Therapists Practising Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) in India

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    13 Years Exp. | Anxiety | Panic | Depression | Stress, Burnout & Overwhelm | Anger & Emotional Regulation

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    Paras Sharma

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    Specializes in men's mental health, LGBTQIA++, marriage & family therapy with a feminist approach.

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    Kalyani Deshpande: Self-esteem, Identity, Confidence,Stress, Eating Disorder Counselling Psychologist (Therapist) in Nagpur

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    Arundhati Kane: Anxiety, Panic , OCD, Trauma & PTSD, Self-esteem, Identity Counselling Psychologist (Therapist) in Mumbai

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    Tanya Chaturvedi

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    Tanya Chaturvedi

    3 Years Exp. | Anxiety | Depression | Trauma & PTSD | Grief | Stress, Burnout & Overwhelm

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    Carol DSouza

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    Navya Pandey: Self-esteem, Identity, Confidence, Burnout, Stress, Overwhelm Counselling Psychologist (Therapist) in Bangalore

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    Saachi Arora

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Common Questions: Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

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What is REBT, and how does it help change irrational beliefs?

REBT, or Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, helps you look at the beliefs you have about yourself, other people, and situations in your life. It focuses on how these beliefs affect the way you feel and behave.

For example, imagine someone doesn't get a promotion. They feel disappointed, which is understandable. But then they start thinking, “I had to get this promotion. If I don't succeed, it means I'm not good enough.” That belief can turn disappointment into shame, anxiety, or anger.

REBT helps you question beliefs like these. You realise that “I have to succeed” is not actually a fact. It is a rule you have created for yourself. You can want something badly without believing that your whole worth depends on getting it.

The therapist helps you replace these rigid beliefs with more realistic ones. Instead of thinking, “I have to succeed or I'm a failure,” you can learn to think, “I really wanted to succeed, but not getting what I wanted doesn't make me a failure. I can be disappointed and still deal with it.”

REBT is not about forcing yourself to think positively. It is about looking at the beliefs that are making a situation harder and learning to think about them in a more flexible way.

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Can REBT therapy help me challenge negative thought patterns?

REBT is quite practical when it comes to negative thinking. You bring in situations that are actually bothering you, and the therapist helps you work through the thoughts and beliefs that come up.

For example, someone gets criticised by their manager and spends the rest of the day thinking, “I messed up. They probably think I'm incompetent. I can't deal with this.” In REBT, the therapist would slow this down and look at each part of the reaction.

They might ask what actually happened, what the person told themselves about it, and whether that belief is really true. They can also look at what the person is demanding from themselves, such as “I must never make mistakes” or “My manager must always be happy with my work.”

The person then works on a different response. They could recognise, “I made a mistake and I don't like being criticised, but I can handle it. I can ask what needs to be corrected and move on.”

This kind of practice can be used for different situations, such as arguments with a partner, making mistakes, dealing with criticism, or getting frustrated when things don't go as planned.

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Will REBT address anxiety, depression, or anger management issues?

REBT can help with anxiety, low mood, and anger when these emotions start getting in the way of daily life.

In therapy, you look at what is happening in situations that trigger these feelings. For example, anxiety can come with thoughts like, “I have to get this right,” anger can come with “They shouldn't treat me like this,” and low mood can come with “I'm not good enough.”

The therapist then helps you question these beliefs and see whether they are making the situation harder. You can learn to replace rigid demands with more flexible ways of thinking.

This does not mean telling yourself to stay positive or ignore what happened. You can still feel anxious before an important event, angry when someone crosses a boundary, or upset after a setback. The work is about responding to these emotions without letting them control what you do next.

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How does REBT differ from regular CBT or other therapies?

feelings, and behaviour. REBT puts more attention on the rigid rules people create about how they, other people, or life “should” be.

For example, someone might think, “I should always know what I'm doing. If I need help, it means I'm incompetent.” In REBT, the therapist would question both parts of that belief. Does needing help actually mean someone is incompetent? Does a person really have to know everything on their own?

Another person might think, “My friends should include me every time. If they make plans without me, it means they don't care about me.” The therapist can challenge the expectation that other people must behave a certain way and help the person look at what is actually happening.

CBT can also work with these thoughts, but REBT places particular emphasis on disputing the belief behind them. The therapist is quite direct and will question the logic of a belief.

REBT also uses practical exercises. A person might write down a difficult situation, identify the belief that came up, question it, and practise responding differently. These exercises can then be used when similar situations happen outside therapy.

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Can a REBT therapist help me dispute unhealthy beliefs about myself?

REBT can help when you take something that went wrong and use it to judge yourself as a whole.

