The main focus of Person-Centred counselling is in creating a ‘therapeutic relationship’ between counsellor and client. The client is able to discuss and share their intimate thoughts and explore sometimes difficult, feelings in a safe and regular space. For this self-exploration, the client needs to fully trust the counsellor; they need to feel safe, supported, empowered within a non-judgemental relationship. The counsellor is there to support you and respect your views. They won’t usually give advice, but will help you find your own insights into and understanding your problems.
Counselling leads to increased self-worth and belief, greater self-awareness, acceptance and forgiveness. Therefore, empowering the client to make their own choices and take control over their own lives. It is the client who knows what hurts and has the capacity within the safety of a therapeutic relationship to begin a healing process.
Counselling can take place in many different forms and environments including:
- One to one sessions
- Group sessions
- Family Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Workplace Counselling
- Telephone Counselling
- Skype Counselling
- Email Counselling
Counselling can be used to help with many different issues, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- long-term illnesses
- Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
- Abuse
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Bereavement
- Low Self Esteem
- Panic Attacks
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Stress