Counselling Exercise
S175331 Jacqueline Goold
Setting up the counselling exercise.
I was asked to explain and evaluate how I proceeded to set up my counselling exercise, expanding and ascertaining what I have learnt. According to Gray, (2014, p. 15) “Therapist’s try to adopt a stance whereby they both enter into the client’s world through their empathy and also stand outside it through their objectivity.” The therapeutic environment is a place in one’s life that should be tranquil and placid in our long quest for serenity…
Initially, we were asked by our tutors to put our contact details forward, primarily so the Access student’s could make their contact regarding the commencement of the essential counselling exercise. I was required to put the principle arrangements …show more content…
After primarily surveying the room, I realised it was slightly clinical in appearance, so I set two comfortable chairs opposite each other with a small table to one side bearing two glasses of water for refreshment and a small box of tissues if required. Having then closed the blinds, I felt it satisfactory and private enough so my client and I would hopefully feel as relaxed as possible in our reserved and unrevealing restorative space. The therapeutic counselling environment is undeniably an important part of creating a solid therapeutic alliance and plays an imperative part in providing the client with security, reassurance and encouragement. Sutton and Stewart (2008 , p. 61) proposes that if one is “to bare their soul”, be able to rely on, accept and feel calm with the therapist then the client should be offered a safe and peaceful environment in which to do so. I feel the counsellor will also find it beneficial as good preparation, organisation and familiarity will help to alleviate any nerves and anxiety, thus enabling a relaxed atmosphere in which to …show more content…
This process shouldn’t be rushed or trivialised, as the implications of such behaviour will ultimately reflect on our therapeutic relationship and possibly result in blighting the work. The first contact will play a huge part in what is to come and must be taken seriously, for our client’s endeavour to seek our trust in the hope of finding an explanation to their deepest thoughts. In accordance with McLeod (2013 , p. 400) the unique relationship of client and counsellor epitomises the real meaning of counselling, regardless of the techniques and tools at the counsellor’s disposal. What really makes the therapeutic relationship work is the presence of the person behind the counsellor. I feel this has great meaning as sometimes we need support, kindness, congruence and empathy to alleviate our pain and anguish, as we strive to find our own quantum of
Setting up the counselling exercise.
I was asked to explain and evaluate how I proceeded to set up my counselling exercise, expanding and ascertaining what I have learnt. According to Gray, (2014, p. 15) “Therapist’s try to adopt a stance whereby they both enter into the client’s world through their empathy and also stand outside it through their objectivity.” The therapeutic environment is a place in one’s life that should be tranquil and placid in our long quest for serenity…
Initially, we were asked by our tutors to put our contact details forward, primarily so the Access student’s could make their contact regarding the commencement of the essential counselling exercise. I was required to put the principle arrangements …show more content…
After primarily surveying the room, I realised it was slightly clinical in appearance, so I set two comfortable chairs opposite each other with a small table to one side bearing two glasses of water for refreshment and a small box of tissues if required. Having then closed the blinds, I felt it satisfactory and private enough so my client and I would hopefully feel as relaxed as possible in our reserved and unrevealing restorative space. The therapeutic counselling environment is undeniably an important part of creating a solid therapeutic alliance and plays an imperative part in providing the client with security, reassurance and encouragement. Sutton and Stewart (2008 , p. 61) proposes that if one is “to bare their soul”, be able to rely on, accept and feel calm with the therapist then the client should be offered a safe and peaceful environment in which to do so. I feel the counsellor will also find it beneficial as good preparation, organisation and familiarity will help to alleviate any nerves and anxiety, thus enabling a relaxed atmosphere in which to …show more content…
This process shouldn’t be rushed or trivialised, as the implications of such behaviour will ultimately reflect on our therapeutic relationship and possibly result in blighting the work. The first contact will play a huge part in what is to come and must be taken seriously, for our client’s endeavour to seek our trust in the hope of finding an explanation to their deepest thoughts. In accordance with McLeod (2013 , p. 400) the unique relationship of client and counsellor epitomises the real meaning of counselling, regardless of the techniques and tools at the counsellor’s disposal. What really makes the therapeutic relationship work is the presence of the person behind the counsellor. I feel this has great meaning as sometimes we need support, kindness, congruence and empathy to alleviate our pain and anguish, as we strive to find our own quantum of