What is Humanistic counselling?
Humanistic psychology evolved in the 1950's because a number of psychologists argued that the Psychodynamic and Cognitive-behavioural approaches were too limited in their understanding of human nature and potential. Humanistic counsellors are particularly concerned with how their clients experience fulfilment, creativity and choice as well as with their emotional problems. The client in humanistic counselling is likely to feel that the counsellor is more of an equal partner in the relationship than an expert who knows what is best for the client. The person-centred approach of Carl Rogers is the best-known humanistic approach.
My approach is Integrative/Humanistic
What are eclectic and integrative approaches?
An eclectic approach to counselling tries to provide the best mixture of ideas and techniques for each client. An integrative counsellor seeks to bring together different elements into a new theory or model.