Person Centered Theory

Person- Centered is not for a long-term. It depends on the client’s progress. If the counselor believes that the client is not making any changes then they should continue with therapy until the client has made progress. Person-Centered is usually a short term, but if client needs additional support because of the progress then the treatment can go for a long- term. According to Danielsson (2015) states “physical therapist using a person-centered approach, significantly improved depression severity and cardiovascular fitness, compared to generic advice on physical activity.” So, it depends on the client if the depression improves it can be short term or long term.
The counselor's role with the client is to lead the therapy at full potential.

Counselor should increase the client experience so the client can work in themselves. Counselor’s role is to be there and empower the client as she will be working on self-discovery. Counselor need to be patient as the client starts the treatment.
The client's role in person- centered therapy is to be how they are.

Client is expected to be part of their currently situations, so the counselor can guide the client using therapeutic techniques. Client will have the experience and express her concerns. Client that is less to open up on their current situation will have less to talk about. Clients that open up will have more of the positive experience of using person-centered. Client needs to participate in order to accomplish the treatment. Ana needs to be present in therapy session as much as possible to revel herself and feel comfortable. The counselor will not control the behavior of the client; the counselor is there to provide personal

growth.
This theory is most appropriate for an individual that is depressed and needs to be teach of trust in themselves.

Once the client has found trust in them they will find direction to life. This theory addresses the social and cultural needs of the client. The theory has a diverse in cultural. Person-centered can be criticized because it pays a little bit of attention in the client’s cultural needs. Theory believes that culture can affect a person’s life and behavior.
As Ana starts working with her counselor using person-centered she will be able to start trusting in herself and making changes. Ana will gain self-discovery that will help her with her depression and anxiety. Once Ana is able to master her behavior she will be able to work on the rest of her personal issues.
A risk of using this approach is if Ana does not want to work on self-trust. She might not feel comfortable opening up to her counselor. If Ana does not agree with the treatment because she thinks she is not the problem. Another risk can be if Ana refuses treatment.
In conclusion, the counselor found the appropriate theory to focus on, to work with the client. The client will work on trusting themselves so they can trust to find the right direction to life. The counselor use Person- Centered theory in order to help with the client’s current depression and anxiety. Once the client has work on her self-esteem she will be able to deal with depression and

anxiety.