Explain eclectic counselling

by Yuvi - April 16, 2021

Eclectic counselling

Characteristics of Eclectic Counselling

• It is a combination of Directive and Non directive counselling.
• The counsellor can start with Directive but if and when the situation demands the counsellor may switch over to non-directive counselling and vice-versa.
• It is flexible in nature.

Steps in eclectic counselling

• Diagnosis of the cause
• Analysis of the problem
• Preparation of a tentative plan for modifying factors related to the problem.
• Securing effective conditions for counselling.
• Interview and stimulating the client to develop his own resources and to assume his responsibilities for trying new modes of adjustments.
• Proper handling of any related problems which may contribute to adjustment.

Process in eclectic counselling

• Client comes to the counsellor
• Interview of counselee by counsellor.
• During interview, the counsellor uses both techniques directive and non-directive.
• Counsellor proceeds in such a way that counselee becomes wiser to deal with all problems in the present and future also.

Merits of eclectic counselling

• Freedom of choice and expression is open to both counsellor as well as client.
• Both of them adjust to serve the purpose of relationship.
• Both of them have confidence and faith in the relationship.
• There is flexibility – no hard and fast rule.

Limitations of eclectic counselling

• According to most thinkers, eclecticism is not possible.
• It is a very idealistic method to apply.
• Directive and non-directive cannot be merged together.
• It is very vague, superficial and opposite.