counselling psychology

Question 1

counselling

Answer 1

The humanistic approach has been influential on counselling therapy, which originated with Rogers.
Roger’s states that an individual’s psychological problems were a direct result of their conditions of worth and the conditional positive regard that they receive from other people.
He believed that counselling would help people to solve their own problems in constructive ways and move towards becoming a more fully functioning person.

Question 2

qualities of counselling therapist

Answer 2

Genuine - the therapist doesn’t hide behind a professional facade that is incongruent with their real personality.
Unconditional positive regard - the therapist accepts and values the client for who they are without disapproval or judgement.
Empathy - the therapist actively tries to understand and appreciate the client’s perspective.

Question 3

aim

Answer 3

Increase congruence between the client’s self-image and ideal self and increasing their feelings of self-worth. Ultimately, this helps the client to self-actualise and fulfil their potential.