u10d2 Ideal Counselor

Seeking counseling for me is a good thing because it means that the person is aware that he /she needs help and that having a competent person to help him /her would be wiser than trying to deal or solve one 's problems on his /her own . If I was to go to counseling , I would want a therapist who would be honest , true , and open to my thoughts , feelings and musings . I would want a counselor who can skillfully establish a trusting relationship with me so I would be more comfortable about

sharing my life and experiences (Ivey Ivey , 2007 . I am a very private person and it would probably take me time to be able to freely express my feelings or my problems , and I need a counselor who will respect my inability to talk or put into words my anxieties and emotions . Once I have a trusting and accepting relationship with my counselor , I would want him /her to be able to listen and unconditionally accept my values judgments , irrationality and fears even if it is contrary to his /her own personal values and beliefs . I am a very rationalizing person , I tend to over analyze and rationalize everything that happens to me , and at times , I may become conflicted and inconsistent . I would want a counselor who will be able to gently point out my inconsistencies and make me see that what I am thinking and feeling are not congruent . I would want a counselor who...