This document provides an overview and introduction to counseling theories and psychotherapy. It discusses 11 major approaches and emphasizes that no single model can explain all human experiences. It also stresses that the quality of the client-therapist relationship is important. Students are encouraged to develop a personalized counseling style that reflects their own personality and experiences. They are also advised to relate the readings to their own lives and apply concepts and techniques personally. The document directs students to consider case studies from the perspective of different theoretical orientations. It underscores that both the therapeutic relationship and the specific therapy used contribute to positive treatment outcomes.