Questions to Ask When Searching for a Couples Counsellor Article Written By : Crystal Serenity Counselling Accepting you and your partner need help in the form of a counsellor is the first step when encountering marriage problems. The next is to actually go out and find a professional counsellor. The question many Brentwood couples have, what makes a good therapist and how do you choose from the many counsellors available?
Referrals Friends, family, or coworkers are the usual individuals we go to for assistance and referrals but with the sensitivity attached to seeking a counsellor in Brentwood these may not be the best choices. Instead, partners can opt to make inquiries and request referrals from primary care physicians, the OB-GYNE or even with the paediatrician. Look Around With the options you will be provided your best bet is to meet with several providers rather than jumping at the first one you meet. Each therapist will have his or her own counselling style, spend the time to meet all your options and pay attention to which ones you and your partner are both comfortable interacting with and opening up your concerns to. Interviews It is perfectly acceptable to ask questions. Nearly all counsellors will say that they have worked with couples. This does not however automatically make them qualified. Asking questions is vital. Additionally, it is essential to learn if your clinician specialises in marriage counselling or has at least taken some licensed training in this field. Has he or she been to any recent training seminars to update his or her practice? Also, what percentage of their work is with individual sessions versus couples? Lastly, will their payment modes fit yours and do they accept insurance policies?