Introduction: The title of this essay is Consultants are 'born' not 'made'. The purpose of this assignment is to discuss and attempt to inform the reader about what makes a good counselor, or therapist, as they are often referred to. Both aspects of the debate will be analyzed, to finally reach some conclusions. Were they born? Or are they facts? Or is there a possibility that both hereditary factors, in addition to education and life experiences, are necessary for the skills counselors acquire? There has recently been a major expansion in the offerings and diversity that prevails among advisors in the current era. Examples such as marriage, bereavement, financial counseling, sports counseling, life coaching, addiction and career counseling are just a small sample of the services offered. In addition to this there are also numerous "helplines" available for the prevention of suicide, child abuse, rape victims, domestic abuse and other mental health problems. These helplines provide a vital function in today's complex society. Another new addition to today's society is the celebrity consultant. For example, Dr. Phil, or Jereromy Kyle, who hosts his own television, broadcasts programs and has a loyal following. In this essay it will be possible to provide only a general description of the consultants, the main areas of application and brief descriptions of each discipline. . This essay will trace the history of counseling and the people who turned this process into a valuable tool in treating mental disorders today. A good starting point would be to explore the history of counseling, the methods used and the results. obtained. In an article published in PhychCentral entitled 'History of Physical Therapy' by Jim Haggerty, MD, he describes that... half of the article......tion "Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families and groups to achieve mental health, well-being, education and career goals” (Hoppin 2011). For many people this definition which refers only to 'professionals' is not sufficient. There are many non-professionals who volunteer to stay with. other part of the telephone line when necessary and receive minimal training. They are also social workers, people involved in community-based projects, self-help groups, who in addition to helping themselves, visit schools, hospitals, prisons etc to provide help and hope to fellow sufferers. But as stated above, this discussion is only about the best counselors. A list of the most influential counselors outlined in an article by Kendra Cherry titled “A Look at Eminent Thinkers in Psychology” includes the following.: