Which form of therapy is Dr. Bhatia following with Ramesh?

The correct answer is Option (1) → Logotherapy

Option (1) Logotherapy — Correct. Logotherapy is Victor Frankl's therapy. Here the therapist shares her own feelings, values and life, keeps the focus on the here and now, and does not allow transference. Dr. Bhatia does all three: she speaks of her own life, pulls Ramesh back to today, and stops him reacting to her as to his brother.

Option (2) Psychodynamic therapy — Incorrect. Psychodynamic therapy goes back to the client's childhood and past. It uses transference, where the client reacts to the therapist as to an important person from the past. Dr. Bhatia blocks this and keeps Ramesh in the present, so it does not fit.

Option (3) Client-centred therapy — Incorrect. Client-centred therapy was given by Carl Rogers. The therapist shows empathy and unconditional positive regard and reflects the client's feelings by rephrasing them. The therapist does not bring her own values and life story into the sessions, as Dr. Bhatia does.

Option (4) Gestalt therapy — Incorrect. Gestalt therapy was given by Fritz and Laura Perls. It aims at self-awareness and self-acceptance; the client acts out fantasies about feelings and conflicts and learns to notice blocked bodily processes. Nothing like this happens in Ramesh's sessions.