Abstract
The aim of this essay is to critically examine the philosophical bases of counselling psychology. The essay will start by exploring the philosophical traditions of counselling psychology. The essay will then attempt to reflect on the values of the profession, as well as its stance in relation to the scientist-practitioner and reflective-practitioner models. Finally, the author will reflect on her own personal philosophy.
Publisher
British Psychological Society
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,Applied Psychology,Clinical Psychology
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