​​​Little Lodge Counselling

​​​​Person-Centred Counselling In Bexhill-On-Sea.

“When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.”

― Carl R. Rogers

The Person-Centred approach was created by Carl Rogers in the 1940's.

This methodology emphasises the client and their personal experience, with the counsellor taking a supportive role that allows the client to maintain control without offering advice or direction. The counsellor acts as a companion on the client's journey, rather than as a guide or authority figure, thereby enabling the client to engage in self-exploration. Person-centred counsellors strive to create an environment that embodies essential therapeutic conditions, including empathy towards the client, unconditional positive regard that reflects non-judgmental acceptance, and congruence, which ensures authenticity in communication.

Such an environment fosters a sense of acceptance, potentially leading the client to achieve self-acceptance. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) provides a page titled 'Explanation of theoretical approaches,' which outlines various counselling types. This resource can assist clients in making informed choices regarding the counselling approach that best meets their individual needs

This can be found at; http://www.bacp.co.uk/seeking_therapist/theoretical_approaches.php​

“A person is a fluid process, not a fixed and static entity; a flowing river of change, not a block of solid material; a continually changing constellation of potentialities, not a fixed quantity of traits.”

― Carl R. Rogers, On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy