Counsellors /psychotherapists working with clients who experience poverty needed for a study exploring the role of advocacy in therapy
Why Participate?
Research has consistently shown that poverty is closely associated with mental ill health, low numbers of people accessing therapy, and poorer therapeutic outcomes.
Social justice advocacy work alongside therapy could have a supportive impact for clients.
Your knowledge and experience of working with people experiencing poverty could help the therapeutic professions provide better services for those experiencing poverty.
Research aim:
To explore the role of the counselling and psychotherapy profession in social justice advocacy. The study aims to prioritise the experience of therapists working with clients who struggle to afford necessities, such as food or heating their homes.
Who Can Participate?
English speaking, UK based counsellors and psychotherapists (both qualified and working towards qualification) currently working with clients who experience poverty.
Taking Part:
路 Online interview (approx. 60 minutes)
路 Interviews will be recorded and transcribed.
路 All data provided will be confidential and anonymised
About the Researcher:
My name is Rachael, I am a qualified humanistic counsellor and MA student at York St John University. My research project reflects my interest and passion in accessible counselling, particularly for those who live in poverty. 鈥傗�傗�傗�傗��
More information will be given prior to interview. If you are interested in taking part in the study, please send an email to Rachael.Cawthorne@yorksj.ac.uk