General Counseling Session

Clients are requested to come to Happiness Research Inc. A direct interview session is carried to solve the facing problem as well as to achieve betterment of the client's feeling, thoughts and behavior. This is a conventional method where the purpose is to collect the client information as much as possible.

[Criteria for General Counselling Session]

1) Client is able to express his/her feeling, thoughts and mind directly and extensively.

2) Client has the ability to find out the content and the intention of the counselor through conversation.

3) Client has the willingness to carry out the given assignment.

4) Client is able to visit our offices.

5) Client prefers direct counseling session.

[General Counseling Types]

1) Individual Session (One on one with the counselor)

2) Group Session (group of 2 to 5 clients together at a time)

[Advantages of General Counselling Session]

1) Good communication and analysis are possible as a counselor can directly see the facial expression, gesture, behavior, feelings and other psychological symptoms. It also reduces misunderstanding.

2) It is easier for the counselor to analyze the client even though the client might be exaggerating or overlooking the situation.

3) Helpful especially for those with psychological problems.

4) Counselor can intervene when an emergency occurs.

5) It is impossible for the client to deceive intentionally.

6) Counseling effect can be maximized as rapport will be easy.

7) The amount of time will be reduced for bringing the solution.

[Disadvantages of General Counselling Session]

1) Time and space limit won’t be ideal for those who have physical challenge or those who travel often.

2) Counsellor has to strictly follow privacy policy.

3) Client might feel embarrassed or shameful when hurt and problem related issues are talk with the counselor.

4) Limited time for each session.