# EP310: Working with Clients who Self-Diagnose

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Podcast: [The Thoughtful Counselor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thoughtful-counselor-175413)
Published: 2026-01-05T22:09:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we discuss client self diagnosis with Dr. Taylor Falardeau. Taylor shares how and why clients might engage in this process, and what this might mean for the counseling relationship. The focus is on counselor skills, and how the client's role as expert and building a strong counseling relationship are keys to success. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu

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