Counseling Theories August 3, 1999

Running head: Coun. v. Psychotherapy

Counseling v. psychotherapy is there a difference between the two? This

paper will attempt to prove that there are several differences between

counseling and psychotherapy. While counseling and psychotherapy have

several different elements in each, the following information will also attempt

to show the reader that there are some areas where the two overlap. At times

this was a confusing topic to research. A fine line distinguishes the two topics

and one must look hard to see this line. Definition of Counseling

One survey taken by Gustad suggests a definition of counseling where he

Counseling is a learning-oriented process, carried on in a

simple, one to one social environment, in which a counselor,

professionally competent in relevant psychological skills and

knowledge, seeks to assist the client by methods appropriate

to the latter's needs and within the context of the total

personnel program, to learn more about himself, to learn

how to put such understanding into effect in relation to

manipulations into self fulfilling potentials (p. 9). Shostrom also feels that

transference is helpful and the client may be able to see what he is trying to do

Psychotherapy tends to last a while longer. Sessions range from two to

could be if a spouse was abusing the other spouse it could stem from the

Rogers, C. (1951). Client Centered Therapy. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

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Approximate Word count = 1885
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)