No therapist is perfect, so there is no need to panic. Therapy can feel daunting, and the reality often differs from what you imagine. 1. Core Qualities Seek out someone who appears at ease with themselves. This doesn't imply they are perfect, but they should be stable and possess good listening skills. Dr. Carl Rogers (1957) identified three essential conditions: Congruence: The therapist is genuine, transparent, and authentic, acting without a facade or agenda. What they