“Would I Feel Safe With You?” How Clients Really Choose a Counsellor

Have you ever worried you’re too boring, too ordinary, or not “expert enough” for clients to pick you?

You’re not alone and you’re not seeing what clients actually look for.

Because when someone is scrolling through counsellor profiles, they’re asking one quiet question: “Would I feel safe with you?”

That’s The Armchair Test and it matters far more than perfect blogs, fancy qualifications or polished bios.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why safety - not perfection - is what helps clients choose
• The hidden fears that keep counsellors quiet
• The small human moment in my own writing that made clients choose me
• How a single honest paragraph can help someone imagine sitting with you and breathing easier

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