What is counselling?
Counselling is a process which enables a person to bring about change and transformation in their life. A counsellor creates a safe space for the client which is non-judgemental, accepting and empathetic. The counsellor helps the client to become aware of their own experience, to come to an understanding of that experience, make choices and decisions about what their values and beliefs are, and how they want to think, feel and behave.
Many people seek counselling at times of change or crisis in their lives. Past experiences or current situations may be preventing a person from moving forward with their life. Counselling can also be helpful at any time of life as a method for increasing our understanding of ourselves and others. Counselling can be short- or long-term depending on what the client wants to address.
The BACP offers a very useful website called “It’s good to talk” that explains what therapy involves and also what to expect from your sessions.
Many people seek counselling at times of change or crisis in their lives. Past experiences or current situations may be preventing a person from moving forward with their life. Counselling can also be helpful at any time of life as a method for increasing our understanding of ourselves and others. Counselling can be short- or long-term depending on what the client wants to address.
The BACP offers a very useful website called “It’s good to talk” that explains what therapy involves and also what to expect from your sessions.
