Therapeutic environment

Person-Centered Therapy: Concepts and Counselor Qualities

Write a 1,000-1,500-word analysis of person-centered counseling which fully explores the following categories:

What makes person-centered counseling an effective approach for clients with a wide range of presenting issues?

Describe the importance of genuineness being present in the counselor. How can a counselor maintain this quality with clients they may disagree with?
From a person-centered perspective, describe the role of empathy in assisting clients through a successful therapy process. How would a counselor balance the necessity of holding clients accountable with certain issues while still aiming to present a feeling of empathy during their interactions?