Writing down the salient features of Jane’s BASIC I.D., together with information from her completed MLHI, facilitated the systematic identification of the client’s stress related problems. Possible interventions were recorded adjacent to each specific problem. The modality profile (Table I)served as a ‘blueprint’ for the therapy. It was the link between assessment, the setting of clear objectives and the choice of specific therapeutic tech niques for each particular problem. Jane’s strengths and assets were also noted to give an understanding of her coping strategies and ability to withstand frustration, e.g. hard working, trustworthy, sense of-humour.