Integrating neuroscience into counselling psychology: Exploring the views and experiences of UK-based counselling psychologists

Abstract

It has been suggested that counselling psychology can both harness from and add to the field of neuroscience in a unique way, to continually improve understanding and interventions for our species’ mental health (Goss, 2015; Rizq, 2007). However, this view is often communicated by single or collectively interested authors and may not represent the wider network of counselling psychologists. The aim of this research is to explore United Kingdom (UK) based counselling psychologists’ experiences and views on incorporating neuroscience into their work. These views may help shed some light on the current landscape of integration within the profession, and whether any further action could be beneficial for practice, research and clients.