Counseling in Indian Schools:Checkmating the Past

The aim of this theoretical paper is to describe the current situation of Counseling practices in schools within the Indian context. The goal is to bring out the neglected aspect of psychological health and well-being of students, which the current schooling practices seem to be out of sync with. Bridging the gap between the disciplines of psychology, philosophy and education, the discussion comprehensively brings together the Habermasian conceptualization of communicative action and public sphere. This becomes relevant for kick starting a necessary discourse in the area of Counseling and mental health practices in the school setting. The paper acknowledges the lack of a much needed effectual, legally binding mental health policy within the context of a school setting, and consequently discusses implications for policy and brings together the conclusive topics of a much needed potential debate in this arena.