This approach emphasizes the importance of human potential and seeks to compensate for the missing component of consciousness in the psychodynamic approach. The psychologist oriented towards the humanistic approach believes that human behavior is guided by the intentions and set of values of the individual (Association, 2014). Those who adhere to this orientation believe that there is both an unconscious and a conscious element in determining behavior. The unconscious element is considered the individual's application of learned norms and experience, while the conscious element is applied by making deliberate choices and decisions. A professional with a humanistic orientation will use different types of therapy such as client-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy or existential therapy (American Psychological, 2015). Client-centered therapy or person-centered therapy was developed by Carl Rogers and places the client as the leader of the therapy. This approach allows for growth and better self-understanding within the individual as they work through their problems, while the therapist is there to provide empathetic support (Australian, 2010). Gestalt therapy focuses on the individual's responsibility for his or her current situation and considers the relationships, environment, and social experiences that occur and influence behavior (Polster & Polster, 2010). This process involves the professional acting as a guide and offering advice to help the client deal with the current problem. Existential therapy is about allowing an individual the ability to live with their problems within their existence (Price, 2011). This means that a therapist uses this type of therapy to help clients understand what the current problem is and learn to deal with the consequences of that problem in their daily lives. With
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