Contemporary Humanistic Counselling Theory

CONTEMPORARY
HUMANISTIC
COUNSELLING THEORY

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Essay on person Centered therapy (PCT)...................................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Humanistic therapy can be understood as a mental health therapy, which describe the
significance of inner self which is important to lead the person to live their life fullest (Bolton,
2020). It is mainly based on the philosophy that everyone has the different aspect to see the
world. This essay covers the area which involves the person centered therapy along with its main
concepts. it further illustrates the Approach of traditional therapy which influence the
contemporary therapy.
MAIN BODY
Essay on person Centered therapy (PCT)
Person centred therapy define as the humanistic approach which generally deals with the
aspects in which the person follows themselves consciously, instead of what the counsellor
conveys their own unconscious thoughts. This theory was first developed by the Carl Rogers in
the year 1940s. It is the theory which is different from the traditional therapies. As every theory
are non-directive and empathic approach but this theory is unique as it enables the individual to
move forward. Roger’s Belief is that every person has the potential to fulfil their needs and
requirements. Therefore, person development theory is also known as the Rogerian therapy, this
theory has the major impact over the psychotherapy and in other disciplines (Pilarska, 2018). It
believes that instead of analysing that the person has the problematic behaviours and need
treatment for it, PCT identifies that every person has their own capacity and wish for their
growth and changes.
Rogers feels that person has their own understanding and self-concepts, basic nature and
attitudes. PCT trust the human believes and their potential it provides the individual a empath
and the positivity which enables them to facilitate change. In this therapist guides the person to
provide them cooperation and suitable structure which helps them to find their own solution by
themselves. It gives them a positivity to live their life fullest without any worries and to find the
solution by themselves to adapt the changes. As per the rogers it is important to have that the
relationship between the client and the therapist must in the order which is achievable to the
positive personal change. Therapist should be congruent and self-aware, it does not mean that
therapist should be a perfect image. Also, the other condition in this theory is that therapist must