Explain Non directive counselling

by Yuvi - April 16, 2021

Non directive counselling

Characteristics of Non directive counselling :

• It is a client-centered counselling.
• The client plays an active role.
• It is a growing process.
• The goal of this type of counselling is the integration of the independence of the client along with the solution of the problem.
• It is the best type of counselling as it is based not just on the problem but also on the client. So it is a handshake.
• It emphasizes on all-round development of the child.

Steps in non directive counselling

• The individual comes to the counsellor for help.
• The counsellor identifies and defines the problematic situation.
• The counsellor is friendly with the counselee and he encourages free expression of feelings regarding the problem of the individual.
• Counsellor accepts and recognizes the positive as well as negative feelings regarding the issue.
• Counsellor pays attention and leads the client from negative self-feeling to positive self-feeling.
• The counsellor helps the client to translate his insight into action.
• Positive steps are taken towards the solution of the problem.
• The counselling situation terminates.

Merits of non directive counselling

• It is a slow but sure process to make the individual capable of adjustment.
• No tests or tools are used in it.
• It reduces tension and relaxes the client.
• It is just like confession made in the church.

Limitations of non directive counselling

• It is usually more time consuming than other types of counselling.
• It depends too much on the ability and initiative of the counselee.