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:
You can see the flyer here.