Definition
” n. professional assistance in coping with personal problems, including emotional, behavioral, vocational, marital, educational, rehabilitation, and life-stage (e.g., retirement) problems. The counselor makes use of such techniques as active listening, guidance, advice, discussion, clarification, and the administration of tests.” APA Dictionary of Psychology
What is Counselling
- professional assistance in coping with personal problems
- share views, be heard, gain new perspectives
- help gain clarity
- a generalist health service specialty in professional psychology
- to help improve wellbeing
- alleviate distress
- resolve crises
- should not enable
- should not invalidate
- should not advice
- informed
- sensitive
- confidential