Radhika Goel
Counseling in Context
Bridging Theory & Practice
About the Program
Counseling in Context is an online training program designed to support students and early-career therapists in grounding their practice within the complexities of real-life therapeutic work. This training moves beyond textbook techniques to examine how systemic realities, personal histories, and sociocultural contexts deeply shape therapeutic spaces.
The program takes a critical, reflective, and experiential approach to counseling, with a focus on understanding the Indian context. We recognize that therapy does not happen in isolation—it is relational, contextual, and influenced by identities, systems that shape a person’s lived experiences.
By integrating foundational counseling skills with context-sensitive and intersectional approaches, this program equips participants to hold space with awareness, care, and accountability.
Program Details
Dates: 7th July 2025 - 14th August, 2025
Days: Every Monday & Thursday
Timings: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Online
Nature of Facilitation:
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Facilitated Discussions
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Reflective Learning & Peer Dialogue
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Group Activities
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Role Plays & Simulations
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Case Discussions
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Themes Covered
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Starting as a Psychologist in India
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Initiating the First Session
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Therapeutic Alliance & Counseling Agreement
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Framing Questions & Curiosities
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Navigating Ethics in the Indian Context
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Addressing Social & Systemic Factors in Therapy
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Case Conceptualization (Psycho-social lens)
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Working through Resistance
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Micro Skills in Counseling
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Navigating Termination
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Self-work as a Therapist
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Guidance /Mentoring session
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What will you gain?
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Feel (slightly) more confident in real-world counseling sessions
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Learn practical, usable skills that go beyond textbook theory from a trauma informed lens
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Understand therapy through a culturally relevant, intersectional lens
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Deepen your awareness of how systemic forces show up in therapy
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Engage with real-life cases and practice thoughtful case conceptualization
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Curated Readings & Resource Materials
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And of course, walk away with a Letter of Completion!
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A Letter of Recommendation (for selected participants demonstrating exceptional potential)
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Check your Eligibility
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You’re a Master’s student or recent graduate in psychology/counseling
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You want practical skills & mentorship before working with clients
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You’re interested in trauma-informed & culturally sensitive therapy
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Considerations:
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This program does not certify one to be a psychologist or practice counseling
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This is not a certification course or degree program rather a training and skills development program for aspiring psychologists.
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The sessions will not be recorded or shared. The decision to share any recording material strictly lies with the facilitators involved.
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All the communication after registering for the program will be done via email. Participants must provide correct contact details, failing which, we will not be liable for any consequences.
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In case of any partial or full cancellation from the student's end, the fee is non-refundable.
" The space was non- judgmental catering to more skill building in the realistic sense. Putting the theories aside, understanding how to actually be in a therapy session, the ways to look at the client's problem, moving forward with the client, therapy in Indian context and other things that are usually not discussed in other training programs much. "
Aditi Dwivedi
Batch March-April 2025
Application Process
Fee Structure:
(Fee inclusive of training hours, additional readings, resources and individual feedback on case discussions & role plays)
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Standard fee: 6,000/- INR
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Group discount for 3 or more: 5,500/- INR each trainee
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Limited Seats Available
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Please connect with me to avail the group discount
+91 8527452090 or radhikagoelcounseling@gmail.com​
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