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As-Salamu ‘Alaikum Brother,
Thank you for writing in to AboutIslam.net. I’m sorry to hear of your struggles with OCD. It is good, however, that you realize what it is and that you do need help with it. OCD is a common disorder for which cognitive therapy is used successfully as well as medications in some cases. Here you can find some Islamic cure for OCD.
Regarding your concerns about seeing a non-Muslim therapist, I can state that therapists are bound by ethics and principles to treat all clients equally, to not demean, to interject nor interfere, nor demean a client based on religious beliefs, sexual orientation, disability, gender, or ethnicity. To do so could put their license in jeopardy. While yes, you do have therapists who will try to interject their own morals or beliefs upon the client, they should not, and if it happens, the client should seek counseling elsewhere. For the most part, Muslim clients in the USA have successfully engaged in counseling with non-Muslim counselors and had good outcomes.
But again, as with any profession, you have your few bad apples. Psychology is a man-made science; therefore, it is always good to ask a prospective therapist about his or her theoretical orientation and how this will impact on your being a Muslim. It is possible to get good counseling from a non-Muslim therapist as a good therapist does not impregnate you with his or her values, but instead evaluates your strengths and helps you utilize them to help yourself.
My dear brother, I could not find any listings for Muslim therapists in India. Furthermore, I am not even sure in what part of India you are looking. It is, therefore, my suggestion that, in sha’ Allah, you seek out a good, reputable therapist, Muslim or not. If they are reputable, that means their clients have been happy with them and the outcomes, and you should find successful treatment with them as well. We wish you all the best.
May Allah (swt) guide you in your affairs, you are in our prayers.
Salam,
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