How does a first counselling session look like?
- Connecting with the client: welcome Client and get to know each other
- Discussing and exploring the issue: use empathy, genuine care and respect for the client as a person. We set goals together based on the client’s most urgent and important need
- Interactive Problem Solving: Counsellor offers a few options that seem suitable to the client’s situation from immediate intervention to a deeper level of exploring the presenting issue. Also client is introduced to new skills and coping strategies.
- Client shares their feedback and feelings about the session, and discuss with the counsellor any adjustment if needed
- If there is any concerning distress or psychological condition, the counsellor will assist the client to get further help