Essay 3 Why Is First Consultation So Important Submitted
Module 3 Word Count 1909
Why is the initial consultation so important? What factors will an ethical therapist cover at this time?
In this essay we are going to look at and discuss why the initial consultation is important and the factors that an ethical therapist should cover.
So what should we expect to happen at an initial consultation? Firstly what would the therapist hope to glean from it? The first contact may be via telephone or face to face, what we initially trying to achieve is building a rapport with the client this is vitally important if the following hypnosis/counselling sessions are going to be successful. By building a rapport with the client we are hoping to put them at ease and we are starting to gain their trust, if the client has full trust and confidence in their counsellor it will make them far more receptive to suggestion and make them feel more comfortable in discussing their problems. This also gives us the chance to explain what hypnosis is and what the client is likely to experience during hypnosis. Whilst doing this we are constantly observing the client to see how they react to what we are saying.
The initial consultation is very much a fact finding mission, we are getting from the client what the problem is that they are coming to see you for. The client should feel free and relaxed enough to ask you any questions, this is yours and their chance to explain /understand what hypnotherapy/counselling is and dispels any worries or untruths they may have heard.
Collating of information - (notation)
As a therapist there is certain information we must try to obtain and collate on a form, below is a suggested list (chrysalis module 3)
1. Full name and a name by which they like to be known
2. Address and contact details i.e. mobile and home number or work number
3. Ask if it’s ok to leave messages on the numbers given; remember they may not want anyone else in their family to know they are seeing you.
4. Occupation or previous occupation.
5. GP
Why is the initial consultation so important? What factors will an ethical therapist cover at this time?
In this essay we are going to look at and discuss why the initial consultation is important and the factors that an ethical therapist should cover.
So what should we expect to happen at an initial consultation? Firstly what would the therapist hope to glean from it? The first contact may be via telephone or face to face, what we initially trying to achieve is building a rapport with the client this is vitally important if the following hypnosis/counselling sessions are going to be successful. By building a rapport with the client we are hoping to put them at ease and we are starting to gain their trust, if the client has full trust and confidence in their counsellor it will make them far more receptive to suggestion and make them feel more comfortable in discussing their problems. This also gives us the chance to explain what hypnosis is and what the client is likely to experience during hypnosis. Whilst doing this we are constantly observing the client to see how they react to what we are saying.
The initial consultation is very much a fact finding mission, we are getting from the client what the problem is that they are coming to see you for. The client should feel free and relaxed enough to ask you any questions, this is yours and their chance to explain /understand what hypnotherapy/counselling is and dispels any worries or untruths they may have heard.
Collating of information - (notation)
As a therapist there is certain information we must try to obtain and collate on a form, below is a suggested list (chrysalis module 3)
1. Full name and a name by which they like to be known
2. Address and contact details i.e. mobile and home number or work number
3. Ask if it’s ok to leave messages on the numbers given; remember they may not want anyone else in their family to know they are seeing you.
4. Occupation or previous occupation.
5. GP