I t would help me to know this reader's Enneagram type. Suzanne Zuercher has a good book on spiritual direction entitled Enneagram Companions that I find applicable in a variety of helping contexts. Counselors need to be sure they don't let the Two's focus on the counselor's needs take over. I've had meetings with Two business clients where I had to mentally slap my head when I realized that we'd spent the first 15 minutes talking about my life. You work hard, and trying hard to help clients can take a lot out of you, so it's seductive when they show concern for you.
Twos are seductive, and they focus on the other person so as to avoid dealing with their own needs.
Zuercher also notes how likely it is that the Two will make flattering remarks to keep the counselor away from uncomfortable topics. Many times 2s are not aware of what they are doing and having it described helps them recognize their fear of acknowledging the unpleasant. I have one Type Two colleague whose therapist pushed her to tell him anything, however small, that she disliked about him. She was able to transfer that learning to her other relationships. S ixes, because of their watchfulness for others' power tactics, can get into a push-pull interaction with a counselor.