Counseling

Counseling (counselling) is a lay activity as compared to psychotherapy which is a professional activity. In Mumbai any one can become a counselor (counsellor) there are many short courses that train one to be a certified counselor in a few days.

A counselor basically helps people by the skillful use of listening skills to find solutions to problems that concern them or to make decisions about issues.

A psychotherapist on the other hand is a professional who helps people change at a deeper level. Helping them become aware and change dysfunctional patterns of behavior, thinking and beliefs. Psychotherapist can also facilitate the healing of trauma and psychological disorders like depression and anxiety.

Marriage counseling again is a very complex and difficult art that requires the application of specific techniques to help people deal with relationship problems.

In this section will add a few articles on counseling and marriage counseling in Mumbai.