Intake
‘Getting acquainted’: First the therapist spends time
getting to know the client. Competences and
resources are explored, and the overall attitude is
positive, respectful and hopeful. ‘Exploring the
problem’: During this same intake session, the
therapist invites the client to describe his or her
problem and/or to indicate his or her goal for the
treatment. The therapist acknowledges the problem,
which confirms to the client that the therapist is not
underestimating the seriousness of the problem.