The main counselling approaches: What are they?
WEBAug 23, 2013 · The person-centred approach. Originator: Carl Rogers. The person-centred approach focuses on the belief that we are all born with an innate ability for psychological growth if external circumstances allow us to do so. Clients become out of touch with this self-actualising tendency by means of introjecting the evaluations of others and thereby ...
The drama triangle: Understanding conflict - Counselling Directory
WEBMay 16, 2016 · The theory of the drama triangle, developed by Stephen Karpman in 1968, suggests that at times like these we may be, quite literally, going round in circles - or rather, round in a triangle! Karpman was a student of Eric Berne, the creator of the form of therapy called Transactional Analysis (or TA for short). Berne's genius was to take a great ...
What is self-expression and why is it so important?
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Self-expression and well-being. Authentic self-expression, rather than adapted and conditioned self-expression, is vitally important to our psychological well-being. When individuals are confident with authentic expression, this can lead to healthy connections, communication and respectful boundary setting within relationships.
What are the 7 stages of grief? - Counselling Directory
WEBOct 26, 2020 · The 7 stages of grief explained. Shock and disbelief. When you first find out about the death of a loved one, your initial reaction might be shock or complete disbelief. You’re not quite in denial, you just can’t even parse what has just happened. This is a defence mechanism that is designed to protect from pain.
The History of Counselling and Psychotherapy - Counselling …
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · During the 1950s, another approach was developed - person-centred therapy. Carl Rogers (influenced by Adler and Rank’s work) looked into the transmission of warmth, genuineness and acceptance from therapist to client. Originally called ‘client-centred’, this approach avoids some of the more complicated constructs of psychodynamic therapy ...
Find a BACP counsellor - Counselling Directory
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Focusing - what is it and how can it be used in therapy and ...
WEBSep 27, 2017 · Focusing was developed/discovered by Eugene Gendlin in the 1950s. He was a philosopher and psychotherapist who worked alongside Carl Rogers (the chap that created the person centred approach to therapy) in researching what made psychotherapy effective. From the research he concluded that those …
‘I don’t know who I am anymore’: Losing my identity
WEBJun 13, 2014 · Loss of identity may follow all sorts of changes; changes in the workplace, loss of a job or profession, loss of a role that once defined us, as a child, as a parent, as a spouse. This leaves a gap, an abyss, an empty space. Such loss of identity can result in increased levels of generalised anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, a loss of self ...
How do you know your therapist is working ethically?
WEBJul 28, 2021 · A few examples of your therapist’s ethical practice that might be more apparent to you as a client include: Asking you to read and sign their contract (also known as a ‘counselling agreement’) before starting therapy. Clearly explaining how your information, and records from your sessions, will be stored and how you can access them.
Navigating the decision to end therapy: A guide to closure
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Reflect on your progress. Before deciding to end therapy, take some time to reflect on your progress. Consider your goals when you began therapy and assess whether you have achieved them or made significant strides. Reflecting on the positive changes in your life can help reinforce your decision to transition away from therapy.
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