Boundaries are essential in maintaining healthy, ethical, and effective professional relationships in the field of counselling. While counsellors often develop strong, empathetic connections with clients, it is vital to uphold clear boundaries to protect both the therapeutic process and the counsellor’s emotional well-being. The concept of friendship in counselling adds…
The rise of virtual counselling has transformed the mental health care landscape—making therapy more accessible, removing geographic barriers, and empowering people to seek support from the comfort of their own homes. With telehealth platforms now offering therapy via video calls, chat, and mobile apps, an important question emerges: Does virtual…
Running your own counseling practice offers a deeply rewarding opportunity to support others while building a fulfilling and successful business. However, like any business venture, it also comes with potential risks. Insurance is a vital component in protecting your counseling practice from unexpected challenges. It provides financial security, legal coverage,…
Australia’s mental health sector stands at a crossroads. The recent draft of the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists has sparked widespread concern among practitioners, educators, and community advocates. At the heart of the issue is a move that threatens to sideline vocationally trained counsellors—those who have dedicated their careers…
For counselling to be successful, it requires the client to share their experiences and behaviour honestly. Ideally, the counselling relationship is a close and trusting one that allows this to happen. However, many clients are used to concealing and avoiding the things that need to be discussed. And of course,…
Clients go to counsellors often because they feel stuck in some way and need help to resolve or get past something. But sometimes a counsellor will come across a client that makes them feel stuck. There are some people that prove difficult to help, you can reach a point with…