1. counselling and psychotheraphy are umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. they are delivered by training practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective changes and enhance their well-being.
2. counselling is suitable and recommended for anyone suffering, anxiety, depression, mental health problems, addictions, eating disorders and anger management. etc.
2.1. if the clients problems is affecting the quality of their life.
2.1.1. counselling provides a a supportive service that creates a confidential space where clients can voice their feelings.
2.1.1.1. counselors are non-judgmental and impartial(no differentiating) , and simply REFLECT the clients worries and concerns so that they are able to see the difficulties from another perspective.
3. reasons for seeking counselling
4. professional counselling
4.1. involves an interpersonal relationship with an individual who is seeking help for dealing with personal issues that interfere from a satisfactory life.
4.1.1. counselor is willing to give help in a setting that permits help to be given and received. (need clients to cooperate them and convince the clients)
5. takes place when a counsellor sees a client in a private setting to explore:
5.1. a difficulty the client is having
5.1.1. any distress they may be experiencing.
5.1.1.1. dissatisfaction of their life
5.1.1.1.1. a loss of sense and direction and purpose.
6. BCAP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotheraphy)
7. is a process that psychologically empowers individuals to seize back control of their lives, while working through issues and problems that have cause them to loose self esteem and confidence in their own abilities.
7.1. target of counselling is to empower and individual
7.2. empower: to take own desicions and solving problems on their own.
7.3. if not empowered the client depends too much on the counselor for making decisions and problem solving.
8. benefits of counselling?
8.1. increases self-awareness and sense of well-being and is the first step to self discovery.
8.1.1. allows individual time to explore feelings and limited beliefs.
8.1.1.1. therapeutic relationship between counselor and client will strengthen from week to week enabling the client to open up and focus on the changes they want to make in their life.
8.1.1.1.1. challenges you , at the same time being sensitive to your feelings and keeping the confidentiality.
9. goal of a counsellor
9.1. help the client to make continual progress though therapeutic treatment and to ensure that their sense of well-being is restored. eg: encourage small steps like making a CV for unemployed clients.
10. involves:
10.1. establishing a trustworthy relationship.
10.1.1. helping the client voice their disturbing issues.
10.1.1.1. listening carefully.
10.1.1.1.1. respecting the client