Am I a good enough counsellor?
Imposter syndrome in counsellors and how to overcome it.
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Building Trust and Ethics: The Importance of a Psychotherapy Contract
As a professional counsellor, ethical responsibilities are of utmost importance in ensuring the well-being and trust of our clients. An important aspect at the beginning of therapeutic work is a written psychotherapy contract. A written counselling contract ensures transparency and that clients are aware of the way we work. This article will explain how I
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Reflection of an intergrative counsellor
Reflection of an Integrative Counsellor: Growth, Change, and the Power of the Process When I first became a counsellor, my focus was outcome-driven—I wanted to make a difference. My goal was to help clients create better lives, and I worked hard, often seeking reassurance that I was making an impact. Over the past few years,
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The growth of a counsellor…..
I have been a counsellor for 15 years. I have grown and developed. This blog post looks at what has changed and how I have grown.
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BACP Senior Accreditation
I have gained my senior accreditation. Accreditation has been controversial in the world of counselling. Let me share with you how I see it as part of my professional development and growth.
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Value of Complex Trauma Training
Last year, I attended complex trauma training delivered by Dzmitry Karpuk, which focused on stage 1 of Herman’s three stage model of trauma recovery and described ways of ensuring safety and stabilisation in the counselling room. I was curious about learning new ways to work with trauma. Although I am an experienced counsellor, my exposure
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Anxiety Toolkit
Do you need tools to manage your anxiety? Wouldn’t it be great if, at times when you want to avoid situations or people, you could pick out a tool to help you? Imagine that when anxiety strikes, you try a technique and it eases that anxious feeling. You can then get on with your life,
7 things I learned working with interpreters in the counselling room
7 things I learned working with interpreters in the counselling room
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