C.H. Patterson (Pat) has long been a prominent contributor to counseling and counselor education. His published works have been many and varied, including such books asTheories of Counseling and PsychotherapyandFoundations for a Theory of Instruction and Educational Psychology. Though these efforts have proven of considerable value, Pat's presentation and interpretation of client‐centered therapy has been of particular significance. In this article Pat is interviewed regarding his current views on the client‐centered appro