Some typical criticisms of Person-Centred arise from a Psychodynamic perspective in that Person-Centred ignores the real issues, declaring faults as human by focusing on the positive rather than actual causes of ‘issues.’ The Person-Centred Counsellor’s non-directive approach can be considered in a negative way by failing to be proactive and provide solutions.
In my opinion the Person-Centred approach and the core conditions defined by Rogers are beneficial to any therapeutic relationship to serve as a ‘base’ approach which sometimes may be enough to promote positive change in clients depending on their unique circumstances, experience and presentations. Whilst I will always adopt the Person-Centred approach to establish a therapeutic relationship
In my opinion the Person-Centred approach and the core conditions defined by Rogers are beneficial to any therapeutic relationship to serve as a ‘base’ approach which sometimes may be enough to promote positive change in clients depending on their unique circumstances, experience and presentations. Whilst I will always adopt the Person-Centred approach to establish a therapeutic relationship