Counselling & Therapy Approaches Module (Easy Read + PowerPoint) Chapter 7 Module 6

 

---

SLIDE 1 – TITLE

Counselling & Therapy Approaches
Easy Read Training Module

---

SLIDE 2 – WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• What counselling is

• What therapy is

• Types of therapy

• How therapy helps

---

SLIDE 3 – WHAT IS COUNSELLING?

• Counselling is talking to a trained person

• It helps people talk about feelings

• It is safe and confidential

🟢 Symbol ideas: speech bubble, listening ear

---

SLIDE 4 – WHAT IS THERAPY?

• Therapy is treatment for mental health

• It helps people feel better

• It can help with thoughts and behaviour

🟢 Symbol ideas: brain, heart, support

---

SLIDE 5 – WHY DO PEOPLE USE THERAPY?

• Feeling sad or anxious

• Stress or worry

• Trauma or past experiences

• Relationship problems

---

SLIDE 6 – WHAT HAPPENS IN THERAPY?

• You talk to a therapist

• The therapist listens

• You are not judged

• You can talk about anything

🟢 Symbol ideas: talking, listening, safe space

---

THERAPY APPROACHES

SLIDE 7 – COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)

• CBT looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviour

• Thoughts affect how we feel

• Changing thoughts can help feelings

🟢 Symbol ideas: brain, arrows, thinking bubbles

---

SLIDE 8 – PERSON-CENTRED THERAPY

• Focus on the person

• Therapist listens and understands

• No judgement

• Builds trust and confidence

🟢 Symbol ideas: person, heart, support

---

SLIDE 9 – PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPY

• Looks at past experiences

• Past can affect present behaviour

• Helps understand patterns

🟢 Symbol ideas: memory, timeline

---

SLIDE 10 – MINDFULNESS

• Focus on the present moment

• Helps reduce stress

• Uses breathing and calm thinking

🟢 Symbol ideas: breathing, calm, leaf

---

SLIDE 11 – SOLUTION-FOCUSED THERAPY

• Focus on solutions

• Set goals

• Look at what is working

🟢 Symbol ideas: target, goal, check mark

---

SLIDE 12 – DBT (DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY)

• Helps with strong emotions

• Teaches coping skills

• Helps with self-control

🟢 Symbol ideas: balance, emotion scale

---

SLIDE 13 – EMDR THERAPY

• Helps with trauma

• Helps process difficult memories

• Uses eye movements or tapping

🟢 Symbol ideas: eyes, memory, healing

---

SLIDE 14 – HOW THERAPY HELPS

• Reduces stress

• Improves mood

• Builds coping skills

• Improves confidence

---

SLIDE 15 – WHO CAN HAVE THERAPY?

• Anyone can have therapy

• Children, adults, older people

• People with mental health needs

---

SLIDE 16 – IMPORTANT RULES

• Therapy is private (confidential)

• You can ask questions

• You can stop if you need to

---

SLIDE 17 – THERAPY AND SUPPORT

• Therapy can be part of support

• It may include:

  • Counselling

  • Medication

  • Support groups

---

SLIDE 18 – SELF-CARE IN THERAPY

• Take your time

• Be honest

• Ask for help

• Be patient with yourself

---

SLIDE 19 – ACTIVITY

• What is counselling?

• What is therapy?

• Name one type of therapy

• How can therapy help?

---

SLIDE 20 – QUIZ

1. Therapy helps people feel better
   ☐ True ☐ False

2. CBT focuses on:
   ☐ Thoughts and feelings
   ☐ Food

3. Therapy is:
   ☐ Judgemental
   ☐ Supportive

4. Anyone can have therapy
   ☐ Yes ☐ No

5. Therapy is confidential
   ☐ True ☐ False

---

SLIDE 21 – KEY MESSAGE

💙 Therapy helps people
💙 Talking helps
💙 You are not alone

---

SLIDE 22 – THANK YOU

Thank you for learning
Any questions?