This document discusses the personal qualities and characteristics of effective counselors. It identifies that effective counselors have a strong identity, respect themselves, are open to change, and are sincere and honest. Additionally, they have a sense of humor, are willing to admit mistakes, appreciate cultural influences, have sincere interest in others' welfare, and maintain healthy boundaries. The document also suggests that personal therapy can contribute to a counselor's professional work by offering a model of practice and enhancing interpersonal skills.

1. THE
COUNSELLOR:
PERSON &
PROFESSIONAL

2. REFLECTION:
•Why do you want to be a
counsellor?

3. REASONS FOR SEEKING
COUNSELLING

4. WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS OF
SUCCESSFUL COUNSELLING
• The client and the contextual factors of the client’s life.
• The person of the counselor
• The helping relationship (the quality of relationship
between client and counselor)
• The therapeutic process
• Decision making as a human universal

5. THE COUNSELOR AS A
THERAPEUTIC PERSON

6. •As therapist we serve as models for our clients.
•The research shows as effective psychotherapist
is one who employs specific methods, who offers
strong relationships, and who customizes both
discrete methods and relationship stances to the
individual person and condition (Norcross, 2002)

7. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
EFFECTIVE COUNSELORS
Effective therapists :
• Have an identity
• Respect and appreciate themselves
• Are open to change
• Are sincere, and honest
• Have a sense of humor

8. • Make mistakes and are willing to admit them
• Appreciate the influence of culture
• Have a sincere interest in the welfare of others
• Possess effective interpersonal skills
• Are passionate
• Are able to maintain healthy boundaries

9. PERSONAL THERAPY FOR THE
COUNSELOR
•Should people be required to
participate in counselling or therapy
before they become practitioners?

10. PERSONAL THERAPY (PT)
CONTRIBUTES TO THE COUNSELOR’S
PROFESSIONAL WORK
•PT offers a model of therapeutic practice
•Enhance a counselor’s interpersonal skills