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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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Self-disclosure of a counsellor

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,

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Counselling process and me

  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?

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