Chapter 1: Advanced Microskills and Counselling Presence

Meeting Recording:

Advanced Counselling Course CT Group-20260120_183238-Meeting Recording.mp4

Readings:

Week 1 reading 1

Week 1 Reading 2

Reflective Exercise: Counselling Presence & Microskills

Take a moment to reflect on your current counselling style and professional presence.

In 300–400 words, respond to the following prompts:

  1. How would you currently describe your counselling presence when working with a client? Consider your abilities and the areas you lack confidence in. Are you able to remain emotionally attuned, attentive, and responsive in sessions?

  2. Which microskills (e.g. attending, reflection, use of silence, immediacy, or emotional tracking) do you feel most confident using, and why?

  3. Identify one microskill you find more challenging or tend to avoid. What do you think contributes to this difficulty?

  4. What is one intentional change you would like to make to your counselling presence as you progress through this course?

Due Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026

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