Professional supervision is a supportive experience available for all counselling practitioners where a counsellor has a fellow professional as a mentor and provider of emotional support, information, and guidance. It is a reflective process that can include self-care, ethics, theories in practice, and professional growth. This is a valuable experience…
The purpose of counselling is to assist people who require outside help to manage and resolve their personal difficulties. People seek out counselling when they want to change something in their lives, or to explore their thoughts and feelings in a more in-depth manner with a professional. Counselling exists to…
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,…
Knowing boundaries is key to creating a mutual understanding between the client and the counsellor. This can help clients approach their counselling sessions with the right frame of mind and with greater clarity on how to achieve what’s best for their wellbeing. Professional boundaries can include length of sessions, general…
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…
If you are unsure about the difference between a counsellor and a therapist, you’re not the first or the last. Here the main differences will be highlighted between the two and in the process, it will tell you more about counselling and the nature of the counsellor-client relationship. Counselling and…