Circular questioning is an important intervention technique used in counseling, particularly within systemic and family therapy approaches. It is based on the idea that individuals’ thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are interconnected and influenced by their relationships and social contexts. Rather than focusing only on one person’s problems, circular questioning explores the patterns of interaction among family members or significant others. It helps clients understand different perspectives and recognize how their actions and reactions influence one another. Circular questioning was developed as a part of systemic family therapy, especially associated with the Milan School of Family Therapy. The technique is used by counselors to gather information about relationships, communication patterns, beliefs, and emotional processes within a system. The central assumption behind circular questioning is that problems are not isolated within an individual but are maintained through recurring interactional patterns. By examining these patterns, clients can develop new insights and alternative ways of responding. In counseling, circular questions are designed to encourage clients to consider the viewpoints of others. Instead of asking direct questions about a person’s own feelings or opinions, the counselor asks questions that connect one person’s experience with another person’s behaviour. For example, a counselor may ask a family member, “How