His book contained directions on how to provide counsel to those with psychological issues to prompt them to reveal their deepest passions and secrets , and eventually cure them of their mental deficiency .
This was Galen 's early attempt at what would later be called psychotherapy .
Galen 's book contained directions on how to provide counsel to those with psychological issues to prompt them to reveal their deepest passions and secrets , and eventually cure them of their mental deficiency .
This was Galen 's early attempt at what would later be called psychotherapy .