“Becoming a Clinical and Spiritual Healer” by Fr. Thomaslal Pathil—Catholic priest, Rector of the Divine Mercy Shrine (Sagar, M.P.), and author of 23 books on spirituality and psychology—is a comprehensive guide to counselling and psychotherapy grounded in both clinical practice and spiritual wisdom.
With over two decades of experience in family counselling, Fr. Pathil presents a 24-chapter work titled “Psychological Counselling & Psychotherapy: A Clinical, Spiritual and Holistic Healing Process.” The book begins by addressing the growing need for counselling in today’s world and offers practical techniques, therapeutic steps, and reflective insights for healing.
Drawing from both the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita, Fr. Pathil highlights how Jesus Christ and Lord Krishna modelled effective counselling, making the book spiritually rich and cross-cultural.
It covers:
l Child, family, couples, and pastoral counselling
l Psychotherapy for neurotic and psychotic disorders
Key themes include:
1. Modern Relevance: Why mental health today demands both clinical and spiritual approaches.
2. Spiritual Roots: Ancient wisdom from Biblical and Indian texts as healing foundations.
3. Clinical Integration: Psychological theories combined with spiritual insight.
4. Group-Specific Methods: Tailored counselling for children, families, and couples.
This work bridges psychology and spirituality, offering a holistic path to healing across cultures and faiths.
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FR. THOMASLAL PATHIL
Dr. Fr. Thomaslal Pathil, author of “Becoming a Clinical and Spiritual Healer,” is a clinical psychologist, family counsellor, and Catholic priest with over 20 years of experience. Rector of the Divine Mercy Shrine in Sagar, M.P., and author of 23 books, he combines clinical expertise with deep spiritual insight.
Holding degrees in Clinical Psychology, Sociology, Alternative Medicine, and Pharmacy, Fr. Pathil is a sought-after preacher and former State Secretary of the Family Commission. His work reveals a core truth: true healing is holistic—uniting body, mind, and spirit.
In this book, he explores urgent mental health needs, counselling methods for all ages, and spiritual models of healing inspired by Jesus Christ and Lord Krishna. He reminds us that without spirituality, healing remains incomplete.
