Psychological consultation refers to the analysis, research and discussion between the counselor and the interviewee on the psychological obstacles or behavioral problems that the interviewee requires to correct, with the help of certain symbols, to reveal the causes of psychological obstacles, find out the crux of behavioral problems, explore possible conditions and ways to solve the problems, and finally negotiate with the interviewee to get rid of the predicament, so as to enhance the confidence of the interviewee, overcome obstacles and maintain mental health.
Counselors are divided into three categories: the first category is counselors engaged in psychological counseling in communities and educational institutions; The second category is consultants who are engaged in psychological counseling in the affiliated departments of general hospitals; The third category is counselors who are engaged in psychological counseling in mental hospitals or mental health centers. Interviewers are divided into two categories: one is the person seeking psychological counseling, called the party; The other is the client, that is, the person seeking psychological counseling cannot be present or inconvenient for various reasons, and entrusts others to come to consult. This kind of person is called an agent.
Generally speaking, the content of consultation refers to the psychological obstacles or behavioral problems of different degrees raised by the interviewer. In the specific consultation process, the consultant must follow the corresponding psychological principles and choose the methods derived from these principles. The purpose of consultation is to provide effective advice to the interviewer through the trust and cooperation between the consultant and the interviewer.