What is Eurocentric counseling?

Eurocentric counseling refers to therapeutic approaches and practices that are primarily based on European cultural norms, values, and psychological theories. This perspective often emphasizes individualism, rationality, and a linear view of mental health, potentially overlooking the cultural contexts and experiences of clients from diverse backgrounds. As a result, it may not adequately address the needs and values of those from non-Western cultures, leading to a mismatch in counseling effectiveness. Increasing awareness of this issue has prompted calls for more culturally sensitive and inclusive counseling practices.