While multicultural counseling has recently been spotlighted, systematic research approaches to the field
have rarely been taken thus far. Furthermore, there is a dearth of academic interest in and discussion on
multicultural counselors who serve as important tools in counseling. This study introduced Consensual
Qualitative Research (CQR) suggested by Clara Hill et al. (1997, 2005), and examined a study on the
experiences of multicultural counselors which utilized the methodology. First, the theoretical background
and procedures of CQR was explained. The study on the experiences of multicultural counselors resulted
in three main concepts and 9 themes: In terms of a main concept of psychological state, multicultural
counselors reported 1) identity confusion as a counselor, 2) relational patterns with clients, and 3) a sense
of isolation, loneliness, and burn-out. Another main concept of difficulties was divided into 4) multi-task
performance, 5) the client’s characteristics including cultural dissonances, and 6) social perception and
support. Lastly, the concept of strategies included 7) support system for counselors’ mental health, 8) the
necessity of specialized education on multiculturalism, and 9) improvement of task efficiency through
integrative cooperation. Based on the results, suggestions and implications for multicultural counseling
research and professionalism in the field were discussed.