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 Note Faculty Publications- notes 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 Alva, Meera H.; Antony, Sherin P.; Kothari, Arushi Title A name given to the resource Therapists as Researchers: Navigating Dilemmas From Research on Indian Therapists Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Counselling and Psychotherapy Research;Volume;25;Issue;4;Article No.;e70057; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70057" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.70057</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105023291137?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105023291137?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 Alva M.H., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, India; Antony S.P., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore, India; Kothari A., Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi, India Description An account of the resource Background and Aim: This paper explores the journey of an Indian therapist-researcher as she delves into the complex realm of the therapists' use of self inIndia. It examines the reflection of an experienced Indian therapist-researcher investigating the complex phenomenon of the use of self. Methods: Using qualitative phenomenological interviews, the present study explores the dilemmas that therapists as researchers face during the interview process. This paper draws from a study with eight participants on the topic Use of Self in Therapy: An Exploratory Study Among Indian Counsellors and Therapists using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results and Discussion: The dynamic interplay between researcher and participant identities underscoresthe necessity of carefully navigating boundaries and tailoring the inquiry process to participant needs and research objectives. This paper illustrates possible pathways of responding to these dilemmas of identity by transforming the interview process into a more participant-led conversation and using therapeutic skills to ethically navigate research interviews. As the researcher grapples with the question of whether the therapist self should be held back or freely expressed, the paper offers insights into the delicate balance between knowledge-gathering as part of research and maintaining participant safety. Finally, this study emphasisesthe importance of reflexivity in understanding the self of the therapist, particularly in the context of India's evolving therapy landscape. Conclusion: This paper highlights the questions and dilemmas that arise in qualitative research and the need for ethical reflexivity, responsiveness and sensitivity while working with people. 2025 British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Subject The topic of the resource Indian therapists; research dilemmas; therapist-researcher journey; use of self in therapy Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available John Wiley and Sons Inc Relation A related resource ISSN: 14733145; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Notes Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library