YOUNG COUNSELLORS: THE IMPACT OF AGE ON CLIENT WORK AND SELF-ESTEEM

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED

Eligibility Criteria:

To participate in this research study, you must:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Be a trainee or qualified counsellor with a minimum of 50 client hours.
• Work with clients over the age of 18.
• Reside in the United Kingdom.
• Be fluent in English.
• Have personal experiences and reflections on how your age relates to your counselling practice and
self-esteem.

If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study for a Master's degree in Clinical
Counselling at the University of Chester. This study explores the impact of being a young
counsellor, focusing on client work and the counsellor’s self-esteem.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

• Time Commitment: 60 to 90 minutes.
• Format:
A semi-structured interview via Microsoft Teams.
• Focus:
Reflect on your personal and professional experiences as a young counsellor and
discuss how your age has influenced your self-esteem and client work.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

• Make a Difference: Contribute to informative research for current and future young
counsellors.

• Fill a Gap: Help address an under-researched area in the field of counselling.

INTERESTED?

Contact Kasey Morris for more information or to register your interest:

1800050@chester.ac.uk

You can see the flyer here.