Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sharika, B.; Anurekha, T.K. Title A name given to the resource Breaking down the barrier: exploring queer young adults experience with counselling Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sexual and Relationship Therapy; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2026.2614639" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2026.2614639</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105028414958?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105028414958?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sharika B., Counselling Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Anurekha T.K., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource This study explores the impact of counselling on the mental health of queer young adults in India. The research uses qualitative methods, including semi-structured interviews, to understand how counselling impacts their identities and well-being. The study involved 12 participants aged 1825, representing diverse genders and sexual orientations across different regions of India. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes: Queer Identity: Recognized, Misrecognized, and Negotiated in Therapy, Queer recommendations for inclusive care, and Empowering queer mental health journey. Each main theme revealed three sub-themes. The study emphasises the importance of therapists competence, empathy, and affirmative practices in creating a supportive therapeutic environment for queer young adults. The participant narratives highlight the complex character of the therapeutic process, going beyond professional interventions to include concepts like belonging, empowerment, and validation. 2026 College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists. Subject The topic of the resource Mental health; queer; therapy; young adults Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Routledge Relation A related resource ISSN: 14681994; CODEN: SRTHB Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online