"I have been talking about hidden things, partly veiled even from myself, feelings that are strange - possibly abnormal - feelings I have never communicated to another, not even clearly to myself. And yet, another person has understood, my feelings even more clearly than I do. If someone else knows what I am talking about, what I mean, then to this degree I am not so alien, so set apart. I make sense to another human being. I am in touch with, even in relationship with, others. I am no longer an isolate." (Rogers 1975) this quote by Carl Rogers has given the answer to my above question. The person-centered approach involves therapist respecting the client fully. The first part of the essay will review the philosophy of the person-centered approach. The principles and key concepts of this approach will be analyzed in the second part. The concept of self and the development of self-concept will be evaluated in the third part. In this essay two major therapeutic approaches will be compared. And at the last part of the essay I will be reflecting on dangers of using interventions without adequate training. This essay is ultimately on Carl Rogers’ person centered approach. The “person-centered approach” began in the United States in the 1940s with the work of psychologist named Carl R. Rogers (1902-1987). He was educated in clinical psychology at Columbia University in the 1920s. Psychiatry at that time was captivated with Freudian psychoanalysis, Psychologists and clinical social workers were in need for practical methods for helping children and adults with psychological, emotional and “social adjustment” problems. [ CITATION How11 l 1033 ]. Rogers first started working as a psychologist in New York, with the society for the prevention of cruelty to children. After a while, he became unhappy with mainstream psychology, with its emphasis on testing and treatment, and began to develop his own theories and ways of working with clients. He dislike the way psychology at that time, seemed to treat people as objects for study rather than as individuals deserving of understanding and respect. Non- directive counseling became known as ‘client-centered therapy’. “Rogers was not alone in his development of the person-centered approach: many people contributed to its formation and evolution, and others made significant contributions in the years following the pioneering work of rogers and his students and colleagues. “(Merry, 2004, p3) “Rogers approach was influenced by the theory and techniques of Otto Rank and also by concepts of Alfred Adler. He was the founder of an approach to psychotherapy known initially as non-directive and subsequently as client-centered or person-centered. This theory was based on the innate motivation present in every form of life to develop it is potential as fully as possible, the tendency for actualization. This led Rogers to treat clients as possessing an essentially healthy core self. He believed that personal growth would take place if an atmosphere of non-judgmental, empathic, caring attention were provided where the client could discover solutions for themselves, gently and compassionately supported by the therapist without authoritative analysis” (Unknown). Person-centered therapy was developed from the key concepts of humanistic psychology. The humanistic approach view people as talented and self-directed, with the ability to resolve their problems, recognize their potential, and change their lives in positive ways (Seligman, 2006). Carl Rogers Person centered theory suggests the presence of a client who is incongruent, vulnerable and anxious but who is also in psychological contact with an attentive, empathetic therapist. The therapist experiences and establishes three basic attitudes in the relationship. These attitudes are labeled as congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding of client’s internal frame of reference (Rogers, 1957:1959) (Bozarth, 2002). Congruence is whether or not therapists are genuine and authentic in what they say and do. Quite often, if the therapist is saying one thing but the body language is reflective of something else, clients are aware of this and may impact on their trust and openness in the therapeutic relationship (Seligman, 2006). A person who smiles (body) while actually feeling miserable (mind), is said to be incongruent. According to rogers congruence is the most important characteristic because it allow the client to experience them as they really are.`(McLeod, 2008). “Lietaer comments upon Rogers’ definition of genuineness by stating: this definition implies clearly that genuineness has two sides: an inner and an outer one. The inner side refers to the degree to which the therapist has conscious access to, or is receptive to, all aspects of his flow of experiencing. This side of the process will be called ‘congruence’: the consistency to which it refers is the unity of total experie