How to Choose a Good Online Counselling Course
Want to learn counselling skills but aren’t sure where to start? You’re in the right place! With over 50 years of counselling experience and more than 10 years’ experience of delivering online counselling training, our expert team have shared what any aspiring counsellor or skilled listener should look for in an online counselling skills course. How to
The Art of Skilled Listening: Transformative Conversations in Counselling
Skilled Listening is a cornerstone of effective counselling it builds trust and rapport between the counsellor and the client. Learn the 5 elements of skilled listening.
5 Essential Elements to Student Success
A Guide to Academic and Professional Success in Counselling. Embarking on a journey towards a new qualification can be both exciting and daunting. To ensure you achieve, it’s crucial to follow a well-structured, supportive, and engaging path. Here are five essential elements that will guide you to academic and professional success. These 5 essential elements
The use of Silence in Counselling
Silence in Counselling Silence is Golden. A Gateway to Deeper Conversations In our silence, we can begin to listen to what another person may be saying, as opposed to what we think they should be saying. Dr. Iain McGilchrist, from “The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World”
Conditions of Worth Explained: A Theory by Carl Rogers
Conditions of Worth Explained When it comes to counselling and psychotherapy, one influential person who has made a significant impact is Carl Rogers. Carl Rogers who is the father of Person-Centred Counselling theory believed that individuals have an innate drive for self-actualisation and personal growth. However, he also recognised that societal expectations and judgments can
How To Become a Counsellor Without Going to University
Starting out in the world of work or fancy a career change? Are you looking for something meaningful, where you can have a positive impact on the lives of others? Counselling may be the path for you, and here we explore how to become a counsellor without going to university Counsellors work in a variety
What is Person-Centred Counselling?
Person-Centred Counselling For Aspiring Counsellors Person-centred counselling is a gentle, client-led approach to counselling, and it’s one of the most widespread methods. If you’d like to work or volunteer as a counsellor, it’s worth training in this all-important skill. Person-Centred Counselling is: A therapy method that helps people understand themselves better and encourages personal growth. This
9 Core Counselling Skills
The practice of active listening within a counselling context requires a deep understanding of the spoken and unspoken signals given by the client together with a deep understanding of their emotional state and issues at hand.
SOLER Communication
SOLER Communication Techniques in Counselling Soler Communication refers to the skills and techniques needed by counsellors in order to actively listen and engage with their clients. Honing these skills will ensure that clients feel heard, understood, and supported by their counsellor and help the client feel like a part of the therapeutic process. By practising
Student Handouts
Free Resource Library for Students of Counselling Active listening Conditions of Worth Boundaries within Skilled Listening Empathy Quiz Free Resource Library for Students of Counselling Join Free
How to use Active Listening in Counselling
Enhancing Empathy and Gaining Trust Introduction At the heart of counselling lies a powerful technique that builds trust, promotes empathy, and establishes a strong therapeutic alliance between the counsellor and the client: active listening. In the world of mental health, active listening serves as a cornerstone for effective communication, guiding the way to a deeper
How to Become a Counsellor – Without a University Degree
How to Become a Counsellor – Without a University Degree