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For me, it's virtually impossible to just name one important characteristic. I think there are several that need to be combined to be a really good, effective counselor. For instance, a counselor should be a person who is totally committed to their client. They listen and they empathize. They have the ability to see beyond the spoken word and connect what is really happening in their client's life through unspoken words. They teach their client to become a problem solver himself. A great counselor basically works himself out of a job.

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10y ago

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