<p>OK...I'll stick my neck out. If you really can't deal with this counselor's "communication style" (talking slowly, etc), it is my humble opinion that you should not use her. If you feel you must have a counselor, see if there is someone else with whom you can relate better. BUT first really determine if you need this type of service and what exactly you wish the person to do for you. If all you need is a special circumstances letter, you might find your school counselor or administration can do this for you if you sit down and discuss this with them. In my experience, the best counselor recommendations are personal recommendations from other students who have worked with a specific private counselor. Honestly, however, if you have limited resources, you might want to reconsider the need for this service. Where I live, the costs for private college counseling are expensive.</p>