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How to Give Feedback Without Being a Dick About It
Giving feedback is awkward. You don't want to hurt feelings or sound judgemental. Here's how to be honest, specific, and kind all at once.
Apr 77 min read


BACP and CPCAB: What Is the Difference and Does It Matter?
BACP is a professional membership body. CPCAB is a qualifications awarding body. Learn how they differ, how they work together, and what this means for your training.
Apr 64 min read


Paraphrasing Skills in Counselling: What They Are and How to Use Them
Paraphrasing in counselling means reflecting back what a client said in your own words. Learn what the skill involves, how to use it, and the most common mistakes helpers make.
Apr 15 min read


How to Help Someone Meet Their Objectives (Not Yours)
Students impose their agenda when clients are unclear or bring objectives that feel wrong. Learn to work with their objectives, not yours.
Mar 318 min read


How to Show Congruence in Counselling (With Practical Examples)
Congruence in counselling means your inner experience and outer expression match. Learn what it looks like in practice with real session examples and how to develop it.
Mar 305 min read


What Is the Difference Between a Counsellor and a Therapist in the UK?
In the UK, neither counsellor nor therapist is a protected title. Learn the real differences in training, approach, and the kind of work each role involves.
Mar 264 min read


The Way You Relate to People Is Your Most Important Tool
Your relational capacity is your most important tool, not your techniques. Learn why examining how you relate to people is essential counselling work.
Mar 248 min read


Why You Must Recognise Your Own Prejudices in Counselling
Unexamined prejudice shapes what you hear and how you respond. Learn why recognising your own prejudices matters in counselling and what CPCAB Level 2 students need to know.
Mar 234 min read


What Helpee Means in Counselling (And Why the Word Matters)
A helpee is the person receiving help in a counselling relationship. Learn what the term means, where it comes from, and how it is used in CPCAB Level 2 training.
Mar 194 min read
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