Enneagram and counseling

Hi KS gal.  I have spoken with many clients who are interested in the ennegram and personality and use this to inform the work that they do in counseling.  As the ennegram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions, I find it a useful tool in working with clients.  I am curious what work you have done with the ennegram.  When I work with a client who has done this work, I like to make sure that it is from a reliable source.  Because, as the ennegram is trending right now, there are many false ennegram tests on the internet.  You spoke of using the ennegram for areas of growth.  Though you don't detail what kind of areas of growth you are looking to extend upon, the ennegram can be a tool in fostering this growth.  However, it is not meant to be the only tool used.  You also spoke of utilizing the ennegram for trauma.  Although the ennegram is meant to be used as an aid to see further into one's personality and how the world works based on that personality, it is neither trauma based or meant to be used as a form of treatment for trauma.  There are several types of trauma therapies that are grounded in evidence based research and that can be done via the internet.  However, a therapist can aid you in making the best decision of what type of therapy is best for you...even if the type of therapy you use is not compatabile with the Betterhelp format.  A therapist, such as myself, should always be interested in leading you on a path to the best care for you.  You might want to ask some of these questions when meeting with a therapist for the first time:  1.  What is the therapist's general approach or modality used with clients?  2.  Do you feel you click with the therapist or could build a realtionship with the therapist?  3.  Does the therapist have experience working with issues that you want to work on?  4.  Are you able to meet when you need?  5.  Do you think the therapist has the potential to provide what you are looking for?

I hope that you find this answer helpful and you are able to find the right person for you!