Self-care is something that you hear about all the time, but what exactly does it entail? You probably know that self-care activities are healthy and necessary, but how can you …
Gestalt Therapy 101: An Introduction to Gestalt Techniques
Gestalt Therapy, also called Gestalt Therapy Techniques, is an interpersonal and existential approach to psychotherapy that was developed by Fritz Perls, Laura Perls, and Paul Goodman in the 1940s. This …
7 Warning Signs of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied since the 1960s, and the symptoms have been recognised in soldiers in times of war dating back to …
Everything You Need to Know About Psychodynamic Counselling
Psychodynamic counselling has been around since the beginning of modern psychology, and it’s still one of the most commonly practiced forms of therapy today. If you want to know what …
An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was first introduced in the 1950s as an effective treatment for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Since then, it has gained even more …
Get Started With Mindfulness and Meditation: A Beginner’s Guide.
Many people know that mindfulness and meditation can be beneficial, but they don’t know how to get started. If you’re trying to make mindfulness and meditation a part of your …
What is counselling? A quick guide to the basics
How does counselling work? What does it mean to be trained as a counsellor? Is this the same as what you see on TV shows? These are all common questions …
Are you struggling with anxiety or panic attacks? You’re not alone
Here are some tips from a Counsellor to help You manage
You’re lying in bed, trying to fall asleep, when you feel your heart start to pound and your breathing …
Introduction to LGBTQI+ Affirmative Therapy
Happy pride month everyone, I wanted to write an article that will introduce and overview LGBTQI+ Affirmative Therapy (formally referred to gay affirmative therapy however I don’t feel this is …
Counselling Client Case Study Janine
First Interview
In this counselling client case study I am discussing Janine. I have been give expressed permission to publish this material from my client. Names and personal information have …
Relationship Psychology – Petruska Clarkson’s Five Relationships
Systemic Integrative Psychotherapeutic Model
Today we are reviewing relationship psychology discussing Clarkson’s Five Relationships.
Petruska was born October 31st 1947 in Pretoria, South Africa. She died May 2006 …
Attachment Theory From John Bowlby
Jon Bowlby’s Attachment theory can be defined as a unique emotional bond between human beings, that involves an exchange of comfort, care and pleasure.
The roots of attachment theory research …
Working with Client Diversity In Counselling Case Study
In this case study I will be exploring working with client diversity in counselling. I will be exploring the relevant sameness, and difference between myself and my client Dale.
Dale …
What is Counselling? Different approaches explored
What is counselling? If you’re thinking of seeking support from a counsellor its great to know what’s out there. I thought it would be helpful to look at the …
A Presentation on LGBT+ Mental Health and Gender Roles
Did you know that awareness of LGBT+ mental health and gender roles is key for counsellors working with LGBT+ clients. So, here is a presentation I gave to my counselling …
Straight Privilege Is There Such A Thing?
Yes there is such a thing as straight privilege, and not many people are aware of the existence of straight privilege
Following on from my previous post on LGBT Inclusion …
Power in the Therapy Room
Most counsellors will be aware that there is power in the therapy room. The client invests the counsellor with power, which the counsellor uses to help the client empower themselves.…
How To Establish And Develop The Therapeutic Relationship
This essay will be discussing how to establish and develop the therapeutic relationship as a person centred counsellor. This is my second year essay. I have left the CPCAB…
Counselling Skills Practice a Self Reflection
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills Practice
This is a counselling skills practice self reflection, part of the CPCAB level 4 counselling diploma, offered here as an example.
My …
Relational Depth In My Own Counselling Journey
A Reflective Counselling Journal
Here I am reflecting upon my experiences of relational depth in my own counselling journey.
What is working at relational depth in counselling?. Well, relational …
Intro to the 12 Basic Clean Language Questions
Here is an intro to the 12 basic clean language questions. All you would need to work effectively with metaphor.
A bit of background. In the 1980s David Grove developed …
How to use Metaphors in Counselling
Learning how to use metaphors in counselling sessions is a useful skill to have. So, I will endeavour to give you a brief overview here on what I have learned …
Working in a Person-Centred Counselling Way
When working in a person-centred counselling way. The nature and significance of the therapeutic relationship or alliance sits at the core of what person-centred counselling is.
There are six necessary …
Counselling Core Conditions Being Able to Show to Myself
My Battle with Substance Misuse and Street Homelessness
Welcome to the CounsellingStudent reflective journal on “how implicit am I at being able to show myself the counselling core conditions?” and …
Portia Nelsons Autobiography Is The Process of Psychological Change
Here in Portia Nelsons autobiography in five chapters is the process of psychological change.
She describes the stages of her life experience in a way that correlates with how psychological …
Person Centred Theory – Introduction on Origins Influences Concepts and Ideas
In this article we are going to look at the person centred theory by giving an introduction to its origins, its influences as well as its concepts and ideas.
How
…The Therapeutic Relationship is the Therapy in Counselling
Here we are taking a look at why the therapeutic relationship is the therapy in counselling! It is important to be aware that the relationship between the client and the …
Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck
This week we are looking at growth mindset by Carol Dweck who studies the area of human motivation.
She spends her days looking at what makes people succeed (or not) …
Reflective Counselling Journal from the CounsellingStudent
Welcome to a reflective counselling journal from the CounsellingStudent.
The main aim is to reflect (as the name suggests) on the learning I am embarking upon in this final year …
What is an Ethical Framework in Counselling Practice?
To answer the question of what is an ethical framework in counselling practice? I have taken a quote directly from the BACP for us to understand this:
“An Ethical Framework …