First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition): An Introductory Companion

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Dedicated time set aside to explore difficulties, stressful situations, or emotional upset faced by a client The counseling process has been described as both an art and a science, helping to bring about changes in thought, emotion, and behavior in the client (Sajjad, 2017). The Stages of the Counseling Process

This stage varies depending on the counselor and the theories they are familiar with, as well as the situation the client faces. We work within standard NHS confidentiality guidelines. This means that we will keep notes on your sessions, but we would only share relevant information with others involved in your care, such as your GP. We would only break confidentiality if we felt that there was a risk to you or to someone else. There are three main ways to access help from North Cumbria Talking Therapies for individuals living in North Cumbria Counselors often help clients make important and emotional decisions in their lives. To form empathy, they must intimately take part in the client’s inner realm or inscape. Over the last few decades, research has confirmed that “group therapy is as effective as individual therapy for many conditions, including depression, obesity, and social anxiety” (Novotney, 2019).I listen to what my clients are saying for some people this may be the first time that anybody has really listened to them. Talking treatments (the commons ones being cognitive behavioural therapy and counselling) are designed to help you to understand and change your ways of thinking, feeling and acting which can then help you to do the things you want to do and live a more satisfying life. Novotney, A. (2019). Keys to great group therapy. Monitor on Psychology. Retrieved June 17, 2021, from https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/04/group-therapy

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. Yet, what I most appreciate is the willingness of the authors to lean outside of their counselling comfort zones and engage with some of the foremost academic writers in the field for their views on some of these essential topics. This openness makes First Steps a truly collaborative endeavour, and an essential text for our field. A mental health practitioner delivering positive outcomes in increasingly diverse populations benefits from developing theory, knowledge, and skills. A Look at the Process in Group Counseling Good communication is vital to all stages of counseling. Skills should ideally include (Krishnan, n.d.; Lesley University, n.d.; American Psychological Association, 2008): Psychotherapy is often a longer term intensive treatment, helping the client overcome profound difficulties resulting from their psychological history and requiring them to return to earlier experiences (Krishnan, n.d.; Australia Counselling, n.d.).I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)and adhere to theircode of Ethics. Dr Val Watson, independent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner, supervisor coach, consultant and trainer

At first I was apprehensive, but once I went I slowly started to feel better. I think others would benefit from this. Each of the above steps is important. Taken together, they can facilitate the formation of a valuable counseling relationship.While personal and theoretical approaches may vary, a professional counselor will typically begin by building a relationship with the client before understanding their situation and their reason for seeking help. They can then explore how to move forward and assist the client in changing their thinking, emotional responses, and behavior. The process begins with exploring the challenges a client faces before assisting them in resolving developmental and situational difficulties (Sajjad, 2017). I have experience working with teenager’s adults and couples. Areas I work in are Abuse, Addictions, Anger, anxiety, depression, low mood, low self-esteem, bereavement, stress, and many more. When successful, it ensures a strong foundation for future dialogue and the continuing counseling process. Stage two: (In-depth exploration) Problem assessment The counseling process begins with relationship building. This stage focuses on the counselor engaging with the client to explore the issues that directly affect them.

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.). While there are guiding theories and principles, the counselor must make the counseling process specific to the individual. Sessions then moved on to explore Jenny’s beliefs about herself: where they came from, how they affected her, and their appropriateness for current and future circumstances. American Psychological Association. (2008). Counseling psychology. Retrieved June 17, 2021, from https://www.apa.org/ed/graduate/specialize/counseling Counseling works with clients from childhood through to old age, focusing on “developmental (lifespan), environmental and cultural perspectives,” including (American Psychological Association, 2008):Naltrexone: This prevents the action of opioid receptors in the brain that produce rewarding and euphoric effects when a person consumes alcohol and reduces the risk of relapse. While not effective for all people in recovery, it has a considerable impact on abstinence in some people.