Introduction to counselling in health and social care. Unit 60 Level 3

Introduction to counselling skills. During this unit you will gain insight into: Counselling theories Skills and qualities of a counsellor Importance of counselling and supervision in Health and Social Care This unit does not give you a qualification to become a counsellor. To become a counsellor you must undertake rigorous training from a BPS recognised training provider.

What is counselling? Write down a definition of counselling Share this definition with the person next to you What is common about your definition with the person next to you? Now lets share with the group

What is counselling British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) definition of counselling “Counselling takes place; when a counsellor sees a client in a private and confidential setting to explore a difficulty the client is having. A distress they may be experiencing or perhaps their dissatisfaction with life, or loss of a sense of direction and purpose”

What is counselling It is always a request of the client to attend counselling Often clients have been referred. 50 % of people who see the GP with Psychological problems have depression. Now working in groups...

What does a counsellor do? The counsellor is qualified in counselling Defined confidentiality Managed activities Regular supersivion The client leads The clients chooses to attend or not Counselling code of ethic Set appointments The counsellor can begin to perceive the difficulties from the client's point of view and can help them to see things more clearly, possibly from a different perspective. Counselling is a way of enabling choice or change or of reducing confusion. It does not involve giving advice or directing a client to take a particular course of action. Counsellors do not judge or exploit their clients in any way. Counsellors do not discuss their own personal lives

Careers in counselling Education Criminal Alcohol and drugs Workplace Help-lines Some examples; – Cruse – Child-line – Samaritans

Codes of practice These are group rules.

Counselling terms Complete sheet Terms and benefits

Counselling/helping relationships can offer a variety of benefits for clients/service users. Sharing the burden Clarifying their situation Find out more information Seek additional support Find solutions They may feel like their not on their own Work towards goals Achieve desired goal

Create a case study Think about reasons clients/service users would need a helping relationship in health and social care. Write a case study to use in your role play