Client’s Counselling Journey The majority of clients who approach me to enquire about my services have not engaged with a counsellor before. They are unsure about the counselling process and what counselling involves. I thought it would be useful to share
When my previous counselling supervisor retired, it took a long time for me to find a new one. I finally found a new counselling supervisor that I did connect with and one I was able to be myself. I’ve had a great couple of years with her so I was therefore disappointed to hear that …
In order for a counsellor to remain focused on the client, self-disclosure during a session is not encouraged. Self-disclosure is sharing information with your client that they would not know about you. It is generally felt that self-disclosure of a counsellor may get in the way of the client’s journey. The counsellor’s past and issues, …
It is often confusing hearing about different counselling models that counsellor’s use – Person-centred, psychodynamic, Transactional Analyse, integrative counselling etc. Which one will work and how do you choose? I personally feel each model has its own value and can work for all types of different problems. The important part is that the counsellor is …
Mental stigma often stops people from admitting that they are receiving counselling or have had counselling. What about if the counsellor admits they had counselling? Is that self-disclosing or reassuring for clients to know that their counsellor has been through the counselling process and believes in his or her heart that counselling can help? …
Ethics in counselling is paramount so if you are a counsellor that wants to use twitter for business, you will need to think about how to use twitter both ethically and professionally. Following on from my ethical guide to using social media, I have devised a twitter guide for counsellor’s to assist you tweet in …
Finding the right counsellor can be a daunting decision. In Sheffield and worldwide, there’s a wealth of information on counselling services, but how do you select the right counsellor for your needs? Admitting to feelings of depression, anxiety, or stress is not easy, and you deserve a counsellor you can trust and one who adheres …
Social media and Counsellors Counsellors are well-known for offering a secure and confidential environment to assist individuals facing various life challenges. Ensuring the ethical use of social media is of utmost importance. The field of counselling is experiencing rapid changes due to emerging technologies, particularly in the realm of social media. Many within the counselling …
A recent article I read on the war children on Uganda, reminded me of some work my charity, International Rescue Committee did with the war children who returned to the villages. A project used art therapy to help the children express their emotions. What I learnt from watching their work has helped me build upon …