Characteristics & Goals of Counselling | Characteristics of Counsellor | Clinical Counselling Course

📚 Basic Concepts of Clinical Counselling – Certificate Course 🎓 Organized by: Department of Psychology Shree M. P. Shah Arts and Science College, Surendranagar 📅 Date: 22 May 2026 🎤 Speakers: Dr. Ronak Parmar Dr. Pratik Acharya 📖 Topics Covered: 🔹 Characteristics & Goals of Counselling 🔹 Characteristics of Counsellor This lecture introduces the fundamental nature and objectives of counselling along with the essential qualities required for becoming an effective counsellor. Participants learned about the purpose of counselling, personal growth, adjustment, decision-making, and the professional characteristics that contribute to successful helping relationships. 🔹 Key Topics Covered: ✅ Meaning and Characteristics of Counselling ✅ Goals and Objectives of Counselling ✅ Personal Growth and Self-Understanding ✅ Decision Making and Problem Solving ✅ Mental Health Promotion ✅ Characteristics of an Effective Counsellor ✅ Empathy and Active Listening ✅ Communication Skills ✅ Professional Ethics and Confidentiality ✅ Therapeutic Relationship Building ✅ Personal and Professional Competencies of Counsellors This lecture was delivered as part of the online Certificate Course "Basic Concepts of Clinical Counselling." 🌱 Understanding the Purpose of Counselling 🌱 Developing Effective Counselling Competencies #Counselling #GoalsOfCounselling #Counsellor #CounsellingSkills #ClinicalCounselling #Psychology #MentalHealth #Empathy #ActiveListening #ProfessionalEthics #DrRonakParmar #DrPratikAcharya #CertificateCourse #PsychologyEducation