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Personal Centred Counselling What is person-centred counselling? This is a gentle form of counselling based on the teachings of Carl Rogers who believed, as I do, that the client is the expert and knows best. It is the client who knows what hurts and where the pain lies and the client who will, when the time is right, discover the way forward. The task of the counsellor is to walk alongside the client as a kind of companion who can relate to them in such a way that he or she can confidently access their own wisdom to recover self direction. The relationship between the client and the counsellor is based on honesty, respect and understanding. The person-centred approach maintains that three core conditions need to be in place for growth and therapeutic change. This will enable the client to develop in their own way and to become the person they 'really' are, independently of the pressures of others who cause them to think or behave in certain ways. 3 core conditions Empathy - the counsellor enters the client's world and accurately understands the client's thoughts and feelings from the client's own perspective. Unconditional positive regard - the counsellor accepts the client unconditionally without judging. The client is free to explore all thoughts and feelings, positive or negative with no fear of rejection or disapproval Congruence
- the counsellor is genuine and authentic, presenting
themselves transparently to the client. The client sees the counsellor
as they really are What to expect in a session Sessions last for one
hour. I won't tell you what to do, give advice
or provide solutions but will listen to you, support you
and help you try to find your own answers.
Sessions are private and anything you say is
completely confidential where you can freely express your
thoughts and feelings without being judged. The hour
that you spend in the counselling room is a safe place
away from the turmoil of your life. Between sessions will be your
own time for reflection. What can person-centred counselling treat? Person-centred
counselling is an effective therapy for a wide range of
concerns including grief, stress, depression, addiction problems,
issues at work, family and personal breakdowns, difficulty sleeping and
relationship problems. In fact person-centred counselling
will work for you if you are feeling low, under confident,
lonely or guilty. If you have persistent negative
thoughts, feel under pressure orout
of control or simply are unsure which way to turn,
then this type of counselling can help you through. Qualifications and experience I am a qualified counsellor with over 20 years experience. I follow a strict code of ethics though my professional membership of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am also a member of the British Association for the Person Centred Approach. I have counselled in a variety of settings including private practice, educational establishments, prisons, GP surgery, hospice and for Victim Support and Social Services. I specialise in addiction problems. Over the years I have taught many hundreds of men, women and young people to reframe their lives in my assertiveness and confidence building classes. I also teach counselling to Diploma level. My style of teaching reflects the principles of person-centred counselling in that I work with people where they are, encouraging and empowering them to find their own way in their own time. |
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