Questions to Ask Your Therapist

1. What brings you here?

You seem to have a solid understanding of who you are and what you want to say in this situation. The people who come here are quite brave, and sometimes even a touch impatient. If it's okay with you, I'll ask you a few questions and make notes about what you say to help me remember it later. And don't hesitate to break up with me at any point or direct the conversation in the direction you want. What brought you here now, in your opinion?

2. Have you ever seen a counselor before?

You seem pretty comfortable and confident coming in here and talking about the challenges in your life. Have you ever seen a counselor before? If so, how many meetings did you attend and for what issues? Did you achieve the results you sought, and did your results ‘stick?’ What one thing do you remember most that your previous counselor/psychologist/social worker told you? What went well, and what didn't turn out the way you had hoped it would?

3. What is the problem from your viewpoint?

Everyone views the issue from a different angle, as does the person or thing that will provide a solution. Counseling's goal is to bring about beneficial changes as quickly as possible without seeming rushed. How would you characterise or define the issue? Which challenging individuals in your life are an issue for you? How well do you get along with coworkers? What would you say about yourself? What are the top three achievements in your life? What or someone in your life means the most to you? What, in your opinion, is the issue?

4. How does this problem typically make you feel?

Everybody has issues or obstacles to overcome. Which do you prefer, optimism or pessimism? How do you react when an issue strikes without any prior notice? Emotions are neither good nor bad, but depending on the circumstances, they may cause us to feel one way or the other. What emotions come to mind when this problem emerges in general? Do you feel melancholy, furious, stuck, or what?

5. What makes the problem better?

How frequently do you encounter the issue? What do you believe is the root of the issue's escalation? Have you ever experienced a problem-free period or discovered that the issue has been resolved entirely? Have you already tried techniques, read books, or explored paths that have been successful in resolving issues? How does the issue impact your sense of guilt or self-worth? ”

 

6. If you had a magic wand, what good things in your life would you change?

Goal-setting helps with attention. Do you frequently establish uplifting objectives for your job, romantic, and recreational lives? How do you feel about change? What would you like to see improve? How can you make your life better in order to be happier and more content? If we can figure out how to solve the issue, maybe we can discover a method to significantly lessen or even solve it.

7. Overall, how would you describe your mood?

Moods fluctuate like the weather does. Some of us are more moody than others, and some of us catch other people's moods like a cold. Some people have a relatively thick skin when it comes to emotional situations. What causes you to feel anxious in your situation? Do you experience mood swings or is your attitude generally consistent? What causes you to feel depressed or blue? What will definitely cheer you up? How can you overcome a negative attitude? Do you utilise mood, money, booze, drugs, or any other things?

8. What do you expect from the counseling process?

Everyone who visits this site has different expectations. I think you're paying me so I can help you as soon as possible reach your constructive objectives. Some clients enjoy venting while I listen, while others desire intense contact. Some clients enjoy receiving homework. Which method do you believe you learn best? Do you consider me to be your relationship and communication coach? What do you anticipate gaining from counselling? How many meetings do you anticipate are necessary to accomplish your objectives? What can prevent you from accomplishing your own objectives? Do you hold anyone accountable for your issue? Use sound counsel to advance your life? How are you going to know when we're done?

9. What would it take to make you feel more content, happier and more satisfied?

How satisfied with your life are you, on a scale of 0 to 10? What persists and irritates you constantly? What do individuals continue to do that you find objectionable, and what would you like to see changed? How do you ordinarily respond to irritates, aggravate, and frustrate people? Do you have a short fuse? What comes out of your 2/3 anger? What burdens or grudges do you still harbour from the past? What transgressions against you have you still to atone for? What alterations could be made by someone to truly make you happy? What has been your biggest life letdown? When you don't get your way or lose control, do you get angry? Who is influencing you and why?

10. Do you think you have a low, average, or high intelligence?

“Would you rate your communication skills as negative, neutral or positive? How well do you get along with your life partner? Do you love your life partner? What positive relationship rules do you follow? How would you describe your relationship with your kids or grandkids? Do you get along with your siblings? How would you best describe your relationship with your parents? What family conflicts have you been embroiled in recently? What relationship have you been in that you judged to be a failure? Who do you call upon when your heart is hurting to mentor you? Have you put time and money into improving your communication skills lately? What is your biggest vulnerability or Achilles heel in relationships?”