Who is a better source of help? A knowledgable NT, or...

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I actually tend to find it easier to trust people on the spectrum. For some reason, people not knowing what to do actually makes it easier for me to build trust with them. (There's a sort of sincerity in not knowing what to do but trying anyways without pretending to know what to do. That sincerity matters a bunch to me.)

I agree.. if they are open about the fact that they dont know what to do, then that honesty usually builds trust. But when people reveal that they obviously don't know what they're doing but still try as if they do, I lose respect for them fast. That being said, being on the spectrum can go both ways, complete honesty or dishonesty, or anywhere in between.

So an honest person would be a better source of help whether s/he's NT or not.

I'd probably prefer the neurotypical because I like a counsellor who shows a certain amount of emotion and empathy unles the Aspie happens to have those two traits which would be rare but possible I suppose. Also, if the counsellor was an Aspie they might only have a one track mind of how Asperger's Syndrome is depending on how severe their symptoms are so if you were completely unlike them then they might think you don't have it right off of the bat just because they couldn't relate to those symptoms, it also might be hard for them to diagnose girls.

I don't know, if I got an Aspie counsellor, I'd definitely give them a try but that's just my preferences when it comes to counselling.

I'd rather get help from the NT without a doubt.

Don't pick NPD though.