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The main counselling approaches: What are they?
WEBAug 23, 2013 · The person-centred approach. Originator: Carl Rogers. The person-centred approach focuses on the belief that we are all born with an innate ability for psychological growth if external circumstances allow us to do so. Clients become out of touch with this self-actualising tendency by means of introjecting the evaluations of others and thereby ...
What is self-expression and why is it so important?
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Self-expression and well-being. Authentic self-expression, rather than adapted and conditioned self-expression, is vitally important to our psychological well-being. When individuals are confident with authentic expression, this can lead to healthy connections, communication and respectful boundary setting within relationships.
Transactional Analysis - Counselling Directory
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Transactional analysis (TA) is a widely recognised form of modern psychology, and one of the most accessible theories of psychology at that. In simple terms, TA is designed to promote personal growth and change. It is considered a fundamental therapy for well-being and for helping individuals to reach their full potential in …
Counselling in a Diverse Society - Counselling Directory
WEBMar 28, 2013 · Counselling in a Diverse Society. By R. Winwood help. Published on 28th March, 2013. In counselling as in everyday life, culture can be the main difference between people. This may include differences in religion, race, age, class, sexual orientation, disability and gender. The cultural divisions within society and our cultural heritage impact ...
Can a relationship survive without intimacy? - Counselling Directory
WEBDec 14, 2009 · Intimacy is a close, familiar, and unique bond between humans, both physically and emotionally. A strong relationship survives on both forms of intimacy that have grown and evolved, thriving on a slow release of trust and self-disclosure. As a basic need, we require love and affection, both in spoken word …
Grounding techniques for stress, anxiety and panic attacks
WEBOct 13, 2020 · Close your eyes and take a slow breath in counting to five in your head, then slowly breathe out for five (some people can hold more breath and may find counting to 10 is better). Repeat this around eight to 10 times or until you feel your breathing has calmed. Now you’re ready to start on to the grounding techniques.
The drama triangle: Understanding conflict - Counselling Directory
WEBMay 16, 2016 · The theory of the drama triangle, developed by Stephen Karpman in 1968, suggests that at times like these we may be, quite literally, going round in circles - or rather, round in a triangle! Karpman was a student of Eric Berne, the creator of the form of therapy called Transactional Analysis (or TA for short). Berne's genius was to take a great ...
Find a bereavement counsellor - Counselling Directory
WEBVisit our "Types of therapy" section to find out about the different counselling approaches so that you can get an idea of which one might best suit your needs. If searching for more than one phrase or word, please separate these using commas. Connect with over 23,000 qualified counsellors and therapists offering support with bereavement.
The History of Counselling and Psychotherapy - Counselling …
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · During the 1950s, another approach was developed - person-centred therapy. Carl Rogers (influenced by Adler and Rank’s work) looked into the transmission of warmth, genuineness and acceptance from therapist to client. Originally called ‘client-centred’, this approach avoids some of the more complicated constructs of psychodynamic therapy ...
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