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Understanding the Confidentiality Aspect in Counselling Supervision: A Guide for Clients in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Introduction Confidentiality is a cornerstone in the world of counselling and psychotherapy. It lays the foundation for a trusting and effective therapeutic relationship between you and your counsellor. However, you may not be aware that your counsellor likely participates in something called ‘counselling supervision’, which plays an important role in the maintenance of high professional … Read More

What is Counselling Supervision and Why Should Counselling Clients Care?

Introduction This post is aimed at helping counselling clients understand a crucial but often overlooked aspect of the counselling process: supervision. By the end of this post, you’ll know what counselling supervision is, how it differs from your counselling sessions, why it’s essential for ensuring quality, and most importantly, how it benefits you as a … Read More

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Emotional Abuse: spotting the signs and knowing what you can do

Emotional abuse is a type of abuse that can take place in any environment – at home, school, or work. It is important to understand that emotional abuse is not limited to romantic relationships or parent-child relationships, but can also occur between friends or colleagues. Despite being difficult to recognise, it can leave deep emotional … Read More

The BACP register: what is it? Why does it exist? How does it help me?

This article provides an introduction to the BACP Register, explaining what it is and why it is important. The BACP Register is a list of qualified therapists and counsellors who are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). It was created to ensure that individuals seeking counselling and psychotherapy in the UK … Read More