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*Welcome to Chris the Counsellor!*
My mission is to make counselling information accessible, engaging, and easy to understand - whether you're a budding therapist or simply curious about personal development, with a specific focus on the *Person-Centred Approach.*
*What You'll Find Here:*
🔹 *In-Depth Explorations* – Dive into foundational counselling theories and practices, including *Carl Rogers' 19 Propositions* and the *Actualising Tendency.*
🔹 *Key Concepts Simplified* – Understand core ideas like *Self-Concept,* *Conditions of Worth,* and *Organismic Valuing* with clear, digestible explanations.
🔹 *Practical Insights* – Learn how to apply counselling principles to enhance both *personal growth* and *professional practice.*
🔹 *Conversations with Therapists & Trainees* – Gain deeper insight into different perspectives, approaches, and real-world experiences in therapy.
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Chris The Counsellor
This is fun! I've never done one of these before :)
I am just planning my next video around authenticity and I thought I would do a bit of research (don't worry, your name isn't visible)
When you think about "being yourself," what feels like the biggest barrier?
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For those who were interested in my discussions with Mick Cooper about Pluralism and the Person-centred approach, I have just been shown a paper that captures the arguments I was trying to make, much better than I was able! What a relief!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14779757.2025…
New videos coming soon!!
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Chris The Counsellor
Firstly, I want to say a BIG welcome to all the new subscribers and students who are just starting their courses (or continuing them!)
I posted my first video here, exactly 6 years ago to the day. And in a beautiful way, it has also lined up with my 9,000th subscriber! So, it felt worth noting, and using it as a reason to say hello too :)
I know I can be a little slow with uploads, but I do hope the main core of what is available on the channel really helps in your learning and understanding. If there are any particular subjects that would be welcome, please feel free to let me know below.
Otherwise, ENJOY!
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In continuation of my series for the Wounds UK journal, my latest article focuses on the hidden costs of relentless positivity.
Are we sometimes too quick to cheer ourselves, or others, into optimism? In healthcare and caring professions, the pressure to “stay positive” can sometimes feel like the only way to survive. But what happens to all the emotions we push down in the process?
This piece explores:
🌱 The risks of denying our true feelings
⚖️ The tension between hope and honesty
🏖️ Why suppressing “negative” emotions is like holding a beach ball underwater - eventually, it bursts to the surface
🫱 The power of embracing the full spectrum of human experience to build resilience and sustain wellbeing
You can read the full article here - tinyurl.com/CTCWounds
Let me know what you think :)
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🚨 Update! 🚨
I’ve decided to remove all mid-roll ads from my videos to make your viewing experience smoother and more enjoyable. Now, there will only be one ad at the start—no interruptions, just content! ☺️
Since ads were my only source of income for this project, I’d truly appreciate any support to help keep it going, as it’s entirely self-funded. If you’ve enjoyed my videos or found value in them, consider buying me a coffee to support my work. ☕💙
You can do that here: www.buymeacoffee.com/christhecounsellor
Thank you so much for being part of this journey - your support means a great deal! ❤️
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Well it's a rare occasion where the tables were turned and I was asked the questions, but I am very happy to share with you, a video that I was asked to do with Harry @OnBecomingATherapist - covering the fundamentals of Person-centred Counselling as well as my own journey and process in the Therapy world.
Please have a look and let me know what you think below. Please support Harry's channel, which is a great resource from trainees, and is part of his own journey as a trainee Psychotherapist. ENJOY!
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Are you currently a Counselling Student? or recently qualified?
I am looking to speak to a student who is currently going through their studies or recently qualified for a discussion on my YouTube channel. I'd like to try and capture what it is like to be in training, your experience so far and anything you would like to share for others who are also currently training or thinking of training in the future.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, drop me an email at chris@christhecounsellor.co.uk and tell me a bit about your studies and why you would like to do this. I will be sure to reply to everyone and then hopefully choose one or two to create a video with.
Thanks in advance!
Chris
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