elp clients become able to accept and be themselves. The process focuses on facilitating self-acceptance and providing the client with unconditional positive regard and acceptance from the therapist. Its fundamental ideas as based on the inherent worth of the individual. The goals of therapy in person-centered therapy evolve from the needs of the client for self-acceptance. Rehabilitative clients often experience feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem. The therapist in person-centered therapy seeks in a non-directive manner to assist the client in confronting strange and unknown and even threatening feelings that distort self-images and prevent the client from achieving congruence between his or her self-image and feelings. Confronting hostility, for example, can lead to a reduction in this negative feeling.
The functions and role of the therapist in client- or person-centered therapy include a non-directive approach. The therapist does not give answers or interpret what the clients says or probe for unconscious conflicts or even steer the client onto certain topics. H
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