Demonstrate my understanding of Counselling L2

Looking back at my old work feels rewarding, by this I mean I can see my growth, knowledge learnt and the person I have become, as If you are on your own journey then you will understand that it is not easy to look at who you are and be able to like yourself.

Im not saying I like myself 100% , but I do like the person I am becoming :))

Question

Demonstrate your understanding of the terms counselling, counselling skills and other helping relationships.

My understanding of the term counselling is that it is always at the request of the client who is having difficulty or feeling any distress in their life. The counsellor provides the client with the core conditions and allowing the client to grow and understand themselves in their own way. This is always done in a private and confidential place having a beginning, middle and an end. Counselling is done in a one to one way building trust, listening and understanding feelings. Counselling is a way to self-help and you won’t find a counsellor trying to solve your problems for you but they will travel your journey with you.

My understandings of the term counselling skills are skills you learn over time in your own development and are always learning in helping people to change as they learn to think things through for themselves, by developing skills in active listening and responding appropriately it enables you to become a better listener for the client, helping to make your relationship stronger and genuine.  

My understanding of the term other helping relationships is that you can and have lots of different types of relationships around you in your every day life without knowing you have them, like with your doctor, hairdressers, faith/church, schools, friends and family and your neighbours, some are stronger relationships than others. However many of these people you may find helpful some if not most does not have the training or a contract or any boundaries and may not be confidential; most of these people will try and fix your problem, or want to do things for you. This can sometimes be hurtful if people are prejudging you or if you don’t feel you have been heard, this can lead to relationships breaking down. 

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