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How to Become A Counsellor – Brief(ish) Outline…
2023-09-01
A clear, brief outline of the general steps that most people take to become a Counsellor.Continue Reading
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After Qualifying as a Counsellor – What next?
2019-09-02
The course is without doubt one of the most difficult, in depth, warts and all experiences I have ever had. Yet at the same time it is also one of the most liberating, eye opening and character-building experiences of my life. But what next?Continue Reading
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Are we Really Person-Centred? The Problem with Pluralism
2019-09-02
In this article, I hope to tackle the on-going trend of integration and pluralism across many different approaches to Counselling. I focus particularly on the Person-Centred Approach (PCA) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as this appears to be the most common pairing and, in my opinion, mismatch.Continue Reading
Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – A Theory of Personality & Behaviour
2023-10-24
Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – ‘A Theory of Personality and Behavior’ (1951) is one of the most essential capturings of a person-centred view of personality dynamics and behaviour, but can also be one of the hardest bits of Rogers theory to get your head around! See if these explainers help…Continue Reading
The Actualising Tendency – Carl Rogers
2023-10-15
The Actualising Tendency is one of the most important theories in Person-Centred Counselling. Have a look at what both Carl Rogers and myself have to say about it!!Continue Reading
Self-Actualization – The TRUE meaning!
2022-12-04
Recently, I have been realising how misused the term “Self-actualization” is, and particularly in relation to the person-centred approach. This article attempts to set the record straight!Continue Reading
Why your belief in Human Nature is so important in Counselling
2022-09-27
In this article and video I discuss why knowing your view on Human Nature is so important as a Therapist. I also include some questions to help you reflect on this topic, in attempt to help you uncover your own beliefs about Human Nature.Continue Reading
What is Counselling?
2019-10-09
In this article, I will give a brief outline of What Counselling is. I have also made a short video explaining what Counselling is and what you can expect from your first session of Counselling – link in articleContinue Reading
What to include on your Counselling Website
2019-09-28
In this blog, I will be looking at what information you should include on your Counselling website.Continue Reading
How to Build an Online Therapy Website
2019-09-18
In this article, I will look at why having an online Therapy Website is so important and my number one recommendation for building your website.Continue Reading
Suicide in Counselling – How far does Autonomy go?
2019-09-10
Suicide is an emotive topic in any context. This article focuses on how we might deal with this issue when it inevitably comes to our room.Continue Reading
What is the Person-Centred Approach?
2019-09-08
A very brief introduction to the main components and beliefs of the person-centred approachContinue Reading