academic curricula and expectations have been identified. The scope of counselling as a profession, along with ethical dilemmas arising out of practice has been examined. The impact of the profession on the personal and professional self of the therapist, and the motivational factors and values of the counsellor are propositions that need consideration. Implications for research, training and outreach have emerged from the studies.
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Sriram, S. (2016). The Road Ahead: Conclusion and Directions for Future Research. In: Sriram, S. (eds) Counselling in India. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0584-8_12
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