Discover what empathy really means in counselling. Learn why it's more than just words, how to show authentic understanding, and avoid common Level 2 mistakes.

Worried about being exposed in counselling training? Here's how we approach self-discovery as invitation, not demand – and why emotional safety matters.

Counselling training is lots of mini "aha" moments. Not one big epiphany – many small ones, arriving quietly over time. At first, it feels like separate pieces with some commonality. Theory here. A skill there. A reflection somewhere else. But as we move through the course, something shifts. Students start noticing the intersections – where strands overlap, inform each other, thread between themselves. Those moments where theory, experiential learning, and practise begin to b

A personal account of what happens when ruptures aren't held safely in CPCAB counselling training – and why relational depth matters.

For counselling students, ending a session is a critical skill so the other person feels held and safe after the session. But many stumble with this question when ending a session. In the last few minutes of a role-play session, the goal for counselling students is to wind down the session and land it gently to a close, returning the other person safely. The Common Question Counselling Students Should Avoid When Ending a Session Yet it’s common for students ask in those last

Learn how authenticity is counselling can transform your therapy sessions

Paraphrasing is a Crucial Technique for Counselling Students to Build Trust and Connection.

Here are five alternatives for asking the question “how does that make you feel?”. I'll guarantee the 4th one is going to surprise you. How does that make you feel? This is common question that trainee counsellors and counsellors can still get caught out by. It’s not uncommon to want to ask the question: “How does that make your feel?”. It is, after all, much of what counselling is about: to connect with your feelings and experience. However, it can be detrimental to the clie

A counselling session and a helping session are two different settings. What makes the difference?