Counselling psychology as observed by a drone1

Abstract

Whilst many counselling psychologists have done excellent work, there are many questions to be raised. Have the structures which came into being around 10–12 years ago helped or hindered? Have we had sufficient empirical tools to hand to test the outcomes of our labours? Is the current training wide enough and deep enough? What of our theoretical concerns and value systems?These issues are briefly commented upon and pointers to the future are outlined with the hope that a kind reader might be encouraged to pursue a refreshed direction with beneficial outcomes for their varied clients.