How would you build a rapport with a client without compromising your own values as a counsellor?

How would you build a rapport with a client without compromising your own values as a counsellor?

How would you find the balance in using self-disclosure with a client?

What are some strategies a counsellor could use to be an observer of the cultural identity of  a client?

How do you handle clients that don’t value your time?
Showing that you’re friendly and that you understand how busy your contact is, is a good way to keep him or her happy and interested. Be Persistent But Not Every Day: Sending a follow-up email every day doesn’t show you have gumption or passion, it shows you don’t respect a person’s time.
How might a Counsellors own values interfere with the counselling process?
When a counselor allows his or her personal values to muddle the interaction with the client, the client’s autonomy is threatened. The counselor can cause harm to the client by devaluing the client’s personal beliefs and values.