British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy
Counselling advice.
Make a list of any questions you have or any subjects you would want to focus on during the next session. You’ll be able to begin the session with your attention focused on the things that are most important to you. With the pressures of everyday life, it might be difficult to block out time for yourself to think, but doing so can help you get the most out of your therapy sessions.
Listed below are some positive measures you may take to ensure that you get the maximum benefit from whichever sort of therapy you are offered: It may be beneficial to ask yourself the following questions before you begin: Is it possible for me to investigate my emotions and behavior?Do I have the confidence to speak up about topics that are really personal or difficult to discuss with others?Is there anything else that I should seek assistance with first?
By having a clear and unambiguous understanding of the goals you wish to pursue in counseling, you may make it easier for your therapist to assist you. 2. Be prepared to put in some effort both during and between sessions.
Counseling is one of those things in which the more effort you put in, the more benefit you receive in return. If at all feasible, try to allow yourself some downtime following sessions to unwind and reflect on what has transpired. This can be going for a walk or concentrating on your breathing, or it might entail brainstorming some ideas for what you want to do this week.