knowing yourself and what you can/cannot put up with (meaning who you are/are not mentally able to work with). Some people are unable to work with Substance Abuse patients, or maybe patients that have abused kids. It also means, knowing when you, yourself need to seek help. Being a counselor is a hard job and sometimes we try to be all things to all people but we're human and each of us have our limitations. Knowing yourself allows you to take care of yourself so that you can provide the best possible counseling to others.
This phrase emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's own values, beliefs, and biases as a counselor. It also stresses the need for counselors to be well-versed in their professional ethics codes to ensure they practice ethically and effectively. Overall, it highlights the significance of introspection and adherence to professional guidelines in the counseling field.
Know thyself.
it means 'know thyself' in classical greek.
The Greek philosopher who encouraged people to "know thyself" was Socrates. He emphasized self-awareness and self-examination as keys to living a virtuous life.
Know thyself
(Temet nosce - thine own-self you must know)translated in the Matrix as know thyself
Sometimes they became angry because Socrates often showed them that they didn't know what they were talking about.
know thyself
Be always ashamed to find thyself idle
plato to socrates
If by counselor, you mean attorney, you need a law degree. If by counselor you mean someone who gives advice, you need no degree. You do not even need to know what you are talking about as many of these answers demonstrate.
Plato or Socrates