Roberto Assagioli (1888 – 1974) was an Italian psychiatrist who developed an integrated approach to psychiatry in the early 20th century. He looked at the …
Roberto Assagioli (1888 – 1974) was an Italian psychiatrist who developed an integrated approach to psychiatry in the early 20th century. He looked at the …
The idea of a private and public persona comes from social psychology, the word persona originating from the Latin meaning ‘mask’. Do we wear different masks depending on …
Being able to forgive someone, or one’s self, is considered an essential part of our emotional wellbeing. But what is forgiveness? According to Christian thought it …
Approval is sometimes defined as an official approbation, a sanction of behaviour and a favourable opinion or regard. In counselling terms the two other words we might use are …
The Chalice Model
This describes a model of support. The top half of the chalice represents the client and what they bring to each session. The …
Things to consider
Counselling isn’t just about learning a set of rules, ethics and procedures. It is a way of life. It is about choosing to …