relationship is professional yet characterized by empathic warmth and authenticity, with the counsellor bringing professional training, experience, and personal insight to bear on the problems revealed by the client 1

built on trust and confidentiality

therapeutic alliance

  • Rapport Building
  • Empathy, Understanding, and making the person felt heard
  • Boundaries
  • Collaboration
  • Goal Setting
  • Unconditional Positive Regard
  • Confidentiality

Footnotes

  1. https://dictionary.apa.org/counseling-relationship