Types of Counselling Approaches
Written Report
Written Report Title: Types of Counseling Approaches
School Year /Semester: 1st Semester/ 2011-2012
Reporter: John Carlo J. Sto. Domingo
School/Department: SSTED/1-Biyo
Types of Counseling Approaches A counselor’s assistance to an individual depends on the type of counseling he uses. The five types of counseling approaches are: Directive or Clinical Counseling, Non-directive Counseling (Client-Centered), Group and Environmental Counseling, Group Counseling and Developmental Counseling.
Directive or Clinical Counseling This type is termed and described as clinical by Williamson. It consists of one process and one treatment. Directive counseling allows the counselor to give the counselee information about himself, his opportunities, and his problems. The method enables the counselor to provide the counselee with needed assistance in making the many choices, plans, adjustments, and interpretations which are essential parts of the educational experience. The most distinctive feature of the directive counseling method is the tendency of the counselor to focus first attention upon the counselee’s problem. He may lead in the conversation, point out inconsistencies, or suggest the action to take. The counselor guides the discussion through: a) Testing b) Records c) Interview The counselor doesn’t judge, condemn or criticize. He evaluates facts objectively and explains the issue without offending the counselee. William lists four steps in directive counseling: 1. Clinical Analyses – this collecting, summarizing, and or organizing facts about the client. 2. Diagnosis – This refers to formulating hypothesis on the causes of problem. 3. Prognosis – This is predicting the development of the problem. 4. Counseling – The counselor and counselee talk and discuss the problem by means of leading questions. This will enable the counselee to develop insight. To show how these four steps could be applied, they are illustrated in seven (7)
Written Report Title: Types of Counseling Approaches
School Year /Semester: 1st Semester/ 2011-2012
Reporter: John Carlo J. Sto. Domingo
School/Department: SSTED/1-Biyo
Types of Counseling Approaches A counselor’s assistance to an individual depends on the type of counseling he uses. The five types of counseling approaches are: Directive or Clinical Counseling, Non-directive Counseling (Client-Centered), Group and Environmental Counseling, Group Counseling and Developmental Counseling.
Directive or Clinical Counseling This type is termed and described as clinical by Williamson. It consists of one process and one treatment. Directive counseling allows the counselor to give the counselee information about himself, his opportunities, and his problems. The method enables the counselor to provide the counselee with needed assistance in making the many choices, plans, adjustments, and interpretations which are essential parts of the educational experience. The most distinctive feature of the directive counseling method is the tendency of the counselor to focus first attention upon the counselee’s problem. He may lead in the conversation, point out inconsistencies, or suggest the action to take. The counselor guides the discussion through: a) Testing b) Records c) Interview The counselor doesn’t judge, condemn or criticize. He evaluates facts objectively and explains the issue without offending the counselee. William lists four steps in directive counseling: 1. Clinical Analyses – this collecting, summarizing, and or organizing facts about the client. 2. Diagnosis – This refers to formulating hypothesis on the causes of problem. 3. Prognosis – This is predicting the development of the problem. 4. Counseling – The counselor and counselee talk and discuss the problem by means of leading questions. This will enable the counselee to develop insight. To show how these four steps could be applied, they are illustrated in seven (7)