Focusing in counseling refers to actively paying attention to what the client has to say and choosing a particular issue among the many presented, as the area of focus. It requires the therapist to provide undivided attention to the words, posture, gesture, and tone of voice of the client, without being clouded by one’s judgments, assumptions, or conclusions.  The therapist/counselor must be able to catch up on the details of the client’s words and help the clients to feel comfortable and free to communicate openly and fearlessly. Focusing,  in counseling is similar to zooming in on a photo to view the details. In counseling, the counselor/therapist must be able to zoom in on the emotions and thought process of the client.