The term "counselling" refers to a specific type of talk therapy. It entails an individual, couple, or family engaging with a licensed professional counsellor to discuss the challenges and issues they are facing in their lives.

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According to the Australian Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation (PACFA), 

Psychotherapy and counselling are professions that utilize an interpersonal relationship to assist individuals in gaining self-awareness and fostering positive changes in their lives. These practices are based on a relationship between the counsellor and the client, which helps the latter gain a deeper self-understanding and thereby resolve their problems. A counsellor is a trained professional skilled in helping individuals overcome personal challenges.

Expert counsellors assist individuals in exploring and resolving intrapsychic, interpersonal, and personal issues within the framework of a well-defined and ethically sound collaboration.

Professionals in this field receive comprehensive training in various techniques and therapeutic interventions.

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Counselling Styles

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In my practice with clients, I utilize various strategies depending on the problem presented. However, I primarily use solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). SFBT focuses on an individual's current and future circumstances and goals, rather than past experiences. This goal-directed therapy often does not delve into the symptoms or issues prompting the client to seek therapy.

SFBT is based on the belief that while people may have the capacity to improve their lives significantly, they often lack the necessary tools to manage symptoms and overcome challenges.

Person-centred therapy underscores the significance of a client's strengths and self-perceptions. This approach is centred on the client's thoughts and feelings and their influence on behaviour. Person-centered therapy is grounded in Carl Rogers' theory of "personhood," which suggests that people are fundamentally good and capable of using their experiences to achieve their fullest potential.

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