The basic stages of counseling are: 1) Developing the client/clinician relationship; 2) Clarifying and assessing the presenting problem or situation; 3) Identifying and setting counseling or treatment goals; 4) Designing and implementing interventions; and 5) Planning, termination, and follow-up.
- Individual counseling. Individual counseling is a personal, individualized approach to counseling that helps people work through difficulties in their personal lives.
- Couples counseling.
- Group counseling.
- Family counseling.