Mark Archer

This is based on the principle that the counsellor provides three “Core Conditions” (or essential attributes) that are,  in and of themselves,  therapeutic.

 

These are:

-  Unconditional Positive Regard:  Warm,  positive feelings,  regardless of the person’s behaviour.

-  Empathic Understanding :  The ability to imagine oneself in another person’s position.

-  Congruence :  Honesty and Openness.

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The counsellor uses the relationship with the client as a means of healing and change.