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:
Person Centred Counselling is a therapy method that helps people understand themselves better and encourages personal growth. This style of counselling, created by psychologist Carl Rogers, firmly believes in the person’s ability to positively change themselves.
Key aspects of Person-Centred Counselling
This method revolves around three main elements: congruence, empathy, and a non-judgmental positive regard.
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Congruence is also known as genuineness. It refers to the client’s ideal self, the person they want to
be, and how well that matches up with their perception of themselves. To achieve congruence, the counsellor and the client have a relationship which is open, honest and authentic. This genuineness from the counsellor supports the client as they pursue their own congruence and authenticity.
To achieve congruence, the counsellor and the client have a relationship which is open, honest and authentic. This genuineness from the counsellor supports the client as they pursue their own congruence and authenticity.
Unconditional positive regard. This is a warm, non-judgmental attitude that accepts the client, treating them with unconditional respect.
Empathy. We all know what empathy is – using our imaginations to put ourselves in the shoes of the person in front of us. It might be impossible to fully realise what they’re going through, but being seen to try can make a huge difference to the client.
By adopting this approach, counsellors can help their clients grow as individuals, understand themselves better, improve their relationships and deal with distress. They can even help their clients make their lives more fulfilling and meaningful.
What can it be used for?
You can use this method to treat several issues, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Grief
- Addictions
- Relationship problems
- Anger
- Transitions in life
That said, person-centred counselling most suits clients who like a safe space to explore their problems, and who are motivated to find out more about themselves.
Learning the skills
We at Life offer you the chance to prepare for your Level 4 with online counselling courses, which you can fit around work, study or childcare. These are accredited by NCFE CACHE, leading UK specialists in health, care and education.
These Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates feature a whole range of skills and theories, giving you a deep understanding of personal growth in counselling. Depending on your learning option, there is also a chance to have face-to-face sessions or a Skills Practice Day.
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