Will my therapist give me a diagnosis?

Yes, therapy is designed for you to work out issues, and the linear path of diagnosis and then treatment might be some people’s experiences, but it’s actually common for your therapist not to bring up a diagnosis.

What is clarification in Counselling?

When using clarification, the counselor has the client clarify vague or ambiguous thoughts, feelings or behaviors by asking the client to restate what s/he has just said or by stating to the client what the counselor has understood the client to have said.

What are the unethical behavior of a counselor?

Incompetence, that is, inadequate knowledge and the absence of skills necessary for professional behaviour. Lack of integrity, moral commitment and sound professional judgment to adhere to acceptable standards of right and wrong action. Violating confidences.

Are there therapists out there who are not qualified to counsel?

As much as we’d like to think otherwise, we know there are therapists out there who are not qualified to counsel properly. These “helpers” may have questionable or inadequate training, or they may have chosen their career path for misguided reasons. Either way, they are harmful and will give you bad advice. Do your homework!

Why should therapists avoid these common counseling pitfalls?

By avoiding these common counseling pitfalls, therapists will be in a better position to empower, guide, and support their clients toward greater emotional fulfillment and wellbeing. Before you read on, we thought you might like to download our three Positive Psychology Exercises for free.

Is it hard to find the right therapist for You?

It may take several tries to find the right therapist for you. Not every match is perfect the first time around. Sometimes you need to search a little to find the right fit. Therapy should be slightly uncomfortable–discomfort breeds change–but that refers to the process, not the therapist.

What do you not want in a therapist?

You don’t want a therapist who has had a perfect life, free of conflict or turmoil. You don’t want to be looking for guidance from someone who has never had to figure out the best way to handle a difficult personal situation.