As a counselor, I would ask open-ended questions, which will allow me to gather more in depth detail information about the client background and their issue or issues. By asking open-ended questions the client is invited to speak more. According to Gottlieb, Smith, Salovey and Andrea (1996), open ended questions can help bring the client into the here-and-now. I prefer the client to lead the conversation and take on the responsibility for their feeling and their behavior. This allows me to gain a better understanding of the client and it will help me to show empathy towards the
