I like how your post points out the power imbalance in the relationship between the counselor and their client. It is especially important throughout the therapeutic relationship the counselor and clients remember these role differences. In the beginning of treatment it is important the counselor builds a rapport with the client, and at time this may include some minimal self-disclosure. At this point self-disclosure is in fact helpful when used to benefit the client. Although, when the counselor begins disclosing too much personal information and the sessions become all about the counselor these boundaries have been crossed. At this point the counselor can possibly be placing the client in the position of causing them more harm rather
