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.
Immediacy is a powerful therapeutic technique that involves the therapist bringing their own thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the forefront of the therapeutic conversation.
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 …
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.
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
Decision to stop drinking Nearly two years ago, I decided to stop drinking alcohol. I read about a friend who had given drinking (who I have had a few merry nights with) and the positive impact it had had on her life. From this I decided I would go a month without alcohol. I succeeded. …
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Blogging for Counsellors Why create a counselling blog? Blogging for counsellors helps give clients (and other professionals) an indication of what counselling areas you specialise in and it demonstrates what you know. Blogging helps build your writing skills. It allows time for reflection. It increases your knowledge of the counselling process, different areas of …
I’ve done it. I’ve reached one hundred blog posts. I have been writing in this blog for five years. It has taken me on a professional journey I did not imagine it would take me, and has helped improve my reflective writing. So: how did I get here, and; what I have I learned …
Motivations to being a counsellor When I first began my counselling diploma at Sheffield Hallam University in 2003, I never knew how much I would be more aware of myself or how it would change my thinking or who it would affect the way I interact with my peers, friends and colleagues. I did not …
This morning I was running late with Radio 2 playing in my car. Right Said Fred were playing Johnny Cash’s version of Ring of Fire live but unfortunately the lead singer, Fred, forgot the words. Not once but twice! As a listener it didn’t matter to me. However, I did wonder how Fred felt. He …
Do you struggle to end with a client or thought about creative ways to end? Here are some tips to help you.