The initial session is where the assessment takes place. This gives the client and Counsellor the opportunity to meet and gain some understanding of the client's problem.

This session also facilitate the opportunity to decide whether we can work together. There is no obligation for the client to book any further appointments within this session. However, if the client decided at this time that we can work together, we will make a further appointment where we will then agree an appropriate number of sessions depending on the clients' presenting problems.

I feel careful consideration should be given when selecting a counsellor as this provides the structure from which to build the counselling process.