Counselling's Psychosocial Profiling

This is the requirement for the client to have the sense that the counsellor respects them, does not judge them and holds them in positive regard no matter what. A critical part of this is the concept of separating the client from their issues. Thus the client is a totally worthwhile person, who happens to have an issue or behaviour. They are not equal to their behaviour. This is also important for the client themselves to learn and accept, since it helps them in regard to their self-esteem.
Often clients judge themselves entirely according to their issues or faults, and disregard the bigger picture. The counsellor here leads by example by respecting the client and supporting them in addressing their issues. In practical terms the counsellor