Therapy in India: A look into the History of Indian Psyche and Therapy

Abstract

This paper sets out to understand some Eastern healing cultures and to understand the important integration of Western ideals with this history to create an integrative model of therapy that allows Indian clients to feel heard, understood and belonged. It is also an attempt to understand the importance of context with not just culture but also what space does therapy hold in an individual’s life. The paper explores the balance between universality of therapy with subjectivity that is much needed too.