Talk ther/guid self help- Counselling

• Counselling KEY FEAT- Therapeutic relationship


  ·         Counselling aims to create a warm, open, honest relationship so that the client develops trust in the counsellor.

  ·         The relationship is an alliance- counsellor and client need to be on the same wavelength, working together to solve the client’s problems

  ·         The client should feel safe, discussing sensitive matters with the counsellor
• Counselling KEY FEAT- Emotional Support

  ·         The client is encouraged to talk about their emotions

  ·         The counsellor actively listens to the client but does not explicitly tell them what to do

  ·         The client is encouraged to find their own solutions

  ·         The client can be open, and not worry about upsetting, offending or being ignored
• Counselling KEY FEAT- Relapse prevention plan


  ·         The client has space to discuss previous relapses and warning signs/ways of coping

  ·         The client and counsellor work out a plan for when the client relapses so they get back on recovery path quickly
• Weaknesses

  ·         Risk of being triggered/sensitive topic

  ·         unreliable information to adhere to social acceptance

  ·         Might not work for everyone

  ·         Need to be vulnerable

  ·         Relationship with Co

  ·         Stigma

  ·         Cost
• Strengths

   

  ·         Source of support for someone who doesn’t get any

  ·         Useful for anxiety and stress

  ·         It can be used to help a wide range of clients as it is very flexible

  ·         It can easily be merged with other approaches such as CBT or nicotine substitutes