Personal Characteristics of an Effective Counselor

A counselor should possess certain characteristics in order for him to establish a strong relationship with the client and reach the desired results after the therapy. 

Some of these characteristics are:

1- They have an identity.They know themselves and they adopt certain values.

2- They are flexible.They are open to change.

3- They are authentic and honest.They are real.

4- They have sense of humor.They do not forget how to laugh.

5- They make mistakes and willing to admit them. They believe they are like any other human beings and they do mistakes.

6- They appreciate the influence of culture.They are aware of the differences of different cultures.

7- They have interest in the welfare of others.They respect, care and value others.

8- They are good at interpersonal skills.They are able to create collaborative relationships with 
others.

9- They are passionate. They are courageous to pursue their dreams.

10- They are able to maintain healthy boundaries. They know how to maintain balance in their lives.


So if someone is aiming to be a counselor, he should train himself to have almost all of these characteristics, in order to have great influence on their clients and be able to make a difference in their communities.