Counselling Questions – Part 4 of 8

Envisioning the Future: Questions for Exploring the Desired Outcome In counselling, future-focused questions help clients imagine a reality where their desired changes have already taken place. This technique shifts the conversation away from current struggles and toward hope, possibility, and action. When clients visualise their ideal future, they gain insight into what truly matters to …

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Superpower – a poem…

What's a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? This little missive in no way reflects me or anything about me. I am sure it will resonate with some people, but not me, I have absolutely no concept of low self esteem, depression or anxiety. I am the happiest person I know …

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Counselling Questions – Part 3 of 8.

RESOURCES FOR THE OUTCOME Exploring Resources for Achieving the Desired Outcome In counselling, identifying personal resources—such as strengths, skills, and supportive relationships—plays a crucial role in helping clients achieve their goals. The following resource-based questions guide clients toward recognizing the internal and external assets they already possess, fostering a sense of capability and confidence. These …

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Counselling Questions – Part 2 of 8.

History of the Outcome Questions - continuation from part one. Exploring Desired Outcomes in Counselling In counselling, desired outcome questions serve as a powerful tool to help clients identify their strengths, reconnect with past successes, and envision a future where they achieve their goals. These questions shift the focus from problems to possibilities, encouraging clients …

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Counselling Questions – Part 1 of 8

Counsellin Questions - Part 1. This is the first in a series on counselling questions. As a counsellor it can sometimes be difficult to ask a question which is not the same old, same old you always use. Although there are many 'standard' questions which are great to start a session with, or to use in the first few minutes, it is sometimes difficult not to repeat oneself over and over again.