Abstract
This qualitative study explored the lived experience of ch’i in the process of counselling. The data were co-constructed between the researcher and five senior counsellors with substantial experience of ch’i using a semi-structured in-depth interview method and employing a narrative analysis approach. The core themes emerging from the study were a) taking a stance of not-knowing, b) becoming an empty vessel, and c) contemplating the unfolding of life. The findings of this study provide an orientation for future research and a greater understanding of how counsellors with substantial experiences of ch’i enact their professional role in counselling.