🌱 Level 1 – What Is Counselling?
What is counselling?
Counselling is:
- Talking about your feelings
- Getting emotional support
- Having a safe place to talk
A counsellor:
- Listens
- Does not judge
- Helps you understand your feelings
Counselling is private (confidential).
🧠 What counselling helps with
Counselling can help when you feel:
- Sad
- Anxious
- Stressed
- Confused
- Overwhelmed
You can talk about:
- Mental health
- Relationships
- Trauma
- Loss or change
🧑🤝🧑 What a counsellor does
A counsellor:
- Listens carefully
- Gives you time
- Helps you explore feelings
A counsellor does NOT:
- Tell you what to do
- Make decisions for you
⚠️ Counselling is NOT advocacy
Counselling:
- Focuses on feelings and emotions
Advocacy:
- Focuses on rights and choices
Both are important, but different.
🛡️ Feeling safe in counselling
Counselling should be:
- Respectful
- Kind
- Safe
You can:
- Stop at any time
- Choose what to share
- Ask questions
❓ Level 1 Questions
-
Counselling is about:
☐ Cleaning and shopping
☑ Talking about feelings -
A counsellor should:
☑ Listen
☐ Make decisions -
Is counselling private?
☑ Yes
☐ No
🌟 Level 1 Key Message
Counselling helps people feel heard and supported.
🧠 Level 2 – Counselling in More Detail
What counselling really is
Counselling is a talking therapy.
It helps people:
- Understand emotions
- Cope with difficulties
- Build emotional strength
Counselling supports mental health and wellbeing.
🛋️ Types of counselling
Counselling can be:
- One-to-one
- Short-term or long-term
- In person or online
Some counselling focuses on:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Confidence
🔐 Confidentiality and safety
Confidentiality means:
- What you say is private
Information may be shared if:
- Someone is at serious risk
- The law says it must be shared
Counsellors must explain this clearly.
🧩 Counselling vs advocacy (clear difference)
| Counselling | Advocacy |
|---|---|
| Feelings | Rights |
| Emotions | Choices |
| Mental health | Services |
| Listening | Speaking up |
Both support people — in different ways.
🤝 Choice and control
People in counselling:
- Choose what to talk about
- Can say no
- Can stop sessions
Counselling is voluntary (your choice).
🎓 Training and ethics
Counsellors:
- Must be trained
- Follow ethical rules
- Respect boundaries
They must NOT:
- Give legal advice
- Pressure people
- Break trust
❓ Level 2 Questions
-
Counselling mainly supports:
☑ Emotional wellbeing
☐ Legal rights -
Confidentiality means:
☑ Keeping things private
☐ Sharing everything -
Can someone leave counselling if they want?
☑ Yes
☐ No
🌟 Level 2 Key Message
Counselling supports emotional health and recovery.
✅ How This Fits Your Book
This is now a complete module for your structure:
Chapter 7 – Communication & Support
➡️ Module 6 – Counselling (Level 1 & 2 Combined)
💡 Optional Next Add-Ons (when you’re ready)
You’re building this really well, so the natural next pieces would be:
🔹 Easy Read Extensions
- When to use Counselling / Advocacy / Both
- Counselling vs Therapy vs Mentoring
- What happens in your first session
🔹 Level 3 (Future)
- Safeguarding limits
- Boundaries
- Trauma-informed care
🔹 Practical Tools
- Feelings charts
- Session preparation sheet
- “How to ask for help” guide
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