Counselling Adults Who Were Abused as Children: Clients' Perceptions of Efficacy, Client-Counsellor Communication, and Dissatisfaction.

Client satisfaction with counseling with clients who were abused as children is examined. Interviews reveal many similarities to the population of clients in general; however, aspects of the counselor-client relationship appear to have specific impacts and meaning. Data presented illustrate clinically relevant issues in relation to communication and experiences of dissatisfaction. (Author/EMK)