The counselor characteristics and behaviors that influence the helping process were (a) the counselor was a good listener, (b) the counselor was empathetic, (c) the counselor was supportive, and (d) the counselor built rapport. The counselor had good attending skills. She had both verbal and non-verbal encourager’s skills. The therapist was good at helping the client clarify her concerns and goals. The counselor was skilled at helping the client see other options. My personal model of counseling at this point in the program is the CBT and the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I like the CBT because I believe if you can change a person’s thought pattern you can help them change their behavior. I love helping people change their
