Introduction To Counselling

Course Semester
Module Guidance and Counselling Topic Introduction to Counselling

Lesson 02
2
Introduction to Counselling
 Lesson Outline
• Understand the definition of Counselling Psychology
• Understand the nature of counselling psychology
• Problems Addressed
• Formats of Counselling
• Counselling Process
 Defining “Counselling”
• In our lives, we encounter a myriad of challenges, from mental health issues and
emotional distress to relationship conflicts, career dilemmas, and personal growth
aspirations. Counseling offers a skilled, empathetic, and non-judgmental guide to
navigate these challenges effectively.
• Counseling is a professional and collaborative process that involves a trained
counselor working with an individual or a group to help them address personal,
emotional, or psychological challenges. It is a dynamic and empathetic relationship
built on trust, respect, and confidentiality .
 Defining “Counselling”
• A counselor is a professionally trained expert who helps people overcome their issues after a systematic
chain of sessions.
• Etymology ;
“Consilium” in Latin words
“Counseil” old French
“Consult” English
“Counsel” Middle English
“Counselling” in frequent use
 Defining Counselling
“Professional assistance in coping with personal problems, including emotional, behavioral, vocational,
marital, educational, rehabilitation, and life-stage (e.g., retirement) problems. The counselor makes use
of such techniques as active listening, guidance, advice, discussion, clarification, and the administration
of tests”.
Source: APA Dictionary of Psychology
 Defining Counselling
“Counseling is a learning-oriented process, where a trained counselor, equipped with psychological skills, seeks
to assist the client, helps the client better understand themselves, work toward defined goals and ultimately
leading to the end that the client may become a happier and more productive member of his society”.
Source: R. F. Berdie, Roles and relationships in counseling, pp. 3–19
• Ruth Strang
“Counselling is a face to face relationship in which growth takes place in the counsellor as well as the counsellee.”
• Webster’s Dictionary
“Counselling means consultation, mutual interchange of opinion, deliberating together.”
 Counselling is not:
• Giving advice.
• Being judgmental.
• Attempting to sort out the problems of the client.
• Expecting or encouraging a client to behave as the counsellor would behave if confronted
with a similar problem in their own life.
• Getting emotionally involved with the client.

 Nature of Counselling Psychology

• Most of the people are suffering from mental health issues. These distortions can be divided into
two aspects
- mental disorders
- mental health problems
Mental disorders were palliated by conducting psychotherapies.
• Psychotherapeutic knowledge is essential for conducting successful counselling sessions related
mental disorders.
• Counselling Psychology is used to avoid mental health problems.
The scope of counselling psychology

• Counselling Psychology is an Applied Psychological Area.
• Theoretic approach to enhance a practical utilization.
• Revolutionize his/her cognition
• Basically functioned to avoid mental health problems.
• The avoidance is activated to create development
Objectives / Aims of Counselling

• Facilitate behavioral changes
• Develop coping skills of individuals
• Assist clients in identifying and finding solutions to personal, interpersonal, or
professional challenges.
• Develop decision making skills of individuals
• Improve the quality of inter-personal relationships
• Make individuals aware of their potentials and strengths
• Improve individual’s mental health and overall wellbeing
 Problems Addressed
• School and career/work adjustment concerns.
• Making decisions about career and work.
• Relationship difficulties‐including marital and family difficulties.
• Learning and skill deficits.
• Stress management and coping with negative life events.
• Problems Addressed
• Organizational problems.
• Dealing with and adjusting to physical disabilities, disease or injury.
• Personal/social adjustment.
• The development of one’s identity.
• Persistent difficulties with relating to other people in general.
• Mental disorders.
Types of Psychological Counselling
Counseling encompasses various specialized types, each designed to address specific needs and issues. Here are some common
types of counseling:
• Individual Counselling
• Group Counselling
• Family Counseling
• Grief Counselling
• Marriage Counseling
• Educational Counseling
• Child and Adolescent Counselling
• Career Counselling
• Addiction counselling
 Formats of Counselling
• In-Person
• Group Counselling
• Telephonic Sessions
• Online Counselling
 Counselling Process
• Building a Warm Relationship
• Analysis
• Setting the Goal
• Plan of Action
• Termination of the process
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Module Guidance and Counselling Topic Introduction to Counselling

• Attempting to sort out the problems of the client.

• Expecting or encouraging a client to behave as the counsellor would behave if confronted

with a similar problem in their own life.

• Getting emotionally involved with the client.

 Nature of Counselling Psychology

The scope of counselling psychology

Objectives / Aims of Counselling

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