What are some common misconceptions people have about career counseling, and how do you address them?

I think people think the counselor has all of the answers and they simply do not.  It is your life journey, and the counselor is there to provide resources, be supportive and help you map out the future. 

As a senior manager for years and then the owner of my own business I often come across people who ask for professional counseling about next steps in life. 

I believe in using the old method of writing down your vision for your life.  Write it all out. 

Take a morning walk, grab a cup of coffee and a pad and pen.  Write down your biggest dreams however outlandish they may be and then begin to write out steps to reach those goals and a time frame.  This puts things in perspective.