Counselling Connection

When clients are focused on changing the negative aspects (or problems) in their lives, positive changes can often be overlooked, minimized or discounted due to the ongoing presence of the problem. The solution focused approach challenges counsellors to be attentive to positive changes (however small) that occur in their clients’ lives. ... Read More

Burnout is a syndrome which occurs due to prolonged emotional strain of dealing extensively with other human beings, particularly in helper and recipient relationships. Burnout is categorized as a type of stress. Unlike normal workplace stress which predominately affects individuals physically, burnout affects individuals emotionally.  The term burnout was introduced in the ... Read More

If not the most important feature of professional counselling, "respect for the client" is definitely high up on the priority list. Geldard and Geldard (2005) explain that regardless of who the client is, and regardless of their behaviour, the client has come to the counsellor for assistance and deserves to ... Read More

Category: Therapies and Approaches Author: Jane Barry Thomas is a 33 year old married man, who has recently become a father. He explains that he feels his self-esteem has been gradually deteriorating ever since he was married. He says that he can't find reasons to enjoy life with his wife due to ... Read More

In this article, we list and explore 11 ways - both direct and indirect - that can help counsellors become better professionals - with the ultimate goal of assisting others live happier, more fulfilling lives. #1 Work on Your Microskills Counselling Microskills include Focusing, Encouragers, Paraphrasing and Summarising, ... Read More