help in this matter. Behavior is the reflection of one's personality therefore one can check at least the level of encouragement the counselor displays. Good blog. You have contemplated over every possible trait of a good counselor. A layman could not cross check all these traits on their own. Behavior study can be a great help in this matter. Behavior is the reflection of one's personality therefore one can check at least the level of encouragement the counselor displays. First of all, this blog has been very helpful to me as well as many others on your website. I have spent most of my time here, as I find many of my questions are fully addressed. I do, however, have a question regarding the rights and roles of parents of adolescents who are in therapy. My daughter has been going through therapy now three months, and I am beginning to consider moving my daughter to another counselor. I wanted to find out what rights parents have regarding their involvement when their child is in therapy. I feel lost and unsure of our path in therapy. I address concerns about therapeutic methods and still do not know exactly the process of all this. The therapist stated in the very first session that we are not to question our daughter about the therapy sessions, as it is confidential. I understand this factor, to a degree. Yet, it seems that I know nothing of where we are in therapy? When will we know