Unconditional positive regard, empathy, genuineness are the hallmarks of client-centered therapy.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A persistent expression of esteem for the value of a person, but not necessarily an unqualified acceptance of all of the person’s behaviors.

Client-Centered Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers focusing on the individual's self-perception, whereby therapy is tailored to the client's personal experiences and understanding.

Empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.