In: Nursing
Describe your previous experiences in interviewing and counseling clients using client centered counseling formats
Client-centered or person-centered counseling or therapy lets the client have a lead in his therapy, discussions in such a manner that he/she will discover his/her solutions. Here the therapist is just a considerate moderator, listening without authoritative judgment and accepting the client's view arising from his/her experiences without changing the direction of the conversation. As the name 'client-centered' indicates, the therapist encourages, supports, and guides the client, letting him/her be the central decision-maker, without interfering in the process of the client's self-discovery. This improves the client's self-confidence and his/her confidence in the therapist. This form of client-focused therapy is often found to be useful in people suffering from depression/anxiety, bereavement, abuse, stress or similar mental health issues. For this therapy to be successful the therapist should always have an unconditional appreciation for the patient, along with an empathetic understanding and congruence.