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Counselling is a professional relationship intended to empower clients to create desired change in their lives, and applies mental health, psychological and human development principles to address wellness, personal growth or career development. Counsellors listen in a way that supports clients’ personal awareness and growth. Counsellors assist clients in finding their inner power and voice, by incorporating specific professional competencies to promote change in the affective, behavioural, relational and spiritual aspects of self.

 

Using psychological practices and techniques that are individualized to the client, the counsellor creates a safe space for the client. This relational process involves counsellors helping clients come to their own understandings and meaning making. Clients’ control what happens in session, from what they choose to say or not say, which topics are important to focus on, and the goals they want to set in their personal lives.

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