counselling

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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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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