(Elements in Counselling!) Carl Rogers believed that  personal growth and change will happen  in counselling if these six conditions are present. He said they are  necessary and sufficient , meaning no extra techniques are required. 1.  Psychological Contact There must be a  real relationship  between the counsellor and the client. Both people are aware of each other The client is able to engage emotionally Without this contact, counselling cannot work   2. Client’s Incongrue

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