For example, someone doesn't get selected for a job and thinks, “I'm clearly not good enough.” Someone else gets rejected by a person they liked and thinks, “Nobody will ever want me.” Another person makes a mistake in front of their team and spends the rest of the day thinking, “Everyone must think I'm incompetent.”

In REBT, the therapist would question the belief behind these reactions. Not getting one job doesn't prove that someone is not good enough. Being rejected by one person doesn't decide if someone is lovable. Making a mistake doesn't make someone incompetent at everything.

The therapist can also help you separate “I did something badly” from “I am a bad or worthless person.” You can admit that you handled something poorly without turning it into a judgement about your entire character.

This is also useful when you are very hard on yourself after arguments, failures, or criticism. Instead of spending hours replaying what happened and attacking yourself, you can look at what actually went wrong and what you can do differently next time.

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Will REBT give me practical tools to manage emotions and reactions?

REBT uses simple tools that you can use when you are dealing with a difficult situation, not just during the session.

One of the main tools is the ‘ABC model’. ‘A’ is what happened, ‘B’ is what you told yourself about it, and ‘C’ is what you felt and did afterwards.

For example, someone sends an important email and doesn't get a reply. The situation is A. They might tell themselves, “They are ignoring me because I did something wrong,” which is B. They then become anxious, keep checking their inbox, and send another message. That reaction is C.

In therapy, the therapist helps you look at the belief and question it. What evidence shows that the person is ignoring you? Are there other explanations? Does not getting a reply actually mean you did something wrong?

You then work on a more reasonable response, such as, “I don't know why they haven't replied yet. I would prefer a quick response, but I can wait and deal with it if there is actually a problem.”

REBT can also involve written exercises, role-plays, and practising these steps with situations that come up during the week. This makes it easier to use the same process when emotions run high in everyday situations.

How much does REBT therapy cost in India?

REBT can be done both online and in person. The basic therapy is the same in both formats. You still talk through difficult situations, look at the beliefs behind your reactions, and practise ways of responding differently.

Online sessions can be easier to fit around work, studies, or other responsibilities. You can attend from home without spending time travelling to an appointment. In-person sessions give you a separate space where you can sit with the therapist and focus only on the session.

The format can also affect how comfortable you feel. Some people find it easier to talk openly from home, while others prefer being in the same room as their therapist.

REBT also involves practising what you discuss in therapy outside the session. This can include using the ABC model, questioning rigid beliefs, or trying a different response when a familiar situation comes up. These exercises can be done whether the session is online or in person.

As long as you have a private space and can participate properly in the sessions, either format can be used for REBT.

Is online REBT therapy available and effective?

The cost is usually based on the therapist's training and experience, the type of practice they work in, and the length and frequency of the sessions.

A session can cost around ₹800 to ₹3,500 or more. A therapist with advanced training and several years of experience can charge more than someone who is newer to the field. Online and in-person sessions can also have different fees.

Some therapists offer sliding-scale fees, where the fee is reduced based on a person's financial situation. This is not something every therapist provides, but it is worth asking about if the usual fee is difficult to manage.

You should also check how long each session lasts, how frequently the therapist recommends meetings, and if the fee changes for follow-up sessions.

What techniques are used in REBT sessions?

REBT sessions are active and practical. You don't just talk about what is bothering you. The therapist helps you work through specific situations and examine how you responded to them.

One technique is disputing irrational beliefs. For example, if you are angry because a colleague took credit for your work, the therapist might help you look at thoughts such as, “They had no right to do that, and I can't stand it.” You can then question whether the situation is really unbearable and what you can actually do about it.

The therapist can also use role-play. If you struggle to say no, handle criticism, or speak up during an argument, you can practise the conversation in the session. The therapist can challenge the thinking that makes the situation difficult and help you try a different response.

You can also use written exercises and the ABC model between sessions. This gives you a way to break down situations when they happen instead of waiting until the next appointment to talk about them.

REBT can also include behavioural exercises, where you deliberately practise doing something that challenges an unhelpful belief. For example, someone who is very worried about being judged could practise speaking up in a situation where they would normally stay quiet.

How long does REBT therapy take to see results?

REBT can be relatively focused, so some people start noticing changes within the first few weeks. This does not mean that every concern will be resolved in that time.

For example, someone who gets very angry when criticised could start noticing the thoughts that make the anger stronger and practise responding differently. Someone who puts intense pressure on themselves could start catching thoughts like, “I have to get this right,” before they turn into anxiety.

The first changes start small. A person might pause before reacting, question a thought, or recover faster after something goes wrong. With more practice, these skills can become normal to use in situations that used to trigger the same reaction.

Therapy can take longer when the same rigid beliefs affect several areas of life or have been present for many years.

There is no useful number of sessions that applies to everyone. The therapist can discuss the expected length of treatment based on the concern, how frequently sessions take place, and how the person is responding to the work.

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