Person Centred Counselling Case Study

Perhaps the most salient point to note when considering which approach to take with a client is that there is no set rule and that one size does not fit all when it comes to the therapeutic relationship. Different clients will be receptive to different approaches and it lies with the professionalism and experience of the therapist in making the decision as to which approach is most appropriate. For example, a client whose life experiences have demanded that they keep secrets or suppress information will have a reluctance to share and discuss issues openly. Person centred counselling in this case would be both unsuitable and unhelpful; at worst serving to exacerbate their unwillingness to talk openly and a more psychoanalytical approach in the