Abstract
Background: Research suggests using formal outcome assessment can provide additional validation for clinical judgement and aid practitioners in providing a better service for their clients; however, very few articles have been published by psychologists evaluating their own practice. As part of the values of a reflexive practitioner, it is important to evaluate practice systematically to inform future work. Aim: This practitioner case study looks at the effect of therapy on client reported functioning, psychological distress and ratings of the therapeutic alliance using short standardised outcome measures (ORS, CORE-10 and SRS). Methodology: The participants were 13 clients in a higher education college during a 12-month trainee counselling psychologist's placement. Findings: There was an improvement in overall functioning (ORS) and rating of therapeutic alliance (SRS) (p
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 235-243 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Counselling and Psychotherapy Research |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 23 Sept 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2016 |
Keywords
- case study
- counselling
- practice evaluation
- training
