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Why Are Counselling Theories Important In Profiling Professionals

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Counselling theories are extremely important to counselling professionals. Although some counsellors already gained their Master’s, sometimes they may fail to explain why theory is important in counselling. Theories can help counsellors to understand the dynamics of human behaviour and choose appropriate approaches to specific clients based on their situation. There are several well-known psychological theorists such as attribution theories, behavioural theories, cognitive theories and others. Theory helps inexperienced counsellors by serving as a “road map.” Novice counsellors can rely on theory to provide direction and help ensure they will be effective with clients. Theory also helps more experienced counsellors by facilitating their integration
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