Limitations of Person centered counseling

The limitations of person centered theory are also noteworthy;

1. The approach may be too simplistic, optimistic, leisurely and unfocused for client in crisis or who need more structure and direction (Seligman 2006).
2. The approach depends on bright, insightful, hard working clients for best results. It has limited applicability and is seldom employed with the severely disabled or young children (Thompson & Henderson 2007).
3. The approach ignores diagnosis, the unconscious, developmental theories and innately generated sexual and aggressive drives. Many critics think it is overly optimistic.
4. The approach deals only with surface issues and does not challenges the client to explore deeper areas. Because person centered counseling is short term, it may not make a permanent impact on the person.
5. The approach is more attitudinal than a technique based. It is void of specific techniques to bring about client change (Moon 2007).