CounselGist: Counselling Terms

About CounselGist: Counselling Terms

CounselGist is a reference and study app that explains counselling concepts in simple, clear language. It takes the sometimes esoteric and complex ideas of psychotherapy and breaks them down into enjoyable, bite-size chunks that you can understand in minutes. It has a full glossary, quizzes, guided tours, and much more.

Whether you are a student, a practitioner, or just someone interested in the field, this app is a great place to explore counselling and psychotherapy. You can learn new concepts, revise topics you've studied, or simply satisfy your curiosity in a fun and accessible way—without having to wade through dense research, expensive books, or technical papers.

WHO IS IT FOR?

While CounselGist was created with counselling students in mind, it is designed for anyone interested in psychotherapy, mental health, or human behaviour. Whether you are working toward a qualification, practicing in the field and looking for a quick reference, or simply fascinated by how therapy works, this app makes complex psychological concepts approachable and intuitive.

WHAT'S IN IT?

Comprehensive Glossary: Hundreds of concepts, approaches, theorists, techniques, ethical principles, and research terms. Each entry explains what the idea is, where it came from, and why it matters. Covers key figures like Carl Rogers, Sigmund Freud, Aaron Beck, Eric Berne, Fritz Perls, and Melanie Klein.

Revision Quizzes: Test yourself across every major topic, from core theoretical approaches to professional practice and ethics. Every glossary entry even has its own 'flash quiz', so you can check as you go.

Guided Tours: Unique, plain-language journeys through connected ideas led by your in-app guide, Gist. It's an intuitive way to get introduced to complex theories.

Deep Concept Linking: Every entry finishes with curated tags, related terms, and suggested further reading. Tap any connection to follow the thread to the next idea, browse by approach or tag, or explore the full A–Z—making it easy to "go down the rabbit hole" of fascinating topics.

TOTALLY OFFLINE, NO SUBSCRIPTION OR SIGN-UP REQUIRED

Everything works 100% offline—download the app once and carry your complete study library anywhere, with no internet signal or account sign-up needed.

The heart of the app—the complete standard glossary—is entirely free to use. A single, low-cost one-time purchase unlocks all revision quizzes, Guided Tours, and "going deeper" sections forever. Pay once, keep it forever, with no recurring subscriptions or ads.

A NOTE FROM THE CREATOR

I started collating notes for CounselGist during my own counselling training after struggling with the high cost, availability, and occasional bias of published material. It became such a valuable tool for my own studies that I decided to turn it into an app so others could benefit too.

DISCLAIMER

CounselGist is a learning and revision aid—not a substitute for formal training, clinical supervision, or professional advice, nor is it a therapy service. Always check course materials, primary texts, and your supervisors for assignment-critical information.

I am continuously refining entries and adding new topics. If you spot an error or have ideas for improvement, I would love to hear your feedback!