The trait theory of personality explains personality in terms of relatively stable and enduring characteristics called traits. A trait is a consistent way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that distinguishes one individual from another. According to this approach, personality is not understood as a single quality but as a combination of several traits that influence an individual's behaviour in different situations. The trait approach is particularly important in counselling because it helps the counsellor understand individual differences, behavioural patterns, strengths, weaknesses, and adjustment difficulties. One of the earliest contributors to the trait approach was Gordon Allport. He considered traits as basic units of personality and classified them into three types: cardinal, central, and secondary traits. Cardinal traits are dominant characteristics that influence almost every aspect of a person's life. Central traits are general characteristics such as honesty, friendliness, confidence,