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There Is no Magic Wand but There Is Ability: The Benefits of Counselling for Persons With Intellectual Disability.

Introduction: This article presents research about counselling for persons with intellectual disability (ID) through analysing the experiences of counsellors when offering therapy to these persons and of persons with ID when receiving counselling. Methodology: Semi‐structed interviews (SSI) were car...

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Published in:Counselling & Psychotherapy Research Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 1 - 11
Main Authors: Pawley, Noel Zammit, Callus, Anne‐Marie
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Jun2025
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          Pawley, Noel Zammit
          Callus, Anne‐Marie
        affil: Department of Counselling 65, Triq l‐Esperanto University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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          Intellectual Disability Psychosocial Factors
          Mental Health Counseling
          Mental Health Counselors Psychosocial Factors
          Attitude of Health Personnel Evaluation
          Work Experiences
          Human
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          Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Psychosocial Factors
          Qualitative Studies
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Thematic Analysis
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          Social Inclusion
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      ab: Introduction: This article presents research about counselling for persons with intellectual disability (ID) through analysing the experiences of counsellors when offering therapy to these persons and of persons with ID when receiving counselling. Methodology: Semi‐structed interviews (SSI) were carried out with six professionals and four persons with ID in Malta. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results: The professional participants affirmed that counselling affects positively, and in different ways, individuals with ID. They stated that the ID and the presenting issues determine the counselling approach. Many issues mentioned by the counsellors apply to the general population, but some are specific to persons with ID. Interestingly, the persons with ID declared that, when need be and according to their issues, they do seek help from professionals. They voiced the importance of having counsellors who are able to listen to and understand them. Conclusion: Considering the findings and analysis, it is suggested that further research, directly involving individuals with ID, is pursued to counter the knowledge dearth on this subject.
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