The 19 Propositions in Person-Centred Theory
The 19 Propositions are the original theoretical framework underpinning the Person-Centred Approach. Formulated by Carl Rogers, they describe how individuals experience the world, how the self develops, how psychological distress arises, and how change becomes possible. Rather than offering techniques or interventions, the propositions provide a descriptive account of personality and behaviour grounded in subjective […]
The Role of the Counsellor in the Person-Centred Approach
In the Person-Centred Approach (PCA), the role of the counsellor is… surprisingly small and massive at the same time. No clever techniques. No psychological gymnastics. And no telling the client what to do. Instead, the counsellor becomes the facilitative conditions that allow the client to grow, understand themselves, and move toward their actualising tendency. This […]
Misunderstandings of the Person-Centred Approach
The Person-Centred Approach (PCA) is often described as simple, human, and relational — yet it is one of the most misunderstood approaches in counselling training. Students regularly encounter conflicting interpretations of what PCA involves, particularly around the counsellor’s role, the use of challenge, and the idea of non-directivity. Many of these misunderstandings come from confusion […]
The Orgasmic Self in Person Centred Theory
What Is the Orgasmic Self? The orgasmic self refers to a person’s capacity to experience life fully, bodily, emotionally, and authentically, without excessive fear, inhibition, or self-conscious control. In person-centred theory, the orgasmic self describes a way of being rather than a specific behaviour. It reflects a state in which the individual is: deeply connected […]