What is Pluralistic Counselling, and how does it benefit you?

What is Pluralistic Counselling, and how does it benefit you?

Historically using a only one theory at a time was considered best practice in counselling, such as psychoanalytical (think Freud) or Behaviour Therapy. It was considered better practice to do this as there was more of an evidence base. Then psychologists started combining theories such as Behaviour Therapy with Cognitive Therapy and developing new integrated theories such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

As the profession of Counselling has grown new theories and integrations have emerged, and counsellors have begun integrating different views.

Pluralism is a recent approach to integration that has growing evidence to support its value and contribution to the field of psychotherapy. Pluralism is notably more fluid, flexible and integrative then other methods.

At The Counselling Avenue, we use a pluralistic approach to determine your goals and needs. Working collaboratively with you we then use this information to work with you in a way that suits you. No two people are ever receiving the same treatment plan each one is individualised for you and is based on things that you like. This might include play therapy, art therapy, narrative therapy, meditation or any other therapy that you resonate with.

If you have never heard of any of these, that's ok. Just have a chat with us to find out more. You can also find out more about pluralistic counselling at the pluralistic practice website.