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Therapeutic Relationship

We believe in the immense power of a safe therapeutic relationship. Only when we feel safe, can we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. Only when we can tolerate vulnerability, can we truly heal.

Everyone can heal & grow

We believe that all human beings can benefit from therapy at some point or the other in their lives. Mental health professionals are also not immune to emotional struggles themselves. Each of us continues to invest in our own healing and growth process so we remain emotionally fit to help others.

Attunement above theoretical orientation

Psychologists at Manask are trained in a variety of theoretical orientations – psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, family systems, CBT, expressive arts, contextual therapy, etc. However, we prioritize the unique attunement with each client over being wedded to a particular orientation.

Supervision and Continued Learning

All Psychologists at Manask seek supervision/ consultation for all their work with clients from a senior psychotherapist in India or abroad. We also encourage each other to continually read and attend advanced training programs.

Respect for Diversity

Psychologists at Manask spend a considerable amount of time and energy in reflecting upon and understanding our own biases and prejudices towards different communities. While we don’t claim to be “bias free”, we hope to remain open to accept what we may not know and be willing to learn more so we can help our client feel as understood as possible.

Ethical Practice

Safety can only be established in a therapeutic relationship on the principles of neutrality, fairness and staying within the scope of one’s competence and training. Psychologists at Manask keep their clients safe by NOT allowing dual relationships. We do not promise to help if we don’t feel equipped to do so.

Professionalism

We place very high value on professional practice. We specify session duration, fee and cancellation policy before contracting for therapy. With both online and in-person sessions, we maintain punctuality and client confidentiality.