Stages in
Counselling
First: Building a
Relationship
Purposes:
1. Creating an ambiance conducive for
interactions
Showing that you are always there to give your full
attention and treat him/her as someone worth to be respected and appreciated
Listening attentively and trying to feel what he/she is
feeling to think of his/her problem
Responding to client thoroughly
2. Deciding early on, the aim of the
relationship
Trying to unlock the problem/confusion
Deciding the real problem
Determining the aim of the counselling
3. Structuring relationship
Making sure the client understands the process of the
session
Making an agreement on certain issues/regulations
Focusing on the elements of Confidentiality
4. Building trust
Showing a highly ethical set of behaviour
The most important element of the first stage in counselling
Approaches
Giving praises / compliments
Introducing oneself
Sharing common interests
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