The Person-Centred Approach (also known as Person- or Client-Centred Therapy) was developed by American psychologist Carl Rogers (1902-1987), who was one of the founders of humanistic psychology alongside Abraham Maslow, Rollo May and Erich Fromm. Humanistic psychology believes people have the ability to resolve their own difficulties and change their lives in a positive way from their own inner resources. 

 

The approach sees the therapist in more of a facilitator role, not directing the therapy session and as being equal to the client.  The theory believes people are basically good and trustworthy beings with one real motivation  - to actualise into a fully functioning organism.

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Part of the philosophy behind the approach is the relationship, trust and openness between the therapist and client is key in the therapeutic room. In order for positive change to occur within the client, they need to be in a safe and non-judgemental environment where they can begin do discover themselves not under direction from others, but from within with only guidance from the therapist and it is based on this foundation that I offer counselling and therapy.​

 

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