person-centred therapy

Counselling Theory and Approaches: A Guide to the Major Schools of Thought

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Counselling Training Counselling Theory and Approaches: A Guide to the Major Schools of Thought Published June 2026 Counselling draws on a rich body of theoretical tradition, with distinct schools of thought offering different explanations of human distress and different maps for therapeutic change. Understanding the major approaches is an essential foundation for any trainee counsellor, […]

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The Therapeutic Relationship in Counselling: Why the Relationship Is the Work

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Counselling Training The Therapeutic Relationship in Counselling: Why the Relationship Is the Work Published June 2026 Of all the factors that contribute to positive outcomes in counselling, none is more consistently supported by research than the quality of the therapeutic relationship. Across different theoretical orientations and client presentations, the bond between counsellor and client –

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