First Steps in Counselling: A Students' Companion for Basic Introductory Courses

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The exercises helped John and Sue-Anne better understand their values, strengths, and what motivated their daily actions. By focusing on what each of them wanted their relationship to look like, they could clarify how much time they wanted to spend together and their roles within the marriage. Effective counseling relies on setting appropriate and realistic goals, building on the previous stages. The goals must be identified and developed collaboratively, with the client committing to a set of steps leading to a particular outcome. Stage four: Counseling intervention The process begins with exploring the challenges a client faces before assisting them in resolving developmental and situational difficulties (Sajjad, 2017). Being willing to seek and attend counseling is a crucial step for any individual. It involves the recognition that they need to make changes and require help to do so. Taking the next action often involves overcoming the anxiety of moving out of the comfort zone and engaging in new thinking patterns and behaviors. Helping that client see their situation and feelings from a different viewpoint, potentially to facilitate change

Jenny ended counseling overjoyed with her new preferred beliefs, along with a renewed sense of confidence and control over her life. Saving a marriage I listen to what my clients are saying for some people this may be the first time that anybody has really listened to them.The Group Readiness Questionnaire has been designed to identify risk factors and the potential for dropout. We support adults with a range of difficulties from loss, bereavement, separation and divorce, anxiety, depression, post natal depression, health issues, relationship issues, work stress, trauma and many other areas of support. We work primarily within working hours, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, however we do have some slightly earlier or later sessions available. Please discuss this at your telephone assessment if this will be beneficial to you. We see people at a variety of venues, GP surgeries or central community venues.

The counselor supports clients with physical, emotional, and mental health issues, helping them resolve crises, reduce feelings of distress, and improve their sense of wellbeing (American Psychological Association, 2008). While there are guiding theories and principles, the counselor must make the counseling process specific to the individual.Group work can lead to disagreements. Concerns and ruptures should be worked through early on, either bringing up issues directly with the members involved or more generally as a group. Sometimes people worry that their problem isn’t serious enough for counselling but we always say, if something is bothering you, it’s worth seeking support. Feel free to ask a friend or family member to help you complete the form if you think this might be useful. If you are struggling to complete the form then please speak to your GP and they can also refer you directly. The counseling process is a planned and structured dialogue between client and counselor. The counselor is a trained and qualified professional who helps the client identify the source of their concerns or difficulties; then, together, they find counseling approaches to help deal with the problems faced (Krishnan, n.d.). Medication is not a standalone treatment for addiction and should accompany other management methods such as psychotherapy.

When successful, treatment can change how a client thinks, feels, and behaves regarding an upsetting experience or situation (Krishnan, n.d.). If you are considering counselling, try to get a personal recommendation for a counsellor who comes recommended. Ask questions about how they work, what you can expect and most importantly use your initial session to decide if the counsellor feels right for you.Dedicated time set aside to explore difficulties, stressful situations, or emotional upset faced by a client Time spent gaining knowledge, training, and practicing is vital to gaining the required skills for this challenging yet rewarding profession. In return, mental health professionals have the potential to help people in a wide variety of situations live more productive and satisfying lives. Dr Val Watson, independent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner, supervisor coach, consultant and trainer Being willing to make changes and engage in them involves maintaining and sustaining motivation. Without it, the counseling process will falter when the real work begins. Counseling for addiction aims to help people change behaviors and attitudes around using a substance, as well as strengthening life skills and supporting other treatments.