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Hi Ross, Im glad you Brough up the topic of self-disclosure. Ever since I learnt about it, I have been debating whether ornate I would incorporate it with my clients. Self-disclosure in counselling refers to when the therapist chooses to share their personal information or experiences with the client during a counselling session (Richards, 2018). The decision to engage in self-disclosure is made by the counsellor and is based on their clinical judgement. Self-disclosure can be useful in therapy, when used in moderation. This is because it help build rapport with the client, which helps strengthen the therapeutic relationship while increasing trust between both parties (Richards, 2018). Additionally, self-disclosure could also serve as a model for healthy communication and emotional expression, since clients can learn how to navigate and share their own thoughts and feelings by watching the therapist do so (Richards, 2018). On the other hand, if self- disclosure is done too often, then it could shift the focus from client to counsellor, which reduces the effectiveness of the session. Furthermore, if not managed carefully, counsellor self-disclosure can trigger countertransference reactions in the client, whereby their emotions and reactions are directed towards the counsellor's disclosure rather than their own issues. What are the key factors counsellors should consider when deciding whether or not to use self-disclosure with their client? References Richards, A. (2018). Some thoughts of self-disclosure. The Psychoanalytic Review, 105 (2), 137-156.

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