Counselling Methods for Individual Adults
Each person and situation is unique so I use an eclectic and flexible approach in my work with clients. Through supportive dialogue, collaboration, and open reflection we can create opportunities to reshape our stories and discover new meaning in unexpected and profound ways. With this groundwork in place, clients become prepared to take values-guided actions to build the lives they want. I draw from the following approaches so that I can be flexible to clients' needs:
Person-Centered Therapy
Person-centered therapy has been described as a way of being. The therapist strives to be genuine, caring and empathic. Being heard, seen, and understood as we are, can be deeply validating. Person-centered therapists focus on building trust and a sense of safety because they recognize the important role the therapeutic relationship plays in helping clients achieve their goals.
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ACT
Acceptance and commitment therapy is fundamentally values based. Rediscovering what's important to us and learning how to notice our experiences in different ways is an important step. By dropping our struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings, we are able to take actions that bring us toward rich, full, meaningful lives. ACT offers many tools that people can apply in everyday life.
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Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation involves sharing information about psychology that is evidence-based or generally accepted within the profession. Information may relate to areas such as cognitive functioning, memory, or emotional processes. Psychoeducation can help clients gain a better understanding of issues they might be struggling with. I may share diagrams, handouts, or statistics that I believe will be helpful.
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