What factors should I consider when I look for a counsellor?
Research shows that counsellors’ individual differences affect the effectiveness of the therapy. When you look for a counsellor, you need to consider the following: • The counsellor’s qualifications, such as if he/she is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), or Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), or Registered Social Worker (RSW), or Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT), etc. If the person is not well trained, he/she may do harm to you. That means that your condition may get worse as the result of the therapy. • The counsellor’s professional integrity. That means the counsellor won’t exaggerate the effect of the therapy for the purpose keeping you paying longer than necessary. • You like the counsellor and want to work with him/her. • The counsellor’s therapeutic orientation and his/her ability to adjust his/her approach to suit your needs.
