Identify And Explain The Importance Of Initial Interview In Counselling

The initial interview is an important and critical interview and helps to build the bond and tone of the relationship between the client and the counsellor
Things the client needs to do are:

*The counsellor needs to empathise with how the client is feeling and the position that they are in

*The counsellor needs to be able to talk to the client to gather the information they need relating to the problem that has brought the client to the counselling session

*The counsellor needs to become a mirror by recalling things that have been said. This enables the client to examine his life and the way they have handled things objectively

*The counsellor will need to provide information to the client on other services available to help support the