Counselling-Theory

This document explores how counselling theory underpins the use of core counselling skills, examining the relationship between theoretical frameworks and practical skills such as active listening, responding appropriately, and maintaining therapeutic presence.

This document explores cognitive behavioural theory, founded by Dr Aaron Beck including its focus on thought patterns, the cognitive triad, and approaches to challenging faulty thinking through CBT interventions.

This document outlines person-centred counselling theory, contrasting it with psychodynamic practice, summarising core conditions, and explaining non-directive facilitation grounded in the client’s actualising tendency.