ABSTRACT
Feminist counselling differs in certain key aspects from other traditional counselling approaches. In feminist counselling, the counsellor–client relationship is more egalitarian and the counsellor is less rigid about maintaining strict boundaries. Genuineness is the ability and willingness to be honest and sincere in the relationship with the client. As a feminist counsellor, one needs to develop the capacity of portraying one’s own self sincerely, instead of presenting a façade or hiding behind one. Sensitivity is a cognitive and emotional response to the client as complete person, making possible a deeper and more spontaneous response to their needs, conflicts and doubts. Feminist counselling demands specific skills, over and above an understanding of the subject matter of domestic violence and feminism. Supervision is a formal process between the supervisor and the supervisee to discuss ongoing needs, schedule training, give and receive feedback, and focus on the quality of the counselling that the counsellor provides.
