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🤷🏼 *What is Counselling?* Related article: https://christhecounsellor.co.uk/what-is-counselling/ 📺 *About This Video* What is Counselling? In this video, I will outline, in simple terms, what Counselling is, what to expect from your first session, and how to choose the right Counsellor for you. In summary, this video gives a brief outline of what happens in Counselling and what it's like to experience it. 🕰️ *Timestamps* 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - What is Counselling? 00:20 - No issue too big, no issue too small 00:37 - Different Approaches to Counselling 00:43 - Example 1 - Directive / CBT 00:55 - Example 2 - Non-directive / Person-centred 01:08 - Many approaches and Counsellors, so be picky! 01:26 - What to expect from your first session (introductions, contract, and questions) 02:02 - After the first session (continuing or not) 02:15 - Summary and Resources 02:35 - Outro A brief introduction to counselling skills and what to expect from your first session, ideal for those thinking of starting therapy or those in counselling training. 💻 *If you are currently looking for a Counsellor, here are some helpful websites:* https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists 🔗 *Helpful webpages focusing on "What is Counselling?":* https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/what-happens-in-therapy/ https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/what-is-counselling.html 🔔 *Don’t forget to subscribe!* https://tinyurl.com/CTCSubscribe ☕ *Support My Work* I’ve removed mid-video ads for a better viewing experience, but this channel is self-funded. If you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee: 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/christhecounsellor 📷 *Follow Me* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christhecounsellor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisTheCounsellor 📌 *Hashtags* #WhatIsCounselling #ChrisTheCounsellor #CounsellingTips #TherapistLife #PersonCentredTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #CounsellingJourney #TherapyJourney #CounsellingSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapistLife #SelfGrowth #educational Chris Molyneux - Person-centred Counsellor & Supervisor - https://www.chrismolyneux.co.uk