Consciously uncoupling from counselling practice

Abstract

This Notes from the Front Line article outlines the reasons for one counsellor's decision to leave counselling practice indefinitely. Four reasons are given for this decision: counselling is not an apolitical act, economic inequality, systemic superficial support for diversity, and burnout. It is contended that too often the counselling profession neglects the socio-political context, and that both therapists and clients can suffer from this oversight. To overcome this, a call for unity in the profession is made to advocate for systemic changes to improve inclusivity and equality for therapists and clients alike.