Re: Counselling.

I have just finshed studying for a diploma in counselling. One thing that is reinforced again and again is the need to be 'non-judgemental'. If you are being judgemental you send subtle (yet powerful) messages to the 'client' which will can anly do harm.

Also, the importance of the relationship is emphasized. Without feeling able to trust each other it's nigh on impossible to get any work done.

Noreen just gave the best definition of what counselling 'should' be. I can't better that.

I have had counselling myself in the past and I went through two 'naff' ones before I found somebody I could trust. Then it was like a breath of fresh air.

BTW it will soon be illegal (in the UK) for people to describe themselves as 'counsellors' without the necessary training.

Just my tuppenceworth.

Catrin