The person-centered approach is a therapeutic technique developed by Carl Rogers in the 1950s that emphasizes the importance of the client's subjective experience and self-perception in the counseling process. This approach focuses on creating a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where the client feels safe and supported to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The therapist acts as a facilitator, encouraging the client to reflect on their emotions and explore their own values, goals, and beliefs. The person-centered approach aims to help clients develop greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth through the therapeutic relationship.