5 Introductory Questions psychotherapist Commonly Ask to Patient

Introductory Questions psychotherapist  Commonly Ask

Here are 5 of the more typical questions a psychotherapist will ask to prime your mental pump for good change during the counseling process. Following the question is an example of what it might sound like.

Have you ever seen a counselor before?

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 right, or what didn’t turn out the way you would have liked it to?”

How does this problem typically make you feel? 

Although feelings aren’t right or wrong, good or bad, every problem has a way of making us feel one way or another. So, how does this problem typically make you feel? Do you feel sad, mad, hopeless, stuck or what?

If you could wave a magic wand, what positive changes would you make happen in your life? 

“Setting goals creates focus. Do you regularly set positive goals for your work life, love life and fun life? What are your positive change goals? What is your attitude about change? 

What do you expect from the counseling process?

 “Everyone who comes here expects something different. I believe you are paying me to help you achieve your positive goals as quickly as possible. Some people like to receive homework, some clients like to vent and have me listen, and others want a high level of interaction. How do you think you learn best?

Do you consider yourself to have a low, average or high interpersonal IQ?   

“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?