Person-centred therapy builds upon humanistic principles. Additionally, it recognizes each person’s inherent drive toward growth and self-actualisation. When clients ask “What is person-centred counselling?”, I describe how therapeutic change emerges within a special relationship. Consequently, this combines your natural movement toward self-actualisation with our accepting space.
Initially, a person-centred counsellor supports your development of greater self-awareness. Subsequently, we explore your concerns, beliefs, and feelings together. Furthermore, you discover your behaviours and views about the world and yourself.
"We cannot change, we cannot move away from what we are, until we thoroughly accept what we are. Then change seems to come about almost unnoticed."
During this process, I listen with complete acceptance. In addition, I value your experiences deeply. Moreover, I share honestly about how I experience you and your world. Through empathy, I work to understand your perspective. Above all, I aim to see your experience through your eyes.
To understand what person-centred counselling provides, consider these six essential conditions I embrace:
Beyond traditional talking therapy, I integrate expressive arts. As a result, this approach helps when words alone fall short. Similarly to her father, Natalie Rogers developed this method. Therefore, you can engage with your emotional and intuitive aspects in various ways.
What is person-centred counselling at its creative core? Rather than following traditional Art Therapy’s analytical model, it:
As Natalie Rogers wrote in ‘The Creative Connection’ (1993):
"It is difficult to convey in words the depth and power of the expressive arts process, really you must taste it to understand it."
You can read more about Natalie Rogers’ research in this article by Psychotherapy.net, [HERE]
Understanding what person-centred counselling offers comes through experience. Consequently, if you want to explore this approach, I welcome you to contact me. Together, we can arrange a free initial conversation to discuss your needs.
Warmly,
Amanda
