When one is conscious of the other's superior position there is some fear. Externally, it could be said that when there's fear, it inhibits the relationship. We tend to think that authority is someone who chastises. But there have to be friendly relationships too. The counselor system wasn't promoted to establish another authority for a devotee. It's meant to establish another friend. Someone who cares about the devotee. The devotee should feel, If something happens to me, my counselors will reach out to me, because they care about me. This kind of friendly relationship is needed by the devotees in Krishna conciousness.