What is Person-Centred Therapy?

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination."

CARL ROGERS

Client- or person-centred therapy focuses on maximising your ability to find solutions with the right amount of support from me. It is a non-directive approach requiring you to actively take the reins during each session, allowing you to guide the direction. Based on the theory of Carl Rogers, developed in the 1940s, person-centred therapy is rooted in the belief that the person has all the answers from within to thrive, so the therapist empowers you to find the answers. It's a therapy that comes under the humanistic umbrella, and humanistic psychology believes that we all contain untapped potential.

You decide what to talk about, not me as your counsellor, but your our relationship is an integral part of your therapy. Sessions focus as much on the present as the past - and on a free environment to be you. Person-centred therapy requires me to focus on your needs rather than give an in-depth analysis of your difficulties. I actively listen to you and understand how the world works from your point of view. The goals of this practice include:

• Increasing your self-awareness.
• Improving your ability to use self-direction to make desired changes.
• Increasing the clarity of your values.
• Improving your self-esteem and boosting your self-confidence.

Person-centred therapy has three core conditions: unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence.

Key Principles are:

• Unconditional Positive Regard: As your counsellor I offer acceptance, non-judgment, and just respecting you just as you are, without judgement, while at the same time holding a vision of your full potential. This unconditional positive regard creates a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration and growth.

• Empathy: I strive to understand your experience from your perspective and communicate this understanding back to you. I work to understand what you have been through and how you see the world. Empathy helps you feel heard, validated, and understood, fostering deeper self-awareness and personal growth.

• Congruence: I am authentic, genuine, and transparent in my interactions with you. I don't pretend to be all-knowing or superior. This builds your trust in me and allows you to be more open and honest in your self-exploration.

The counselling sessions focus on you and prioritise your agenda, concerns, and goals. I encourage you to lead the therapeutic process by facilitating your own self-discovery and empowering you to make choices consistent with your values and aspirations.

Through this process you develop a stronger sense of who you are and thus you will make choices that are more aligned with your core values.

To book an appointment, contact me at 0413829141.

What are the benefits of Person-Centred Therapy?

• Enhanced self-awareness: Through the therapeutic relationship and my empathetic reflections, you gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, leading to increased self-awareness.

• Personal growth and self-actualisation: Person-centred therapy facilitates your exploration of your authentic self and empowers you to make choices aligned with your values, encouraging personal growth and self-actualisation.

• Improved well-being: Person-centred therapy can improve emotional well-being, self-esteem, and self-acceptance as you develop a stronger sense of who you are and a more positive self-image.

• Strengthened resilience and coping skills: Develop more effective coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills as you gain insight into your experiences, and greater trust in your capabilities.