A Discuss two suitable counselling techniques that can assist Hassan in

attending his problem.

According to The Adoption of Some Counselling Techniques in Teaching Practice
Supervision Journal by Obazee G. E. & Obaseki F. N. , counselling is basically a
process in which a counsellor either assist one individual to explore his personal
issues or problems and to find solutions to them. Egbochuku (2009) cited
Egbochuku (2002) defined counselling as a face to face situation in which a
counsellor, by virtue of her training and skills, helps the client to face, perceive,
clarify, solve and resolve his adjustment problems/issues the counselling process is
thus a relationship because it involves interaction between the counsellor and the
counselee or an interaction in a group where the counsellor is an expert. It is a
helping relationship the outcome of which is self-growth for the counselee. The selfgrowth may be realized in the form of a new awareness of an aspect of ones
behaviour or a concrete change from an undesirable one.
In order to assist Hassan in attending his problem, some counselling techniques
need to be applied. There are various counselling techniques such as listening skills,
focusing, acceptance, feedback, engagement, encouragement, reflection of feelings,
paraphrasing, congruence, and trustworthiness. The most suitable counselling
techniques which can assist Hassan in attending his problem are acceptance and
feedback.
Acceptance is perceiving or tolerating an individual with a positive regard by
treating him as a worthwhile person. Corey, (1990) is of the view that acceptance is
a means of respect for an individual without discrimination. Regarding Hassan case,
the counselling techniques of acceptance can be used in attending his problem.
Here, acceptance implies an unconditional regard and care for Hassan given by the
counsellor no matter what his personality attributes are, acceptance is demonstrated
through listening attentively with understanding and communicating warmth. It is very
important to build good rapport between the counsellor and the client. Besides, it is
also important that these responses are expressed genuinely in order for Hassan to
understand that the counselling session is genuine. Apart from that, Kolo (1997)
stated that we can disapprove of an individuals behaviour and yet communicate to
him that we have regard, care and respect for his person. Back to Hassan case, in

counselling, the counsellors acceptance of Hassan is important for creating a warm,

nonthreatening welcoming atmosphere. This means, that the counsellor listens,
responds genuinely and shows warmth and likeness. This will make Hassan
perceive the counsellor as someone who genuinely respects and cares for him. By
doing this, Hassan will feels relaxed and freely to express himself.