http://ghafoorsblog.com/tags/congruence/Recent content in Congruence on Ghafoor's Personal BlogHugoennoreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)noreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)Copyright © 2024-2026 AG Sayyed. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 15 May 2026 13:20:20 +0100http://ghafoorsblog.com/courses/psychology/counselling-content/level2-counselling/01-counselling-skills/01-module/005-congruence/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:11:55 +0000noreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)http://ghafoorsblog.com/courses/psychology/counselling-content/level2-counselling/01-counselling-skills/01-module/005-congruence/<p class="lead text-primary"> This document examines congruence, also known as genuineness, as one of the core conditions in person-centred counselling. It covers the definition, historical origins, the difference between incongruence in clients and congruence in counsellors, and provides practical guidance for developing this essential therapeutic attitude. </p> <hr> <h2 id="understanding-congruence">Understanding Congruence</h2> <p>Congruence, also referred to as genuineness, represents an essential attitude that counsellors must develop and demonstrate throughout the therapeutic relationship. Feltham and Dryden (1993) define congruence as <code>genuineness, honesty exhibited by the counsellor as an essential part of her person and her work; likewise, the genuineness of the client.</code></p>