Level 4 Counselling Skills
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SHERYLANN DAVIES
22/9/2014
DIPOLMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING
LEVEL 4
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONAL ISSUES IN
UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS MEANT BY COUNSELLING
I have developed an understanding of the relationship between counsellors as professionals, and other organisations with which they may work. I have explored areas of potential conflict, especially through the existence of different ethical standards and principles. I have reflected on the importance of managerial supervision and casework supervision.
There are lots of definitions of what counselling is, e.g.”Counselling is often described as a talking therapy” (Sutton- Stewart, 2008). A state of profound contact and engagement between two people in which each person is fully real with the other, and able to understand and value the other`s experiences at a high level.” (Mearns- Cooper 2012). And “Counselling has been a relatively recent addition to the range of `human service` professions, and its meaning and place within contemporary culture are still evolving” (Mcleod, 2003).I have been asking myself many questions, is it a science, or just a supportive relationship between two people? Can you cure clients or do they cure themselves? Are clients unique or do most of them need to “get a grip?” A person centred approach is a supportive relationship with the view that you are listening without judgement, showing respect, empathy and being honest and acceptance of the client sitting in front of you. The answer is, the client will find their own way towards a resolution, so in a way they do cure themselves. And yes some clients do need to “get a Grip”, it is at odds with the person-centred and unconditional positive regard approach which I have described, but by the client taking ownership of the problems they have produced they may make the changes they need to move forward. ”The client is now owning a need to make changes.” (Bryant-Jefferies, 2005)
I would like to practice as a counsellor using...
22/9/2014
DIPOLMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING
LEVEL 4
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONAL ISSUES IN
UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS MEANT BY COUNSELLING
I have developed an understanding of the relationship between counsellors as professionals, and other organisations with which they may work. I have explored areas of potential conflict, especially through the existence of different ethical standards and principles. I have reflected on the importance of managerial supervision and casework supervision.
There are lots of definitions of what counselling is, e.g.”Counselling is often described as a talking therapy” (Sutton- Stewart, 2008). A state of profound contact and engagement between two people in which each person is fully real with the other, and able to understand and value the other`s experiences at a high level.” (Mearns- Cooper 2012). And “Counselling has been a relatively recent addition to the range of `human service` professions, and its meaning and place within contemporary culture are still evolving” (Mcleod, 2003).I have been asking myself many questions, is it a science, or just a supportive relationship between two people? Can you cure clients or do they cure themselves? Are clients unique or do most of them need to “get a grip?” A person centred approach is a supportive relationship with the view that you are listening without judgement, showing respect, empathy and being honest and acceptance of the client sitting in front of you. The answer is, the client will find their own way towards a resolution, so in a way they do cure themselves. And yes some clients do need to “get a Grip”, it is at odds with the person-centred and unconditional positive regard approach which I have described, but by the client taking ownership of the problems they have produced they may make the changes they need to move forward. ”The client is now owning a need to make changes.” (Bryant-Jefferies, 2005)
I would like to practice as a counsellor using...