Person-Centred Counselling
Person-centred Counselling is a humanistic approach founded in the 1940s by American psychologist Carl Rogers. He believed that “given the right conditions, a person can reach their full potential and become their true self” and that this is possible for everyone.
At its core, this counselling modality enables a person to make their own choices and come to their own understanding of themselves and the world around them. It is also often likened to the growth of a seed and subsequent plant or flower. Given the right conditions i.e. water and sunlight, the seed will flourish and reach its full potential.
A Person-centred counsellor allows a client to flourish and expand in an atmosphere of mutual trust and brings the three foundations of this therapy into their work with you; unconditional positive regard, congruence and empathy. This means they will accept and value you, be honest and transparent and see your viewpoint as if they were in your shoes.
Person-centred counselling can support growth and fulfilment, help reduce anxiety and depression, increase self-esteem and enhance a client’s self-understanding and their relationships with others.
