Editorial Information asymmetry and counselling psychology: 'Noledge is Power'

Abstract

Content & FocusThis editorial reflects upon the concept of ‘information asymmetry’ within counselling psychology. As therapists we commonly prize our psychological knowledge and attend workshop after workshop to provide us with more. We then attempt to wield the knowledge that we have attained in a sensitive and ethically minded way in our work with clients. As such, this sophisticated navigation of information asymmetry is present within our daily therapeutic routines. In contrast, it could be argued that within the more equal playing field of research, we are less forthcoming with our experience and expertise. Prior to moving to outline the wide ranging topics in this edition of Counselling Psychology Review,this reticence is briefly reflected upon and the implications of the recent, and future, Research Excellence Framework assessments are considered.