How immediacy works in the counselling room
Immediacy is a powerful therapeutic technique that involves the therapist bringing their own thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the forefront of the therapeutic conversation.
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Endings in therapy
As a counsellor, forming a therapeutic relationship with a client is a deep and meaningful experience. Throughout the course of counselling, a bond is formed between the counsellor and the client, built on trust, mutual respect, and empathy. When the counselling relationship comes to an end,
Am I a good enough counsellor?
Imposter syndrome in counsellors and how to overcome it.
Reflection of an intergrative counsellor
When I first became a counsellor, I was outcome focused and wanting to make a difference. My work centred in helping the client have a better life and I worked hard, often seeking reassurance. In the last few years, I have become curious about the counselling process and more focused on the client’s transformation using …
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.
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.
8 helpful ways to deal with stress
Do you find you often feel stressed? Are your nights disrupted with poor sleep? Is your mind often thinking about too many things. Then STOP. It sounds as though you are stressed. Below are eight helpful ways of dealing with stress. Active change can help you build a happier life for yourself.
Working Therapeutically with Syrian Refugees
Working Therapeutically with Syrian Refugees As part of Refugee Week, I thought I would share my experiences of working therapeutically with the Syrian Refugees on the Resettlement programme. This programme is based here in Sheffield with the Refugee Council. When working as a humanitarian worker, I enjoyed working with different communities. I worked with displaced …
Working as a counsellor for Employment Assistant Programme.
A steady income for many private counsellors is being an affiliate to an Employment Assistant Programme (EAP). UK EAPA report that 50% of employers now have support through an Employment Assistant Programme. There are many companies in Sheffield who sign up to an EAP. That is a lot of counselling! But what is an EAP and …
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Analyse me – The Counsellor
BACP in Therapy Today has a section called Analyse me – the counsellor. This gives counsellors an opportunity to share more about their work and what drives them to be a counsellor. I thought I would share my questions….. Why did you become a counsellor? From an early age, I had a passionate desire to help …