What are the basic skills a good counselor needs to have?
What are the skills needed by a counselor?
Some basic skills are empathy, you should feel heard and understood. The therapist should keep the focus on you since counseling is about you and the issues your facing. That being said if you feel like they are sharing too much its going okay to say this. They should also be able to identify some coping skills to help you manage the symptoms your experiencing.