What is Pluralistic Counselling?

With all the different kinds of therapy available now it can feel overwhelming, especially if you are new to counselling. CBT, EMDR, NLP, Psychodynamic, Integrative… What do they all mean, what’s the difference, and how do you know which one is right for you?

And now I add to the mix by telling you I’m a Pluralistic Counsellor, which you may never even have heard of…

Let me tell you a bit about the Pluralistic approach, how it can help you, and what to expect in the therapy room.

(My degree in Pluralistic Counselling took 3 years, but I’m going to cut to the chase…)

The Pluralistic approach in a nutshell…

Pluralistic counsellors believe…

There is no one right way to deal with our emotional and behavioural problems. There are lots of things that can potentially help us. Pluralistic counsellors often draw on a range of therapeutic ideas, so your therapy is uniquely tailored to you; what suits you and what is most helpful for you.

It’s your therapy. Pluralistic therapists take your preferences into account every step of the way, actively involving you in your own therapeutic journey.

You are you, with all your experience of your life, and nobody knows you better than you. It’s likely that you already have a good idea of what works for you, and what doesn’t. If you are seeking therapeutic help, you are already taking an active role in trying to deal with your distress.

Pluralistic therapists believe that the most effective therapy happens when the relationship between client and counsellor is based on compassion, collaboration and trust. We work together.