Diversity in counselling & psychotherapy

Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper is a commentary on the articles in this special issue on diversity and inclusion. The concepts of diversity and inclusion are critiqued, and a critical diversity approach is promoted. The difficulties and strengths for the profession of counselling and psychotherapy adopting this approach are explored. Ableism is raised as an issue with a plea for ongoing deconstruction of language and attention to inequalities both within and without the profession.