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The experiences of counselling for persons with ME

Ward, Tony; Hogan, Kevin; Stuart, Viki; Singleton, Elizabeth

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Authors

Tony Ward Tony.Ward@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Counselling & Psychotherapy

Kevin Hogan

Viki Stuart

Elizabeth Singleton



Abstract

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy A number of studies have evaluated counselling interventions for people with myalgic encephalitis, but few report client perceptions in any detail. This study seeks to explore client perceptions using a qualitative methodology. A sample of 25 individuals with myalgic encephalitis were interviewed about their experiences in counselling. The interviews were transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis using grounded theory principles. The analysis showed that people with myalgic encephalitis endure significant changes to their lives, often involving great loss and trauma. After seeking help through counselling, participants had experienced a wide variety of approaches and there were positive and negative perceptions of each. Other perceptions related to therapist characteristics and the way in which interventions were carried out. Recommendations for practitioners are given.

Citation

Ward, T., Hogan, K., Stuart, V., & Singleton, E. (2008). The experiences of counselling for persons with ME. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 8(2), 73-79. https://doi.org/10.1080/14733140801972760

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jun 1, 2008
Deposit Date Nov 10, 2010
Publicly Available Date Nov 15, 2016
Journal Counselling and Psychotherapy Research
Print ISSN 1473-3145
Electronic ISSN 1746-1405
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 8
Issue 2
Pages 73-79
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/14733140801972760
Keywords myalgic encephalitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, counselling, user perceptions
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1012365
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733140801972760
Additional Information Additional Information : This is an electronic version of an article published in Ward, Tony and Hogan, Kevin and Stuart, Viki and Singleton, Elizabeth (2008) The experiences of counselling for persons with ME. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 8 (2). pp. 73-79. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research is available online at: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1080/14733140801972760.

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