http://ghafoorsblog.com/tags/therapeutic-presence/Recent content in Therapeutic-Presence on Ghafoor's Personal BlogHugoennoreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)noreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)Copyright © 2024-2026 AG Sayyed. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 16 May 2026 17:42:12 +0100http://ghafoorsblog.com/courses/psychology/counselling-content/level2-counselling/02-counselling-theories/02-module/002-listening-responding/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:18:20 +0000noreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)http://ghafoorsblog.com/courses/psychology/counselling-content/level2-counselling/02-counselling-theories/02-module/002-listening-responding/<p class="lead text-primary"> Active listening and appropriate responding are fundamental counselling skills that make clients feel worthy, appreciated, and respected. These skills require complete attention, genuine interest, and careful observation of both verbal and non-verbal communication to maintain open, positive therapeutic relationships. </p> <hr> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Active listening is a way of listening that involves full attention to what is being said for the primary purpose of understanding the speaker. It represents an essential skill set for counselling contexts, distinguished from passive hearing by its deliberate focus on comprehension and engagement. When counsellors give clients complete attention, speakers respond positively by interacting on a deeper level, perhaps by disclosing personal information or by becoming more relaxed.</p>