Counselling Skills 14: Being Non-Directive

In this video, we explore the compelling yet complex concept of being non-directive in counselling. While non-directive therapy is often viewed as an ideal approach, we discuss the challenges and realities that mental health professionals face in striving for this level of practice.

Learn about the core principles of non-directiveness, including active listening and fostering client autonomy, along with the inherent difficulties in fully achieving non-directiveness within therapeutic sessions. We will examine practical techniques that can help counsellors move closer to this ideal, despite the numerous factors that can influence the therapeutic dynamic.

This video is part of an online course in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy. A playlist covering the videos in order is available here:    • Person-Centred Counselling & Psychoth...  

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Keywords: non-directive therapy, ideal approach in counselling, therapeutic techniques, client autonomy, balancing guidance and freedom, counselling challenges.